Supply Chain Analyst

Join Anatometal, a leading name in body jewelry manufacturing located in beautiful Santa Cruz, CA, serving a dedicated worldwide customer base since 1991. At Anatometal, we deeply value our team, offering comprehensive training and opportunities for leadership and skill development.

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The Supply Chain Systems Analyst analyzes and improves a company's supply chain processes and systems, focusing on data analysis, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing solutions to optimize operations and ensure smooth product flow.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designs analytical reporting to review and maintain key performance indicators related to inventory levels for raw materials and finished goods.

• Maintains and reviews forecast planning vs. actual sales to help optimize future inventory levels.

• Performs inventory analysis with ability to identify slow moving items, define inventory turns at item/product category/warehouse location level.

• Performs inventory reconciliations by comparing receipt reports across various systems to identify discrepancies and resulting variances.

• Issues, tracks, maintains, and ensures accuracy of Purchase Orders for stocked and custom products.

• Proactively drives vendors to meet expected timelines and delivery schedules and provides visibility and reporting of supplier performance.

• Recommends and maintains supplier mix targets based on pricing and performance.

• Manages and ensures accuracy of all documentation (Packing List, Commercial Docs) related to procurement from domestic and international suppliers.

• Evaluates vendors based on price, reliability, capability and previous transaction history.

• Identifies areas for improvement in the supply chain, such as streamlining processes, reducing costs, and improving efficiency.

SKILLS:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in data analysis tools and technics is crucial for extracting meaningful insights from data.

• Knowledge of supply chain systems, ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven negotiation skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Thorough understanding of purchasing procedures and policies.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor degree in Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Management Information Systems, or related field.

• 4+ years’ experience

• Previous Inventory Management experience preferred.

• Strong computer skills emphasizing MS Excel and ERP reporting systems (preferably NetSuite)

This is a hybrid role with expectation to be on site 2-3 times per week.