Supply Continuity Analyst

Experience required: 3-5 years Main Responsibilities: • Prepare, analyze, and action Days On Hand supply reports to identify and resolve potential supply gaps. • Work directly with vendors on key procurement activities, including purchase order expediting and ship date confirmations. • Partner and communicate with customer facing teams around at-risk items with clear, detailed updates and information. • Review inventory positions to ensure that gap and expedite purchases are minimized. • Collaborate with Sourcing and Supply Chain teams around at-risk item trends by vendor. • Ensure a seamless supply of inventory is available to customers. • Develop reports by gathering and analyzing business techniques to be used in business planning and strategic development. • Synthesize data and identify data integrity issues through operations and financial analysis to drive performance. • Monitor trends in data and vendor performance to anticipate and resolve issues proactively. Skills • Detail oriented, analytical, organized, and objective. • Be able to analyze data quickly and develop action plan based on that data. • Possess financial acumen and negotiation experience • Be very proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel-excellent, Word / Power Point/ Access - strong) • Proven ability to develop and implement robust, sustainable processes and practices • Possess sound judgment relative to deadlines • Possess strong communication skills both oral and written • Have the ability to collaborate with various levels of suppliers, customers, employees and senior staff (Phone, eMail, and in-person) Experience • Minimum of 3-5 years in a similar purchasing/supply chain/operations function • Experience with vendor sourcing • Experience with negotiations • 2-4 years data and financial analysis experience • Experience in executing “Continuous Improvement” projects • 4 year degree from accredited college/university in related field • Open-minded, trustworthy, flexible, adaptable and team oriented. • Strong initiative to manage independently and to partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders. • Proven ability to influence others in a professional manner • Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and provide proactive, effective leadership.