Supply Chain Analyst

About Gleason
With more than 2,200 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Gleason Corporation is a leader in gear technology. Gleason's product and service offerings include gear and transmission design software, gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation systems. Gleason products are used by customers in e-mobility, commercial vehicles, aerospace, agriculture, mining, sustainable energy, construction, power tools, marine and many other industries


Working for Gleason, you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future. The result is a career defined by you, supported by Gleason and built on tangible accomplishments. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you are interested in being part of our team, there are a few things you should know: We are energized by challenges and the effort needed to solve them. We like working with people who are positive, adaptable and growth-minded. We care how work gets accomplished and are deeply invested in the success of our customers and colleagues. If this sounds like you, we invite you to read on and learn more.


Why work at Gleason?

• Excellent benefits package including a 6% Company 401(k) match
• Flexible scheduling
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Formal and informal Development opportunities.

Job Summary:

Responsible to manage, procure, and plan inventory. Execute material related support for specific commodities and/or product lines as assigned. Work toward achieving company goals for inventory while ensuring manufacturing objectives are met in accordance with accepted standards of professional ethics.

Job Details:

Procurement:

• Place purchase orders to approved suppliers within the SAP MRP system according to the stock requirements screen.
• Work within the SAP MRP system to maintain leadtime, cost, and supplier delivery data.
• Expedite and follow up on open purchase orders as required.
• Proactively identify supplier delivery issues and establish improvement/mitigation plans for exceptions.
• Represent the Supply Chain team by committing supplier deliverables to Operations.
• Actively identify potential issues and assist the Commodity Managers by implementing inventory/supplier strategies to eliminate the impact to the Operation.
• Initiate supplier meetings when delivery and/or quality performance is not meeting expectations, has an unacceptable trend, or is otherwise needed.
• Escalate to Management critical supplier performance issues.
• Work with Supplier Quality Engineers to manage supplier non-conformances and corrective actions.

Other Responsibilities:

• Ensure that Engineering Change Orders are processed timely and accurately.
• Assist in the identification of component substitutions in the management of obsolete and hard-to-find products.
• Assist the Commodity Managers in data analysis to negotiate with suppliers and optimize the supply of products in terms of cost, inventory, and availability.
• Identify areas of opportunity for continuous improvement in material costs.
• Assist the Commodity Manager in the transition of supply from one source to an alternate as necessary.
• Participate and actively seek continual improvement in Gleason's procurement processes and SAP utilization.
• Participate in and/or lead other Supply Chain-oriented projects and initiatives as required.

Required Skills/Attributes:

• Bachelor's degree in business, technical related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in the use of SAP ERP software within the procurement function.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite Software, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• A minimum of two (2) years experience in procurement of electrical components.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong work ethic and problem-solving ability.

Preferred Skills/Attributes:

• C.P.M. or CPIM Certification, member of Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and/or APICS, The Association for Operations Management
• Willingness and aptitude for learning commodity-specific knowledge leading toward a career path as a Commodity Manager and further Supply Chain Leadership.

The salary range in this posting depends on qualifications and experience. Actual compensation may vary, and this job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors including work schedule, shift premiums, and overtime.

Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, disability, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.


OFFICE ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS


The physical demands described here are representative of those that would need to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.


WORK ENVIRONMENT


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees are required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their manager or supervisor.


DISCLAIMER


The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an all inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements or duties and responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.