Supply Chain Analyst
Company: INFICON, INC
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
INFICONis a leading provider of innovative instrumentation,
critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0
software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools,
processes, and complete factories. These analysis, measurement and
control products are essential for gas leak detection in air
conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are
vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex
fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics,
flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating
applications. Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the
life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment,
laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage
our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic
chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and
environmental health and safety.The position will be responsible
for improving the efficiency of supply chain operations through
data collection, analysis and recommending sustainable solutions to
meet customer requirements and INFICON ISS objectives. - The ideal
candidate must be able to support the procurement activities and
the strategic objectives within a low volume, high mix
manufacturing environment. The primary responsibility for this
position is to maintain in-stock goals based on timely stock,
forecast review & improve supply chain material flow through
analysis. Responsible for all aspects of the purchase order,
inventory control and vendor management with key supplier
partners.Specific duties include, but are not necessarily limited
to:
- Plan and implement supply chain optimization projects
- Review and analyze data within procurement process to develop
improvement methodology and processes
- Establish and maintain relationships with logistics and
suppliers
- Procure and manage material to meet quality, delivery,
inventory and price targets, using MRP in SAP and Lean Pull
Systems. Effectively manage supply programs to achieve required
lead times and inventory objectives.
- Enter and maintain material master data on assigned part
numbers in SAP
- Develop and communicate schedules and timelines to support
production builds
- Track, monitor, and communicate material order status, while
working to proactively resolve any issues that may arise
- Review & Action item groups often to maintain stock positions &
determine product life cycle action
- Planning and implementing supply chain optimization projects
utilizing SAP
- Create, review Master Item Data ensuring prime optimization for
MRP
- Maintain procurement records such as item data, costs, lead
time, & product quality
- Champion practical problem solving, from root cause analysis to
implementing and sustaining countermeasures
- Action defective goods with Quality Team & supplier
partner
- Review and monitor supply/demand information, and take
appropriate actions to ensure minimal 95% fill rate in support of
production schedules
- Promote positive relationships internally and with external
businesses
- Reviews root cause analysis of SAP Inventory Transaction Work
Flows, creating inventory standards and targets with metrics to
support operational continuous improvement
- Maintain policies and procedures for safety stock, lead time,
consignment stock, schedule changes and appropriate approvals; Owns
the integrity of procurement / MM data in ERP SAP systems
- Manage supply buffers and allocation to shorten lead times and
build resiliency into the supply chain without driving excess
inventory
- Drive KPI to improve Inventory Turns and increase efficiency in
Supply ChainEducation and/or Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or
Business
- Three years of Purchasing, Supply Chain and Demand planning
experience
- High level of proficiency in SAP
- Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP including data elements to drive
MRP. Excellent computer skills with an emphasis in Microsoft
applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Experience working with advanced manufacturing techniques:
KANBAN, pull systems, VMI, LEAN. - Not required but highly
desirable.
- Knowledge and experience with quality tools such as Lean Six
Sigma, Yellow Belt or Higher, FAI, FMEA, DFM. Not required but
highly desirable
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to develop and execute creative and innovative
solutionsBehaviorsA successful candidate must be a capable
communicator, fast learner, adept at managing multiple
responsibilities and able to work collaboratively with business
partners at all levels of the organizationThis includes but is not
limited to:
- Great communicator, motivator, team player
- Work well with both internal and external teams
- Customer-centric and service-oriented
- Self-starter in a fast-paced, constantly evolving team
environment
- Excellent oral & written communication skillsINFICON provides a
dynamic work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and
inclusion. Our employees experience on going green initiatives,
flexible work hours, and a variety of health and wellness programs.
INFICON's -forward thinking approach offers countless opportunities
to design, support, and manufacture a diverse product portfolio
that expands globally. Our Lean and Agile work environment offers a
competitive salary, relocation assistance, a discretionary bonus
and generous employee benefits; major medical, dental, health,
vision, 401K, Open PTO, tuition reimbursement and more!Equal
Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other
manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they
have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the
pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have
access to the compensation information of other employees or
applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot
disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals
who do not otherwise have access to compensation information,
unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or
charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding,
hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the
employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to
furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Keywords: INFICON, INC, Syracuse , Supply Chain Analyst, Professions , Syracuse, New York
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