Supply Chain Analyst

*MUST BE A US CITIZEN OR PERMANENT GREEN CARD HOLDER*

Position Summary: The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for leading data management and quantitative analyses in support of EnTrans's Supply Chain initiatives. The Analyst leads the construction of spend management databases and information warehousing for the key spend categories to which he/she is assigned. The Analyst must be fully informed of the Supply Chain process, develop and present insightful reports for the development of Supply Chain strategies, and provide data management and analytical support to cross-functional Supply Chain teams.

Essential Job Functions:

• Collects and analyzes EnTrans's global spend data
• Performs/leads the data management and analysis for assigned categories
• Collects and analyzes industry and market research data to assist in the development of Supply Chain strategies
• Acts as subject matter expert and administrator for EnTrans's cost reduction tracking system
• Develops an expertise in EnTrans's Supply Chain process
• Supports Supply Chain initiatives by:
• Collecting detailed spend data, technical specifications, and drawings
• Identifying potential new suppliers for targeted projects
• Developing and issuing requests for quotation (RFQ)
• Maintains reports and graphs to monitor the status of inventory turns
• Leads the data management and analysis to support annual inflation forecasting

Specific Responsibilities:

• Analyzing RFQ submissions
• Leading data management for supplier negotiation preparation
• Calculating and reporting cost savings
• Managing the implementation of awarded supplier agreements
• Acts as subject matter expert and administrator for EnTrans's supplier scorecard program
• Tracks and charts major commodity price indices
• Creates & supports ad hoc reporting as needed
• Develops and communicates key raw material purchase forecasts to suppliers

Job Location:

• Athens, TN

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration or equivalent experience
• Subject matter Expert with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Project management experience preferred

Qualifications: a successful candidate will be able to demonstrate his or her qualifications in the following areas:

• Adherence to established safety policies, procedures, and practices
• Detail oriented with excellent analytical skills
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize a wide array of initiatives
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to communicate effectively with people both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and function in a fast paced environment
• Comfortable working in a cross-functional team environment
• Ability to achieve high level of customer satisfaction

Expected Challenges:

• Leads the data management and analysis for assigned categories
• Collects and analyzes industry and market research data to assist in the development of Supply Chain strategies
• Ability to work multiple tasks simultaneously and interface with varying levels within an organization

Language Skills:

• The employee must possess the ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers in both written and oral form.
• Fluency in English is highly desired

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.