Supply Chain Analyst
Job Description
Direct Manager: Supply Chain Manager
Direct Reports: None
Location: On-site (Opelika, AL)
The Company
Alligare, LLC, located in Opelika, AL, is a global leader in providing turn-key vegetation management solutions. Alligare specializes in strategic markets consisting of Aquatic, Forestry, Range and Pastureland, Railroads, Adjuvants/Additives and Vegetation Management. Our specialties include both developing and distributing custom made herbicides to a variety of clients for a variety of situations.
Alligare specialists, having trained knowledge and expertise, can give both better advice, faster service, and a more cost-effective solution than a traditional sales force could offer. With Alligare’ s methods of delivering results-oriented, market-based solutions, we are able to always reach the same results with our products – unsurpassed performance and value.
Position Overview
Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager, the Supply Chain Analyst coordinates production with third party manufacturing sites, performs forecast analysis for procurement and production planning from in-company and third-party vendors. As well as maintain inventory levels at sites across the distribution network.
Primary Responsibilities
- Maintains consistent stock of inventory and product distribution across multiple warehouses.
- Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items requiring replenishment.
- Prepares and distributes inventory reports.
- Develops and maintains good working relationships with vendors.
- Maintains accurate daily records of goods received and shipments made.
- Manages and maintains inventory system; facilitates upgrades to related database and/or software
- Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory.
- Assists with periodic (at least annual) physical inventory audits.
- Develops and maintains detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the company, at sites.
- Maintains required quantity of supplies and materials to optimize production.
- Analyzes current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company.
- Assists with policy development to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; implements subsequent changes to processes.
- Identifies optimal shipment and transportation routes with attention to consolidation of warehousing and distribution.
- Negotiates prices for raw material and delivery with suppliers, vendors, and/or shipping companies.
- Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identifies and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field required
- Three years of experience in Supply Chain role required
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience with computerized inventory systems required
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent communication skills with customer service, finance, suppliers, warehouse teams
- Basic understanding of inventory control procedures.
- Proficient keyboarding skills.
- Extremely organized and able to work with minimum supervision.
- Ability to develop professional relationships with outside vendors.
- Ability to perform basic math calculations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Thorough understanding of company products and logistics.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of SAP preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.
Must be able to navigate warehouse and reach items both high and low.
Alligare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
