Supply Chain Analyst in High Point, North Carolina at UNIVERSAL FURNITURE

SAMSON INVESTMENT HOLDING COMPANY

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Supply Chain Analyst

Position Summary

Analyze warehouse and overseas inventory, demand, production schedules and replenishment requirements to support established inventory targets, service levels and timely order fulfillment.

Essential Functions

Organize and facilitate monthly forecast and production planning meetings for key managers.Develop and maintain forecasts for all finished-goods SKUs, incorporating major customer input where appropriate; generate monthly forecast reporting.Work within established inventory plan parameters to develop monthly production plans and release purchase orders to factories to meet inventory and service goals.Monitor and maintain master schedule dates in Oracle; synchronize inventory with the global system; manage purchase orders to reflect factory schedules and expedite production when needed.Ensure item master accuracy and develop and manage supply chain metrics to evaluate performance against company goals.Monthly analyze, calculate and update model stock and reorder point inventory levels for all inventoried items, including warehouse and overseas inventory.Analyze weekly warehouse requirements and initiate releases to suppliers and factories; issue, revise and maintain purchase orders to support inventory and service goals.Analyze inventory daily to identify oversold items, shortages and other exceptions; use SKU availability reports to prioritize container shipments.Coordinate with suppliers and global contacts to resolve issues, monitor production and delivery schedules, and maintain accurate Oracle schedule and inventory information.Enter new items and categories; maintain Oracle item master data, attributes and existing SKUs, and verify production order accuracy.Review global production and inventory reports; load and reconcile information with Oracle and investigate discrepancies.Prepare weekly inventory reports by location, including on-time warehouse and overseas inventory, master inventory and unsold inventory reporting.Prepare monthly inventory charts, on-time inventory reports, Legacy Classic service metrics, SKU productivity reports and forecast data/reports for the Sales team.Review open-order reports weekly; perform daily ASN review and automation processing; review weekly production schedule movements and report changes to the team; review new open orders and cancellations daily.Process outside supplier purchase orders and shipping advice; respond to management requests for data analysis and reporting.Assist with training new and existing employees, closeout processes and domestic purchasing; support Supply Chain Planners and management with departmental priorities.Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Strong SQL skills required, including the ability to query, analyze and manage data.Strong Excel, data analysis, organization, prioritization and problem-solving skills; attention to detail and accuracy.Experience with Oracle ERP preferred. Familiarity with inventory, purchase orders, item master data and forecasting systems desirable.Effective written and verbal communication; ability to work independently and collaboratively with Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, suppliers and global contacts.College degree preferred or 2-3 years of relevant supply chain, inventory or data-management experience.

Work Environment: Office. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This description is not all-inclusive. Management may modify duties and assign other related responsibilities to meet organizational needs.