[Hiring] Supply Chain Analyst @Advantage Solutions

Role Description

The Analyst Supply Chain is responsible for the development and deployment of supply chain processes and vendor management inventory. The Analyst Supply Chain is also accountable for inventory status data, data integrity and order management. S/he will work collaboratively with the Supply Chain team and cross-functionally with the Business Management team, to troubleshoot and resolve client supply chain related issues.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Vendor Management Inventory - Generating orders as well as creating and maintaining inventory plans
• Business Support - Assist Planning and Supply Chain management in meeting designated metrics. Keep open line of communication at all times
• Analytical Support - Provide analytical support to supply chain projects and initiatives. Manage on-going business needs
• Performance Analysis - Coordinate and research performance data and conduct analysis required to monitor and report technology to streamline and improve the accuracy of the reporting process

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct Reports - This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports
• Indirect Reports - This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

• Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job

Qualifications

• Education Level: (Required) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Field of Study/Area of Experience: Business degree is preferred; customer service experience; order management expertise
• 3-5 years of experience in EDI, Supply Chain, Logistics, Distribution and Inventory Management
• Experience in eCommerce is a plus

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Analytical and curious; comfortable with uncertainty and shades of gray
• Tech savvy and extremely comfortable using cloud-based systems
• A self-starter who loves data, analysis and spotting trends
• Demonstrated experience as an effective team player with strong communications skills; the role requires interaction with external partners (carriers, vendors, suppliers) and internal team members
• Ability to escalate problems, information and data to the relevant owners and teams and follow through on the resolutions to ensure they are delivered
• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills
• Must be comfortable with the learning curve and constant change that comes with operating in the fast moving, ever changing world of eCommerce
• Must have a dedicated office at home or elsewhere with access to secure high-speed internet and phone, and sufficient space for two monitors
• Experience using G-Suite is a plus; at a minimum, must be adept at Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and willing to make the transition to G-Suite

Environmental & Physical Requirements

• Office / Sedentary Requirements: Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment.
• Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Important Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law.