Supply Chain Analyst

Title: Supply Chain Analyst

Location: La Grange, IL

Hire Type: Contract-to-hire

Overview: Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Job Summary: To use the existing system and ensure the timely purchasing and delivery of material to the facility to meet the production schedule while maintaining competitive cost structure and minimum inventory levels. Assist Category Buyers with data analysis, contract negotiation, supplier relations, purchase order development, invoice problem resolution.

Job Duties:

Effectively manage purchase order problem resolution to mitigate impact to Operations and Production groups

Communicate supplier relationship issues to Purchasing Management and shortages to Operations Group and assist in the development of recovery plan

Monitor production activity; be proactive and focus on support

Maintain Material Master Data

Ensure POâ s have been placed and transmitted to Suppliers

Monitor and maintain department metrics

Follow-up with Customer (Operations) and understand their needs

Maintain ERP system accuracy and react to ERP error messages in a timely and effective manner

Qualifications:

4-year degree (Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain specialization preferred) or Diploma/Certificate in Supply Chain Management or equivalent training

Strong MS Excel and ERP/MRP system skills

Competency using other computer-based programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint; LN & SAP helpful

Solid problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills

Demonstrated ability to work in a self-directed, team-based environment

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to negotiate solutions with Suppliers and Internal Customers

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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