Supply Chain Analyst III
El Paso, TX - USA
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Job Summary
Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Automotive Supply Chain Analyst to join our dynamic automotive team. This role
is pivotal in ensuring the seamless flow of materials and Finished Goods from manufacturing facilitiues to our customers
supporting production schedules and maintaining optimal inventory levels. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding
of automotive supply chain processes excellent problem-solving abilities analytical skills and the capacity to collaborate across various departments.
is pivotal in ensuring the seamless flow of materials and Finished Goods from manufacturing facilitiues to our customers
supporting production schedules and maintaining optimal inventory levels. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding
of automotive supply chain processes excellent problem-solving abilities analytical skills and the capacity to collaborate across various departments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Inventory Control: Monitor and manage inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess stock using internal direction utilizing ERP systems for accurate tracking and forecasting.
- Logistics Coordination: Oversee inbound and outbound shipments ensuring compliance with delivery schedules and managing logistics partners effectively.
- Production Support: Work closely with production teams to align material availability with production schedules addressing any discrepancies promptly.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Utilize data analytics to identify trends forecast demand and generate reports for management review. Track and forecast inventory needs and manage inventory control systems. Prepare and present reports on supply chain performance.
- Continuous Improvement: Participate in initiatives aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency reducing costs and improving service levels. Building positive relationships with customers by providing excellent service.
- Communication with internal and external partners: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with our production planning team and mfg. using our KPI SPCL file. Assisting customers with their inquiries concerns and complaints.
- Troubleshooting problems and offering solutions to customers
- Resolving customer issues in a timely manner
- Monitoring inventory levels order accuracy and documentation. Including FIFO and DOH maintenance of inventory flow in and out of service centers.
- Project Management: Managing projects timelines and cross-functional teams.
- Build and maintain a good business relationship with clients by providing prompt and accurate service so as to promote customer loyalty & satisfaction.
- Ensures exact delivery and excellent customer service through fast and accurate processing of orders communication and coordinating with other departments to resolve inquires.
- Continuously train and develop the SEWS Team with the knowledge and understanding of all customer procedural requirements in order to achieve 100% on time delivery performance & customer satisfaction.
- Initiate and direct meetings to support the supply chain in order to plan for future customer orders and/or eliminate current shortages and past due orders as well as eliminate obsolescence.
- KPIs - Support in tracking and analyzing KPIs weekly review contingency plan action plan and corrective actions.
- Analyze and interpret customer scorecards to evaluate supply chain performance identify trends and highlight areas for improvement.
- Program Management activities related to internal/external costs production problems delivery & performance ratings MMOG activities and corrective action requests.
- First point of customer contact for general inquiries such as inventory scheduling shipping calendar schedules shortages promise dates etc
Qualifications:
- Work Experience: 5 7 years progressive experience in production and/or material planning and warehouse operations.
- Education: Bachelor degree with concentration on Supply Chain Management or similar study preferred.
- Skills/Certifications: English fluency required.
- Business Spanish reading typing and speaking proficiency required.
- Proficient Microsoft Applications (Excel Access power point word) skills required.
- Strong mathematical skills required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
- Must be able to perform in a stressful environment.
- Sequential manufacturing / scheduling / international business / import experience preferred
- FORD system FCA esupplierconnect portal experience preferred.
- Others: Knowledge of the effective manufacture and distribution of finished goods primarily on Automotive industry.
About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems Inc.
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers forover30years and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomos continued growth which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including Medical Dental Vision Disability Life 401(k) with match tuition benefits paid holidays and vacation.
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Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries 1897 with copper wire production we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society in five business fields: Automotive Information & Communications Electronics Environment & Energy and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company.
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About Company
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems’ mission is to be the global leader delivering innovative electrical distribution systems that meet the demands of today’s ever-changing automotive market.