Analyst Supply Chain

Toshiba International Corporation is a world leader in the design and manufacture of motors, motor controls and power electronics products. Many of these products are designed, built and tested in our 1,000,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Houston, TX. We have developed a totally integrated manufacturing process from research and development, design, engineering, production and manufacturing to after-market service and sales & marketing.

Toshiba differentiates itself from its competitors through its commitment to quality and reliability. We build products to perform in the most difficult conditions. From raw material to the finished product, we assure exacting quality, engineering excellence and stringent testing to meet domestic and international performance standards.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Supply Chain Analyst uses analytical and quantitative methods and systems to understand, predict, and enhance supply chain processes. Responsible for assembling data, analyzing performance, identifying problems, and developing recommendations which support SCM planning and operations. This position also needs an understanding of lean manufacturing, warehouse and inventories analysis along with material management and deep understanding of forecasting and safety inventories.

Responsibilities:

• Gathers and interprets relevant data (costs, productivity, demand patterns, etc.)
• Investigates problems, finds root causes, and develops solutions
• Develops periodic performance reports and distributes them to stakeholders
• Monitors contract compliance of carriers and other logistics service providers
• Provides analytical support for projects, new business opportunities, and proposals
• Coordinates delivery schedules and other supply chain activities
• Analyzing the inventories statues and forecasting
• Providing supports in supply chain channels management to reduce the expenses;
• Involving effectively to reduce the cost of procurement and reduce any wastes
• Provides proper advice to buyers and/or planners in forecasting and lean manufacturing areas;
• Performing cross functioning with engineering, plants and marketing to reduce the hidden costs and providing assistance to develop corporate and global supply chain agreements and activities

Education/Certification:

• 4 year degree required with emphasis on operations and supply chain and material management
• Advanced degree preferred in supply chain, mathematics, economics, or computer information systems

Skills & Experience:

• 3-5 years in supply chain analysis with emphasis on forecasting or 1 year of experience with a Master's degree
• Must have intermediate knowledge of data mining from ERP and/or financial systems such as Oracle EBS, AS400/BAN
• Must have working knowledge of smart forecasts forecasting software
• Must have the ability of understanding material management concepts, forecasting, and data analysis
• Strong interest in data analysis and improving supply chain performance.
• Experience as a Buyer or Planner is highly preferred.
• Basic understanding of purchasing, inventory management, and material planning.
• Good communication skills and willingness to work cross-functionally with Plant and Engineering teams.
• Proficient in Excel; interest in learning Power BI or analytical tools is a plus.

Travel:

• Limited as needed

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