Supply Chain Analyst

Company: Anixter
Location: Glenview
Posted on: May 31, 2021

Job Description:

Company Information

Anixter is a leading global supplier of communication and security products and electrical and electronic wire and cable. Our high-performing team works closely with customers and the community to better understand their business challenges specify cost-saving solutions and make informed purchasing decisions around technologies, applications and relevant standards.

Primary Function:

Anixter is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to support the North American inventory team. The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for managing the purchase order lifecycle and related planning exceptions to ensure high customer service and working capital optimization. You would also be responsible for daily collaboration with suppliers to ensure the inventory plan is executed flawlessly. This position requires efficient task management in a highly variable portfolio of products and vendors. Candidate must provide an advanced level of service for key customers and global accounts and capable of working across multiple ERP's.

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Process new inventory requests (Intake, Execution, Follow-up)
• Manage PO lifecycle (PO Placement, Confirmation, Expedites, PO Maintenance, Vendor Quality)
• Monitoring performance exceptions outside of inventory plan while working with business partners and vendors to ensure required service levels are maintained
• Reduce the amount of excess & obsolete inventory by utilizing vendor return programs, as well as, negotiating special returns and finding alternative outlets
• Incorporate analytics to improve supply chain processes, performance and to reduce costs.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree; supply chain related certifications or coursework in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or Economics is a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, including Access and Excel. Previous experience with planning applications such as Oracle, Blue Yonder, or SXe is a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills, with high standards of accuracy and quality. Detail oriented with strong decision making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both internally and externally, ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization
• Have excellent customer service skills - able to resolve problems in a timely and efficient manner

We offer an excellent pay and benefits that includes:

• Excellent medical, dental, life and disability insurances
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Paid holidays and vacation

Anixter is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer; Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran. We require all of our employees to perform work in an ethical manner and uphold a culture of honesty and ethics at all times

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