Supply Management Analyst/Buyer

Responsibilities:

• Intralox is seeking a highly organized and process-driven person to serve as a Supply Management Analyst (SMA) supporting Intralox’s Research and Development manufacturing lane.
• The ideal candidate will need to possess a sense of urgency and be comfortable working with large data sets given the technical and analytical requirements.
• Analyzes Engineering, Scheduling and Supply Chain data to support and improve Supply Chain Management (SCM) planning and operations in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Creates, adjusts and expedites purchase orders; manages them throughout their lifecycle –$40,000 to $150,000 weekly.
• Utilizes Oracle ERP and Operational Dashboards to identify inefficiencies, execute root-cause analysis (RCA) and submit business process change requests.
• Works with R&DTO Project Managers on production forecasting; executes purchase orders and manages parts flow through receipt.
• Collaborates with Project Management, Mechanical Engineering and Production Scheduling to optimize interdependent processes ensuring deliverables are accurate, complete and on-time
• Identifies slow moving inventory and manages it with Accounting and Materials teams.
• Develops and execute Laitram Continuous Improvement (LCI) projects to enhance SCM.
• Creates discrete contract manufacturing job within Oracle and define bill, routing, scheduling assembly start and completion date.
• Expands R&DTO supplier base by identifying and qualifying new suppliers.
• Identifies cost savings opportunities, drives cost initiatives, and negotiates prices.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Supply Chain or Business.
• At least three (3) years of supply chain experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment with an emphasis on purchasing/buying/procurement.
• Working knowledge of data analysis and forecasting tools and ability to develop actionable insights from data.
• Proven knowledge of inventory management.
• Must be a self-managed, hard-working, self-motivated individual.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.