Supply Chain Analyst

Supply Chain Analyst

Supply Chain Analyst The Supply Chain Analyst serves as the primary contact for their assigned Principals and will assist our Principals, warehouses, sales, and internal departments in resolving any issues or inquiries. The Supply Chain Analyst will successfully manage assigned Principals by consistently meeting KPI's in a manner that provides customers with industry leading service levels while providing the company with an appropriate return on investment dollars. The Supply Chain Analyst will also partner with other team members to explore opportunities for process improvements while instilling the company's core values into the day-to-day operations of the department.


This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

This role is based in our Westlake, Ohio Headquarters. The position is not eligible for relocation.

COMPANY BACKGROUND
IMCD US is a leading global distribution partner and formulator of specialty chemicals and ingredients. An entrepreneurial group founded IMCD in 1995 in the Netherlands. Our vision to transform the distribution industry by continuously adding value to the supply chain through expertise and innovation, is what still drives us today.


Today, we have operations in over 50 countries, where we successfully combine local knowledge with global expertise to obtain sustainable results. IMCD is a strong, innovative business partner and accelerator of solutions for suppliers and producers of consumer, industrial and durable goods in diverse business sectors. Our commercial excellence and solid operations structure facilitate healthy growth.


Successful candidates will be responsible to:
Manages Principals assigned and completely understands the rules, product attributes, Principal contacts, and major customers
Successfully manages assigned Principals keeping inventory turns, service levels, and slow-moving stock within set KPI's
Runs analysis, as necessary, to confirm stocking locations and minimum order quantities are still appropriate
Updates forecasts monthly and proactively reaches out to sales on increasing/decreasing customer demand
Develops and utilizes sales models for "A" COGS items
Ensures Principal Playbooks are accurate
Submits Principal expectations and On Time in Full revision summary monthly
Ensures reorder reports are updated monthly which includes moving demand to proper locations, updating lead times, and deleting irrelevant comments
Follows up on "C" item over order report and expired stock report consistently
Resolves conflicts by assisting team, warehouses, Principals, sales, and internal departments
Assists other members of the team, as needed, to achieve department goals
Develops and completes projects to improve processes and procedures as part of 90-day action items and submit updates weekly
Understands how job responsibilities affect other departments and how role affects the success of the company
Participates in ongoing education to improve personal and job skills which includes attending monthly APICS meeting, webinars, cross training, etc.
Attends and participates in department meetings and joint customer service meetings
Participates in ongoing continuous improvement initiatives
Participates in annual physical inventories at warehouses, as needed
Completes necessary support work, as assigned


Skills:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that allow for the development of strong relationships both internally and externally
Strong decision making, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and goals by prioritization and effective time management
Proven track record of supporting internal and external departments by making valuable
contributions as part of a team
Proven track record of efficiently managing the company's investment in inventory through strategic planning
Ability to conduct business and compose oneself in a professional manner while working within deadlines
Ability to complete root cause analysis to fix problems and not symptoms
Exhibits ambition and willingness to learn
Organized and detail oriented


Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or 5 years of relevant experience
Proficiency in Excel
ERP Systems experienced


Desired Qualifications:
Lean or Six Sigma experience
Customer service experience
Member of APICS or ISM
APICS Certification


Competencies:
Business Acumen
Problem Solving/Analysis
Customer/Client Focus
Communication Proficiency
Teamwork Orientation
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job currently operates on a hybrid schedule rotating between in-office and remote work environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and the hours of work and days are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise directed. Additional hours may be required as needed.


Travel
Some travel is expected for this position up to 10%

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


IMCD Offers
If you want to make a real difference and work for a growing and expertise-driven company, then we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for people who are experts in their field, be it technical, commercial, or managerial. By joining IMCD, you'll be part of an entrepreneurial, fast-growing group of ambitious and like-minded professionals, where you'll have the freedom to make your own mark. We are committed to delivering value and acting responsibly. As we grow, we keep our founders' entrepreneurial spirit intact, creating a world of opportunity. As a truly international company, we have a presence in cities including Singapore, Melbourne, Milan, Cologne, Paris, Zurich, Los Angeles, São Paulo and Toronto. Our Group Office is in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and our shares are traded on the Amsterdam Euronext market, where we are part of the large cap AEX index