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We are seeking a Temporary Supply Chain Analyst to optimize our supply chain operations through data analysis and vendor management, while collaborating with various departments.

Responsibilities: Gather and analyze supply chain data, monitor KPIs, manage vendor relations, and develop projects to enhance procurement efficiency.

Skills: Strong communication, data analysis, ERP system proficiency, and relationship building skills are essential, along with problem-solving capabilities.

Qualifications: 3+ years in data analysis, and 1+ year with cloud-based demand planning software is preferred.

Location: This position is hybrid, requiring attendance at the Torrance office twice a week, with flexibility to work from home.

Compensation: $60000 - $65000 / Annually

Job Description

Job Title: Temporary Supply Chain Analyst

Reports to: Procurement Manager

FLSA: Non-Exempt

EEO: Administrative Support Workers

Manages others: No

Location: Hybrid 

Department: Procurement

ADP Job Code: (HR Use only)

General Job Description: 

 A Temporary Supply Chain Analyst plays a crucial role in optimizing a company's supply chain operations. Their responsibilities typically include gathering and analyzing data on supply chain activities to identify areas for improvement, developing and implementing projects to enhance efficiency, and managing relationships with vendors to ensure compliance with quality standards. They also track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to management and collaborate with procurement, logistics, and IT departments to improve service delivery. To excel in this role, a Supply Chain Analyst needs strong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintain vendor compliance with KPIs for QBRs.
• Track and Trace all purchase orders.
• Gather and analyze data on supply chain operations to identify areas for improvement.
• Use sales and production data to forecast supply needs of commodity items.
• Monitor monthly demand plan and ensure purchase orders and work orders are placed in a timely manner.
• Follow up with vendors on terms, delivery details, and QC issues.
• Identify areas for cost savings.
• Partner with Procurement Manager to develop projects to innovate and enhance procurement efficiencies.
• Work with customer service, warehouse, and sales to ensure a streamlined procure to pay process.
• Collaborate with AP for PO three-way match.
• Book inbound logistics for all LTL/FTL shipments.

Position Requirements (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities):

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Strong computer skills (experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite a plus).
• Professional demeanor, including a positive attitude
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• 3+ years of data analysis and pricing analytics a plus.
• 1+ years of experience with cloud based demand planning software.

Physical Requirements:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision. 
• The auditory/hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to hear others using a phone or online conferencing system. 
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. 
• The employee is regularly required to walk and sit for prolonged periods. 
• This individual must be a responsible person and regular attendance is required. 

Travel: 

• Must be able to come into the Torrance office twice a week. Outside of requested attendance, the applicant has the option to work from home or the Torrance office.
• Travel for this position is limited.
• Must live in the greater Los Angeles area

WPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AA M/F/V/D.  

We proudly hire U.S. Military Veterans, and those qualified are encouraged to apply.

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