Supply Chain Analyst

Job Responsibility:

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Summary

As a Supply Chain Analyst you will perform a variety of data analysis and support supply chain process improvements, supplier sourcing and negotiation activities, and other business improvement initiatives. The role will also source and negotiate the best quality goods and services for the company, securing the most economically advantageous outcome. In addition, the role will support the Supply Chain function globally with respect to training and review/enhancement of ERP system functionality and policies and procedures.

Purchasing & Contract Negotiation

• Obtains and reviews quotes through a variety of processes, from informal RFQ (Request for Quotation), through to full tendering and evaluation.
• Obtains best value for money for purchases undertaken through effective negotiation with potential suppliers; maintains the quality requirements of the business in relation to procurement activities and applies best industry practice.
• Initiates purchase orders and works with suppliers to monitor and/or expedite delivery; conducts follow-up with suppliers to resolve any delivery, quality, or cost problems.
• Communicates product delivery issues quickly and across all levels of the organization.
• Engages, supports and obtains agreement from key stakeholders in respect of Supply Chain contract implementation.
• Continually strives to lower material costs, improve supplier quality and delivery, and reduce the supplier base by working supplier rationalization projects.
• Pursues supplier consolidation or tiered supplier models and negotiates contracts with a view to reduce cost and obtain the best possible terms and conditions.

Business Process & Data Analyst

• Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of business unit/functional group business processes and the information/data required and generated by these processes.
• Collaborates with other areas of the business to gather, consolidate, and analyse data to prepare business cases for business process changes, supplier sourcing and negotiations, and make vs. buy decision making.
• Comprehends and reacts to reports on the following measures of performance for assigned inventory and/or supplies: overall stock levels; inventory turns; aged inventory; due date compliance; shortages; cost savings opportunities.
• Produces a variety of ad-hoc reporting. Presents and/or assists with preparing presentations of various data and reporting for all levels of management.

General

• Understands procurement and supplier sourcing and approval policies and procedures; interfaces with suppliers, staff, and management to obtain appropriate documentation and approvals.
• Reviews and recommends updates to company instructions and material policies and procedures.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• 5 to 7 years' prior procurement experience preferred; thorough knowledge of sourcing and tendering, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation required.
• Intermediate to Advanced experience with data analytics tools (Excel, Access, PowerBI, Tableau, etc.).
• Good analytical, organizational, interpersonal, decision making, conflict resolution, oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in an aviation environment an asset.
• Experience working in an MRO environment an asset.

Preferred:

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Supply Chain.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• Company Pension with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid vacation starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities