Supply Chain Analyst

Location: USA, Charlotte NC

Function: Accounting & Controlling

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for the management of planning and sourcing of finished good products (sourced globally) to provide highest flexibility & service level to tesa customers. This includes, but is not limited to: establishing and monitoring inventory levels against forecasts, validating forecasts, achieving targeted company service levels, minimizing the company’s investment in inventory and scheduling international shipments in order to achieve customer requirements

Responsibilities
Manage the processes of supporting planning & purchasing activities relating to purchased finished goods, for tesa tape inc. including:
Receiving, validating and processing forecast numbers
Creating purchase orders to our plants / 3rd party vendors to reflect stock level and service level requirements
Ensure supply safety and on-time delivery to customers at lowest costs possible
Evaluate customer forecast data to ensure data is being transmitted properly, check for discrepancies and work with Customer Care and Sales to resolve any issues that could compromise supply
Establish inventory levels and system forecasts (in conjunction with Marketing and Sales)
Create a strong relationship with Customer Care, Warehouses, Marketing and the Sales Team to provide product availability and shipping information as required = > Provide solutions to problems and drive necessary improvements
Responsible for product launches and phase outs in regards to supply safety and inventory risk

Data analysis:
Evaluate sales performance to forecast numbers, work with Marketing / Sales Team to validate
Monitor and update Master data as needed to assure maximum service levels
Challenge internal & 3rd party suppliers in regards to MOQ / lead time
Work with Customer Resolution Analyst, Marketing and Sales to solve internal problems/ customer claims. Coordinate return shipments or the destruction of material if necessary
Enter new item number set up information (Master data)
Identify, discuss and execute process improvements, e.g. systems, processes & procedures
Document all processes and procedures used and update as changes are made

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field and at least three years’ experience within the supply chain planning environment preferred
Proven process improvement and project management skills
Strong day to day contributor with ability to provide a strategic direction
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to effectively interact in multi-cultural and international environment
Ability to network and build strong relationships
Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment
SAP experience regarding supply chain strongly preferred
Project work or implementation experience with SAP a plus
Able and willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%

tesa tape Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, EEO/AA/m/f/vets/disabled