Supply Chain Analyst III

Supply Chain AnalystLocation: Tualatin, OR (Onsite) Duration: 5 Months Contract Pay Range: $38.00 - $41.00 Per hour Shift: 1stStrong knowledge in the shift of upstream skills within the Supply Chain industry, ideally a mid-level professional.Experience working with customers on planning, forecasting, strategy, and flow.Strong relationship skills as they will be working with multiple teams.ERP experience is a plus, but the system can be taught. Anyone with SAP experience will be fine.Preferred Engineering Degree as this will be resourceful in the role and future growth, but Supply Chain Industry experience is a MUST have.Interview Process: 1 Virtual Teams with Hiring Manager, followed by Onsite Panel.Ensure a continuous flow of incoming raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies.Manage supplier contacts and networks through the purchasing database (Supply Side Platform Portal).Manage the replenishment backlog (creation and rescheduling of purchase orders).Coordinate Open Purchase Order Management and/or Order Scheduling.Manage the upstream backorder portfolio, component shortages, and micromanage to ensure the availability of materials.Monitor and improve supplier performance through established KPIs.Work with suppliers on late orders, confirmation details, etc.Take daily action regarding Material Requirements Planning (MRP) messages and escalate when issues are repeated.Actively participate in continuous improvement and short interval management (SIM).Must Haves3+ years of Supply Chain, Purchasing, or Materials Planning experience in a manufacturing environment (Supply Chain experience is required).Experience with planning, forecasting, MRP, purchase orders, inventory/material flow, and supplier management.Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and strong Microsoft Excel skills for planning, reporting, and data analysis.