Supply Chain and Inventory Analyst

Title: Supply Chain and Inventory Analyst

Industry: Automotive Technology

Location: Foster City, CA

Duration: ~6 months

• Determine required materials and generate purchase orders in the SAP MRP system.
• Update material due dates in MRP and communicate delivery dates to the production team; monitor and report delays, changes, etc.
• Work with suppliers and internal departments to ensure consistent and timely supply; ensure part numbers, quantities, and due dates are accurate and aligned with demand.
• Understand production goals, Material Readiness Dates, timelines, supplier payments, etc.
• Conduct root cause analysis for supply chain issues/variances and implement corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Manufacturing or Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum 6–8 years of professional experience within purchasing, production, and inventory management.
• Demonstrated experience with contracts, purchasing, and inventory management of technical materials.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• MRP system experience (SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, etc.).

• Supply Chain Management
• Inventory Management
• Purchase Orders
• SAP MRP
• Production Scheduling
• Contract Management
• Analytical Skills
• Process Improvement
• Vendor Negotiation
• Technical Materials

Hourly rate is commensurate with experience and is an estimated range provided by Work Genius.