Supply Chain Analyst - professional development opportunities (Hiring Immediately)

Supply Chain Analyst

Location : Grand Prairie, TX

Shift : M-F 8am -5pm

Position Summary

This position coordinates all processes and functions of a department and

provides visibility to management by tracking, process over-sight, auditing,

researching and troubleshooting operational issues or functions.

Major Responsibilities :

Supply Chain

Weigh or count items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to

company standards (as applicable). Follow daily parts control function,

including track and trace, production schedule analysis, and exception

management. Provide parts follow up ensuring optimal material flow.

Analytics

Assist in the development and presentation of customer analytics, key

trends, and solution proposals during internal and external meetings. In

addition, assist in continuous improvement and cost savings initiatives.

Customer Relations

Work with customers to resolve stock shortages, meet deadlines and answer

questions. Proactively seek opportunities to improve customer inventory and

material flow processes. Timely and accurate communication of critical issues

to manager and customer.

Process Improvement

Examine current processes and implement, or recommend improvements to drive

out waste. Follow processes that are set by Engineering and assist with the

implementation of any process and transportation design changes.

SupplierCarrier Relations

Work with suppliers to correct partshipment issues. Track shipments to

ensure shipment deadlines are met. Work with carriers to resolve issues in

transit or at customer facility.

Other Projects

As assigned by the Manager

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelors degree preferred
• 1 year of inventoryauditingtransportation experience preferred
• Fundamental understanding of transportation, supply chain and logistics
• Ability to learn and operate various inventory and transportation management

systems, in addition to extension applications.

• Ability to follow processes and procedures
• Data Analysis skills required
• Strong problem solving and time management skills required
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and multi task required
• Ability to follows process and standard procedures
• Experience analyzing large sets of data preferred
• Advanced computer skills including Excel and Outlook required
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the hours necessary to accomplish

the job duties, work at the specific location required, complete Penske

employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past

employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening.

Physical Requirements :

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The associate will be required to : read; communicate verbally andor in written form; remember and analyze certain information;

and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms.

The associate must be able to occasionally lift andor move up to 25lbs12kg.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Penske Logistics

Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and

freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for

market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America,

Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by

increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske

Logistics to learn more.

Job Category : LogisticsSupply Chain

Job Family : Analytics & Intelligence

Address : 730 E Trinity Blvd

Primary Location : US-TX-Grand Prairie

Employer : Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID : 2415078