Supply Chain Analyst III (Production / Material Planning)

Logistics El Paso, Texas


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 facilities 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.

    Qualifications:
  • Work Experience: 3 - 5 year minimum experience in production and/or material planning and warehouse operations.
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree.
  • 5-7 years progressive professional supply chain or customer relations experience
  •  BSc/BA in Logistics, Business Analytics, Mathematics or a related field
  • Skills/Certifications: English fluency required.
  •  Business Spanish reading, typing, and speaking proficiency required.
  •  Proficient Microsoft Applications (Excel - formulas a plus, 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. Teamwork - collaboration
  • Proven work experience as a Supply Chain Analyst, Logistics Coordinator or similar role
  • Experience in data mining, analysis and reporting
  • Familiarity with supply chain processes (e.g.inventory planning, warehouse management)
  • Working knowledge of MS Office, relational databases and ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
  • Analytical mind with business acumen
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Attention to detail
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 for over 30 years, 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 Sumitomo’s 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. 
 
To learn more about us, please visit www.sewsus.com. 
 
About the Sumitomo Electric Group 
Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 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.  
 
To learn more about Sumitomo Electric Group, please visit http://global-sei.com.  
 
**Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying.**   An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
 
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