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The Supply Chain Analyst will analyze data and processes to improve the Kennametal’s delivery of products and services to customers. They will support the design, development and implementation of new concepts as well optimize existing processes. This position will support the end-to-end supply chain including demand planning, supply planning, inventory planning and logistics. Efforts will be focused on delivering value through service, lead time, inventory, and productivity.
Job Responsibility:
Takes direction from Director North America Supply Chain, supporting the supply chain transformation and influencing supply chain related objectives by working closely with the supply chain team, manufacturing teams, suppliers and other key stakeholders
Support implementation of global solutions and provide feedback on potential improvements
Develop reports and tools to support performance management and process changes
Monitor compliance of users to process changes through reports and regular forums
With guidance from a manager or Senior resource, facilitate business groups – develop content for user group meetings, training events, etc.
Develop, maintain, and execute material requirements plans (MRP) to ensure timely availability of purchased materials. Collaborate with suppliers to confirm delivery schedules, expedite critical materials, and manage shortages
Participate in requirements sessions, document expected business outcomes and work with partners to implement successfully
Apply business analysis skills to manage and manipulate complex high-volume data from a variety of sources
Use and develop within planning systems (SAP and SAP IBP) to enable expected business objects
Communicate with other departments within the organization to identify efficiency issues, develop solutions and implement changes
Requirements:
Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Information Systems or other related field
2+ years of related experience in supply chain such as demand planning, supply planning or inventory planning
Possesses working knowledge of Supply Chain Management, including the underlying theories and concepts
Passion for business analytics and working with large data sets to extrapolate meaningful information
Passion for supply chain technology and design
Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking and communication skills
Ability to work independently to identify issues, take ownership and drive a solution
Experience with SAP and/or SAP IBP
Basic understanding of relational databases
Technical understanding of planning solutions (material masters, routings, BOMs, forecasting, material requirements planning, etc.)