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Supply Chain Analyst

Supply Chain Analyst

CompanyFortune Brands
LocationHighland Park, IL, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field is required
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in any element of Supply Chain
  • Knowledge and understanding of ERP systems – (i.e. SAP)
  • Strong analytical aptitude and problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate and establish relationships with all levels of the organization
  • Ability to influence and drive solutions across supply chain
  • Must be a team player with the ability to think conceptually, flexibly and a strong focus on execution
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Software
  • Collaborator who is comfortable with ambiguity

Responsibilities

  • Maintain an appropriate balance of inventory throughout the system to eliminate service misses
  • Work with transportation team to ensure material movements are efficient
  • Work with Inventory Team to create opportunities to identify and reduce obsolete and slow-moving inventory
  • Lead in resolving over/short discrepancies
  • Develop documentation for managing over/short process
  • Investigate and develop course of action for materials that constantly require rebalancing
  • Identify suppliers whose performance requires more rebalancing as a result of on-time shipments and/or how they ship materials (LCL, etc.)
  • Participates as a key team member in cross-functional supply chain projects that support the Fortune Brands Innovations Vision into Action
  • Review inventory requirements for projects
  • Review Optimal System Settings for Material Replenishment including which DC the material is stocked in and whether we order from other DC’s or directly from supplier
  • Monitor the performance of new products (sales vs. plan) and propose actions to prevent stock outs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Material Planning or Master Scheduling Experience
  • Familiarity with DDMRP