Supply Chain Associate

This position is a member of the supply chain department with various tasks and responsibilities.

• Prepare monthly reports on plant performance including material usage variance, supply and maintenance item spend, scrap report, head count, etc.
• Identify inventory ownership of items stored off site
• Assist in analyzing site monthly financial results.
• Manage MRB and distressed inventory communications, reporting and timely updates to site leadership including finance.
• Manage and forecast monthly site inventory and performance.
• Analyze material usage variances to identify production model accuracy and areas of opportunity and /or improvement.
• Review product cost changes for reasonableness and accuracy.
• Ad Hoc analysis as required.
• The ability to communicate and work with both financial and non-financial people on various levels in a dynamic work environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is strongly preferred, two-year degree required. 3 or more years of related work experience is preferred.

• Financial Management – demonstrated a general understanding of financial reports and their impact.
• Problem Solving – demonstrated ability to perform cause analysis and communicate the most likely cause(s) and recommend solution(s).
• Computer Skills – Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Proficiency with excel spreadsheets is a necessity. Ability to utilize databases, word documents, and powerpoint to support business related reporting requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of MPS, MRP, and inventory management principles.
• Decision making – Ability to make business decisions applicable to specific tasks within own department and influence/support decision making in operating areas.
• Oral Communication – Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate thoughts and ideas in an appropriate and persuasive manner.
• SAP experience a preferred
• Self-Starter – Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• This position requires sitting and working on a computer for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work scheduled 40 hours with the ability to work overtime as needed.
• Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers