Supply Chain Analyst

Homewerks Worldwide, LLC, a leading import distributor of home improvement products for major retailers is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to join our Supply Chain Team. Homewerks Worldwide develops, sources, and markets bathroom, kitchen, and plumbing products for home and commercial use. Since its formation in 2006, Homewerks has shown consistent sales growth fueled by a proven track record of bringing innovative, efficient, and high quality product solutions to homes. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to contribute to a fast growing organization. Our office is located in Lake Bluff, IL and we have Distribution Centers in both Lake Bluff, IL and Libertyville, IL.

Position Summary

As a Supply Chain Analyst, you'll play a crucial role in optimizing our supply chain operations and ensuring efficient product flow. You'll analyze data, develop plans, and collaborate with various teams using ERP system and project management tools to maintain optimal inventory levels and support our business objectives. While your primary focus will be on core supply chain activities, you'll also contribute to the successful introduction of new products and managing running changes.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory & Supply Planning

• Develop and manage the initial buy, replenishment, and safety stock purchase to optimize inventory levels and meet customer demand for new product launches.
• Manage supply chain orders, including Distribution Orders (DO), Manufacturing Orders (MO), and/or Purchase Orders (PO), as assigned
• Monitor and update MRP and Item Data settings as appropriate for items as required
• Monitor inventory performance, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions to minimize inventory stockouts and to avoid Excess & Obsolete Inventory.
• Provide regular supply chain reporting to internal stakeholders using Excel and Power BI dashboards highlighting key metrics and trends.

Supplier Collaboration & Issue Resolution

• Interface with internal and external suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials and products by following up on PO confirmations, ready-inspection and CRD dates, and shipment booking.
• Address and resolve supply-related issues, escalating to management when necessary to prevent disruptions.

New Product Launch & Running Change Support

• Support cross-functional teams on new product launches and running changes by providing relevant supply chain data and insights.
• Manage the supply planning function for transitioning SKUs up to and including recalculating safety stocks, order quantities, and inventory plans.
• Assist in the development of initial supply plans for new products and manage inventory transitions for running changes.
• Communicate project status and potential supply impacts to the operations team and relevant stakeholders.
• Execute assigned project tasks in our project management and ERP systems, addressing tasks promptly keeping downstream teams notified.

Process Improvement & Optimization

• Assist with supply chain optimization efforts, up to and including: SKU rationalization, repair part planning, space planning, and other projects as assigned.
• Support various operations improvement projects as a participant, contributing to increased efficiency and effectiveness.
• Contribute to the development of standard work and process documentation for core supply chain activities to ensure repeatability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree from a four-year college or university.
• Experience developing, managing, and executing cross functional project plans.
• Process and metrics oriented.

Required Skills

• 2-4+ years of supply chain related planning experience required.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills required.
• Data acquisition, Power BI and analysis skills required.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• ERP/MRP experience (Infor M3 a plus),

Preferred Skills

• ASCM CPIM Certification and Knowledge preferred
• Project Management experience preferred to include project management tools such as Wrike.
• Experience with new product launch in Supply Chain preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k Safe Harbor Plan with 3% Company contribution
• Generous PTO plans
• 10 paid company holidays per a calendar year
• Annual paid volunteer day for non-profit or charity of your choice
• Company provided life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability coverage.
• Off-site events to encourage team building
• Company performance based bonus plan

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. These include to sit for extended periods of time, regularly stand and walk and have the manual dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Homewerks Worldwide, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Salary Range: $80k-$105k.