Supply Chain Analyst in Des Plaines
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Position Summary:
Responsible for supply portal ordering, manual order entry, order tracking, appointment follow-up, and writing reports. Will research and analyze discrepancies in the inventory and sales data
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
• Enter forecasted orders, Purchase Orders and any adjustments accurately and on time.
• Determine pallet weight and truck capacity
• Maintain accurate records including up-to-date variance reports of items ordered verses items received, forecasted verses sales and ending inventory levels verses targeted.
• Verify Supplier Order confirmation and delivery dates.
• Track and Trace inbound orders in a timely and efficient manner to ensure appointment times are being met and trucks are being received.
• Maintain Supplier Portals including trouble shooting any challenges with the system.
• Utilize all computer applications effectively and ensure timely updates to all applications with vital information: anomalies, item numbers etc.
• Work with Operations to ensure that accurate inventory levels are recorded.
Required Skills and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree or GED with 2+ years working in data entry field.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Excel experience with ability to utilize formulas such as v-lookups, x-lookups.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to perform business mathematical tasks.
• Ability to analyze large pools of data accurately and efficiently.
• Superior organizational skills and ability to handle vast amounts of inventory and SKU's.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage firm deadlines.
• This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test.
Skills and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree and 1+ year working in data entry field.
• Understanding of planning system (Blue Yonder, SAP, or similar).
• Understanding of and experience in the food or beverage/beer industry.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: