Sr. Supply Chain Analyst

 About the Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5.2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

Voith Turbo is hiring for:

Sr. Supply Chain Analyst
York, PA Hybrid

 

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Reasons you’ll love working here: 

• Flexibility with Work/Life Balance 
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package 
• 401K with generous company match 
• Climate-Neutral Footprint Worldwide 
• Tuition reimbursement 

 

Summary

The incumbent in this job is responsible to Support the overall Voith efforts in achieving the goals & objectives of delivery, inventory, quality and service. This role also performs data management and analysis with the goal of improving the organization's supply chain.

 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

 

• Supports analysis and development of purchasing forecasts utilizing the tools available to monitor changes in sales order requirements.
• Monitor inventory turns goals while maintaining availability on core materials for smooth production. Analyze & maintain the safety stock level periodically.
• Monitor material delivery schedules based on MRP requirements with a focus on zero stock outs and minimizing excess inventory.
• Data Management and Analysis of raw materials, purchasing, inventory and sales trends to mitigate risks and seek opportunities to balance the supply chain.
• Process purchase requisitions from internal stakeholders and ensure the accuracy of information
• Identify and source requirements from a supply base of current and/or new suppliers based on the project needs, specifications, flow down requirements and material group strategy / business targets
• Receive, review and evaluate vendor proposals to make purchase recommendations and issue Purchase orders
• Track purchases, monitors supplier quality and delivery and communicates to internal stakeholder
• Review and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Proactively anticipate and communicate potential material shortages. Develop and execute recovery plans for anticipated shortages to eliminate/minimize impact to customers.
• Maintains a current supplier database of supplier information and ensures proper documentation. Monitor external supplier prices in Navision Item card required to generate a fully costed product.
• Adhere to the VOITH Purchasing Guidelines as well as the Standard Operating Procedures related to purchasing activities. Follow Voith standards and guidelines for establishing new suppliers and insure they are qualified commercially, product quality and financially to support Voith business needs
• Process import paperwork, custom clearance, and cargo pick-up with US Ocean Ports
• Track shipping status and ensure visible communication to all stakeholder
• Effective communication with 3rd party logistic provider (rail, ocean, LTL trucking); ensure compliance of logistical regulations.
• Analyze logistic route, 3PL performance and quote trend to suggest cost saving initiative
• Constant review of current lanes and assessment of consolidation opportunities
• Oversee freight audit and payment process and reporting
• Manage claims processes, reporting and training
• Proactively research and report on trends and industry changes and make recommendations
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Sr. Manager of Supply Chain.
• Plan and implement supply chain optimization projects

 

 

Qualifications

 

• BS Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Materials Management or related field or minimum 1-5 years’ relevant experience
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to thoroughly analyze, interpret data / information to make sound informed decisions
• This position requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently troubleshoot as well as develop alternative solutions to problems.
• Ability to understand En