Supply Chain Analyst - Vantage - Standish

**This position sits in Standish, MI. We do not offer relocation.** **Job Summary:** Supply Chain Analysts improve the efficiency of supply chain operations through data collection, analysis, and process improvements. The position requires excellent attention to detail, in-depth understanding of the delivery process and exceptional analytics skills. **Duties/Responsibilities** * Responsible for ordering and maintaining an acceptable level of MRO / Supply items. * Design, implement, and monitor a supply item inventory system. * Train all personnel that consume supply items on how to scan and record what is taken from inventory. * Monitor MRO / Supply item usage and determine minimum inventory levels. * Perform regularly scheduled cycle counts. * Perform annual price negotiations for all MRO / Supply items, utilizing consumption history. * Identify and implement improvement ideas in shipping and receiving departments. * Monitor, Analyze, and rate supplier quality, timing, and pricing annually. * Report on supplier performance to management as required. * Seek out diversity / minority owned suppliers and retain vendor certification. * Assess and onboard potential new vendors enforcing compliance and quality standards. * Manage all services and contracts as needed including lawn care, snow plowing, lawn irrigation, janitorial services etc. * Implement and ensure full utilization of the Plex purchase requisition process. **Education and Experience:** * Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management is preferred * 2-5 years experience preferred * At least 2 years in a manufacturing environment * Experience with Plex strongly preferred: SAP, Oracle or similar acceptable * Experience with inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation * Understanding of production schedules, material requirements, and lead times. ***Supervisory Responsibilities:*** * None **Required Skills/Abilities:** * Strong communications and business writing skills. * Skilled in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint * Excellent Mathematic and analytical skills * Proven knowledge of inventory management This role is accountable for all aspects of department performance including safety & environmental, quality, reliability, production, and productivity.