Parts Analyst 2

The Parts Analyst is responsible for analyzing and executing service parts inventory procurement and deployment strategies to support business sales plans and meet business inventory goals. Uses data, analytics, and effective customer/vendor communication skills to meet company inventory stocking policies. Uses technology, systems, and problem-solving skills to execute strategy in a dynamic environment. Maintains, and communicates statistical data on the tracking of sales and inventory.

Position Responsibilities

May include;

• Generate reports that assist in performance tracking and decision making
• Analyze logistics operations and build decision support systems
• Analyze sales trends and use predictive demand planning analysis to prepare and manage vendor purchases
• Manage vendor relations and facilitate shipping discrepancies
• Conduct research as needed to respond to customer requests
• Collaborate with Sales, Corporate Purchasing, Vendors, Marketing, Manufacturing Scheduling, Quality, Finance, Warranty, IT, and Production Planning teams to align customer needs with supply
• Monitor and review product availability for some focused product class groups
• Coordinate vendor information to share with customers
• Responsible for managing relationships with multiple manufacturing assembly lines as well as multiple outside vendors
• Complies with processes, policies and procedures
• Participate in additional projects/activities to support ongoing business need

Nature and Scope

• Works within well-defined instructions
• Uses established procedures and works under supervision to perform assigned tasks
• Work is closely supervised

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong vendor management and relationship building skills including negotiation and influencing skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong MS Office skills – Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint – ability to work with spreadsheets, import/extract data, generate pivot tables, charts and graphs
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy, analytical skills – data analysis to identify trends and strong problem solving skills
• Effective organizational and time management skills including prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects ensuring on-time completion of work that is of high quality standards
• Solid collaboration skills; effectively work with internal and cross-functional teams
• Ability to apply good judgement, decision making skills and strong work ethics and integrity on the job
• Knowledge of supply chain / operations research, practices/procedures preferred but not necessary

Experience

• 2 years of related experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years relevant experience within a supply chain industry role

People Management

• No

Physical Requirements/ Working Environment

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Work from home environment with visits to the office/customers when needed.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and working from a computer.
• Travel requirement of up to 5%. Work environment may occasionally contains forklift traffic, various PPE may be required.
• Some lifting may be required (up to 20 lbs.).

Reports to:

• Manager, Service Parts

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.