Parts Operations Analyst

Hino Trucks is seeking an experienced analyst to join our team at our HQ in Novi, MI. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring efficient inventory management, forecasting, and ordering, as well as maintaining high levels of customer service. You will play a critical role in optimizing inventory performance, mitigating risks, and supporting the overall success of the Hino Parts Department.

Responsibilities Include:

Forecasting, Order & Inventory Management:

• Utilize demand analysis to forecast replenishment parts accurately
• Maintain and update lead times and safety stock to ensure timely material flow
• Review and maintain Material Requirements Planning (MRP) integrity for a viable inventory plan
• Control and report inventory turns for assigned parts
• Optimize inventory performance, focusing on turnover and obsolescence exposure control
• Analyze stock adjustments and conduct variance analysis for inventory accuracy
• Track service campaigns to ensure proper parts coverage
• Seek maximum recovery for surplus and obsolete inventory
• Analyze and process inventory returns from dealers

Supplier Relationship & Purchasing:

• Negotiate with vendors to secure favorable terms, pricing, and availability
• Solicit and evaluate quotations, place purchase orders, and follow up on supplier commitments
• Develop and maintain support documents and spreadsheets for informed buying decisions
• File claims with suppliers when necessary

Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare and distribute reports based on set cadence, covering areas such as purchase orders, inventory, margins, and other key performance indicators
• Analyze and resolve planning and scheduling issues with cross-functional departments
• Create monthly reports on price variance, delivery conditions, project status, and other performance criteria
• Validate data related to parts purchased, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of supersession information in the system, and confirming it aligns with reports and records
• Generate ad hoc reports per management requests

Collaboration & Communication:

• Collaborate with internal teams including Customer Service, Warehouse Team, Parts Sales / Marketing, Hino Field Staff, Manufacturing, and Finance
• Foster strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers, dealer parts managers, and occasionally dealer principals

Recommended Qualifications:

Education- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field. Relevant certifications (CSCP, CPIM) or work experience will also be considered

Experience- Minimum of two years of analysis experience. Inventory planning and purchasing experience is preferred.

Skills-

• Well-developed computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office - specifically Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, IF))
• Familiarity with Access & Power BI is desirable
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively
• Goal-oriented mindset with a commitment to task completion
• Logical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities
• Ability to think strategically and consider the "big picture"
• Highly motivated, patient, and diligent
• Proficient in mathematics and numerical analysis

This is a hybrid position in Novi, MI reporting to the Sr. Manager, Parts Operations.

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