What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product and Inventory Analyst position at Ravago Manufacturing Americas?
Purpose Of Role
The Product and Inventory Analyst provides support for one or more Product Managers in managing the flow of product from the Purchase Order to the Sales Order allocation. This position requires a high level of attention to detail and proactivity to maintain inventory control and proper flow of information to the Export, Documentation and Transportation teams. This position works in close communication with the Product and Operations Managers to fulfill the responsibility of maintaining the efficient flow of product through the Purchase and Sale processes.
Essential Functions
This job description is not an exhaustive list of areas of responsibility or tasks that an incumbent in this position may be asked to perform. All Employees are required to deliver the desired results intended for their role, at the designated level of knowledge, skill and ability commensurate with their job title and level within the organization.
Notice To Applicants
Ravago Americas is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this employer depends solely upon your qualifications.
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The Product and Inventory Analyst provides support for one or more Product Managers in managing the flow of product from the Purchase Order to the Sales Order allocation. This position requires a high level of attention to detail and proactivity to maintain inventory control and proper flow of information to the Export, Documentation and Transportation teams. This position works in close communication with the Product and Operations Managers to fulfill the responsibility of maintaining the efficient flow of product through the Purchase and Sale processes.
Essential Functions
- The Product Coordinator is responsible for purchase order entry and follow up
- Relationship building and interaction with suppliers at multiple levels
- Updating purchase information into ERP system (dates, weights, rail car information and product information) to ensure accurate reporting information needed by Product Managers for product availability decisions.
- Send Inbound notification and packaging instructions to warehouses
- Communicate with A/P to coordinate payments for Cash in Advance and Cash against Documents purchases.
- Assist Accounts Payable with A/P differences.
- Investigate and process Claims related to Supplier invoices.
- Maintain proper records of each purchase transaction.
- Responsible for the setup of new vendors and new grades.
- Responsible to allocate Inventory to all incoming Sales Orders.
- Monitor Credit Status of sales orders and contact regions to collect or take proactive actions to release sales orders from credit.
- Daily review of the inventory report to identify product availability for sales, purchase orders vs sales order, product blocked and aged inventory.
- Monitor established KPI’s on a daily basis by using the reporting tools in order to proactively identify potential issues with the orders.
- Prioritization and decision making of material allocation to sales orders.
- Ensure aged inventory is being allocated consistently.
- Coordinates all inventory needs with Warehouses on behalf of their assigned legal entity.
- Provide support to the Export and Documentation Teams with inventory and product related questions.
- Directly support assigned Product Manager and work closely with the Product Managers to be the resource for Product availability.
- Facilitate and promote a cohesive team environment across the International Operations team.
- Maintain the Duty Recovery Program, if applicable
- Researching/resolving supplier invoice discrepancies.
- Interface with warehouse to provide packaging priorities.
- Involvement in count of physical inventories may be required.
- Collaborate with inventory accounting on inventory reconciliations.
- Enable business continuity by promoting cross training with other members of the team.
- Participate in backup and load balancing process among members of the team.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Internal : Export Coordinators, Documentation Coordinators, Product Managers, Logistics, IT, A/P, Regional offices, Quality Manager, Other Ravago affiliates
- External : Supplier contacts, Warehouse contacts, Freight Forwarder
- A four-year college degree and/or education and experience equivalent to be determined by Management
- Bilingual: Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Spanish.
- 3- 5 years related business experience
- Detail oriented and ability to prioritize.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- Exposure to E-Commerce and the Internet a plus
- Must possess excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Good at multitasking
- Proactive Approach and Accountability
This job description is not an exhaustive list of areas of responsibility or tasks that an incumbent in this position may be asked to perform. All Employees are required to deliver the desired results intended for their role, at the designated level of knowledge, skill and ability commensurate with their job title and level within the organization.
Notice To Applicants
Ravago Americas is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this employer depends solely upon your qualifications.
Apply Now
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