Supply Chain Analyst

ERIKS North America ERIKS is a leading international industrial service provider that offers a wide range of technical products, co-engineering, and customized solutions, as well as related services. We help customers in a variety of industrial segments to improve their products' performance and reduce their total cost of ownership. Our technical know-how is the basis of our specialism. We have built up deep expertise in the areas of gaskets, industrial & hydraulic hoses, conveying systems and more. We supply A-brands as well as manufacture our own products. Our skilled colleagues serve customers in their original equipment manufacturing (OEM) and maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations (MRO). ERIKS has a strong and established position in North America. Role Profile Position: Supply Chain Analyst Job Location: Canada **Job Type**: Full-Time Status: Exempt Summary of the Role Responsible for the analysis of ERIKS supply chain data & information; the Supply Chain Analyst reviews associated data, recommends areas for improvement, and leads projects to establish strategy to ensure the availability of materials, maintenance of inventory and operational / logistic efficiencies. They coordinate and integrate MRP parameters according to changing trends and challenges among suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and customers; identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and capabilities of the supply chain. **Responsibilities**: - Data Analytics - Data mining, analysis, synopsis, proposals - Evaluation of historical info & data trends to drive planning & forecast strategy - Cost-benefit and ROI analysis - Data modeling: graphs/charts, diagrams, pivot tables including large, multi-dimensional data sets - Project Management - Lead supply chain, inventory management and logistics optimization projects - Conceptualize scope, schedule, team and management of project execution - Cross-functional coordination among multiple sites to standardize and simplify practices - Process Development & Continuous Improvement - Understand supply chain-related processes and methods -> identify opportunities for improvement - Create workflows to business results such as cashflow, inventory turns, productivity, etc. - Streamline activity related to inventory warehousing, logistics, stock planning, etc. - Develop process architecture and collaborate with IT to implement technical solutions - Reporting - Identify critical aspects to be measured as well as efficient methods to facilitate improvement - Establish and manage primary metrics / KPI and relationships - Generation and ownership of associated reporting - Other duties as assigned Skills and Abilities - Supply chain management / inventory control acumen including forecasting and planning - Robust organizational and planning skills and documentation rigor - Ability to drive change (process & culture) initiatives as a self-starter as well as lead cross-functional teams - Effective interpersonal skills and ability to influence - Mix of mathematical and analytical skills with strategic and critical thinking - Autonomy to summarize and present data, synopses, action/project plans, etc. to influence peers and management - Strong verbal / written communication and networking skills - Experience working with quality tools and techniques to drive problem solving and continuous improvement activities (8D, 5Y, etc.) - Involvement in implementation of Lean 5S, 6-sigma and other business improvement projects **Qualifications**: - Required travel approximately 10% - Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Logistics or Mathematics - Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Analytics preferred - 5+ years of relevant supply chain experience, ideally within multi-location, complex industrial distribution environment - Supply Chain Management certifications preferred - Proficiency with MS Office Suite, SQL, and other advanced analytical models Total Rewards - Competitive compensation plan - Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability - Defined Contribution Pension Plan - Paid time off Equal Opportunity Employer It is our policy to employ qualified persons without regard for race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation or disability. Individuals are considered for employment, promotion, or training solely on their ability to perform the essential functions of the position.