Supply Chain & Operations Analyst

Job Summary

The Supply Chain and Operations Analyst will work with the Operations and Supply Chain team to understand and align business objectives, processes, and activities, evaluate requirements, and deliver solutions in adherence to D365 governance and business strategies. S/he will be responsible for driving improvements through the use of data and analytics, ERP and MRP optimization and continuous improvements towards improving the overall customer experience and business objectives.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide technical expertise in the design, development, and implementation of Microsoft D365 Process Manufacturing and related modules.
• Responsible for the coordination and execution of Daily / Weekly / Monthly Manufacturing KPI’s routines improving the business’s performance on Delivery, i.e., back order, supply plan attainment, mix attainment, lead time.
• Plan, design, develop, test, implement, and maintain business documents, procedures, and reports/dashboards in support of the company’s objectives.
• Help identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater functionality and scalability.
• Work with business users to understand requirements and design solutions that meet their needs.
• Develop and maintain functional and technical documentation.
• Provide training to end-users on new functionality and enhancements within D365.
• Identify and resolve issues related to Microsoft Dynamics MRP and other modules.
• Maintain application configuration controls and governance for best practices within D365, and their alignment to company processes and procedures.
• Support data management business initiatives and processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or another related field.
• 4+ years of supply chain experience, under a mature MRP system.
• 2+ years’ experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365, practical knowledge of configuration and analytics, as well as statistical software packages.
• Background in master scheduling, forecasting, procurement, and demand planning.
• Knowledge of key inventory performance metrics, turns, margin contributions, etc.
• Strong knowledge of and experience developing dashboards using data visualization tools and Microsoft’s business analytics service, Power BI.
• Collaborative skills in resolving long and short positions in inventory.

Competencies

Demonstrates ownership and accountability; the ability to plan, execute, control, and deliver; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; lead and influence others effectively; independently define problems, collect data, establish facts, and solve problems; develop priorities and adjust work plans to meet deadlines; motivate a team for excellence and consistency in performance and outputs.

Physical Requirements

Performing the duties of this job regularly involves sitting, standing, walking, hearing/listening, grasping, and reaching. Vision requirements include the ability for close vision, to adjust focus, to color code.

Mental Requirements

This position requires the ability to maintain an appropriate work pace; to comprehend and follow instructions; to read, count and compute; to exercise logic and reasoning; to organize and prioritize; to problem solve; to make decisions; to analyze and interpret data; to multi-task/re-direct and experience numerous interruptions.

Other Requirements:

Ability to travel up to 15% of the time as needed, domestically and internationally.