Analyst, Operations SIOP 

LOCATION: Bowling Green / Kentucky (US-KY), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 7947 | JOB GRADE: 13  

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

Want to help shape tomorrow?  At Bendix we’ve been doing it for 90 years…setting the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety.  We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today! www.bendix.com/careers

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary:

Part of the Supply Chain organization, this position is responsible for monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) within the operations such as demand, production, supply, inventory, and manpower (SIOP) for assigned production lines.  This individual will utilize analytical tools to assist in the prediction of risks.  They will also facilitate the mitigation efforts, using a cross functional team to address areas of constraints.  

Essential Functions:

• Perform business process analysis by monitoring key KPIs and utilize basic and advanced analytical tools to identify and address areas of risk.  This includes the monitoring of demand and capacities of internal production lines. 
• Proactively work with plant operations on constrain demand plans that assist in ensuring external customer demand requirements are being met.
• Lead and facilitate the process of developing mitigation actions to meet customer’s demand.  Lead the weekly cross functional meetings.
• Participate in the implementation of processes that can drive improvements in the area of supplier and customer delivery performance. 
• Provide  timely reports, making recommendations for necessary changes and implement improvements.  Automate where possible.
• Develop and maintain standards, policies, and procedures surrounding procurement data collection, analysis, and reporting. 

Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of materials and inventory management
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• SAP knowledge required
• Knowledge of materials management techniques

Experience:

• 2+ years’ experience in Supply Chain Management required
• 2+ years of analytical experience in performing detailed analyses.
• SAP experience preferred
• Plant experience in Supply Chain a required

Skills:

• Possesses excellent analytical skills and is capable of utilizing the appropriate tools (i.e., excel, system reports, etc.)
• Ability to establish a professional, credible, and trusting relationship with the customer. Takes pride in ensuring positive overall customer experience.   
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.   
• Active listener who strives for resolutions, and drives actions and tasks to completion.
• Ability to influence and persuade to inspire action for both the customer and internal organizational team.  
• Initiative-taker who is action oriented, highly motivated, and possesses a strong sense of urgency.  Capable of performing in a customer-focused, team-based matrix organization is essential.
• Ability to understand and navigate governance, administration, and culture in the internal and external environment, while demonstrating commitment to the organization and its customers.
• Strong ability to work through constraints which could be out of your control.  Must manage stress quickly while remaining calm with a strong ability to control emotions and behaviors.
• Project management – capable of driving small projects and assignments through to completion.  Possess exceptional planning and organizational skills
• Strong collaborator who puts team success before individual contributions; but can work independently and get the job done with minimal direction
• Must be results oriented with demonstrated capability of meeting tight deadlines
• Strong systems and data management skills required, must possess the skills to extract data from system queries to create management reports
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, specifically Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and analysis.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in operations, supply chain management, mathematics, business, or finance required
• Master’s degree preferred
• Green Belt certification is preferred
• APICS certification desired

What does Bendix have to offer you? 
- Work/life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off 
- 401k Plan with Company matching 
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
- Wellness Program and incentives
- Hybrid Work policy
- On-Site Fitness Center
- On-Site Cafeteria with Healthy menu options
- Health and Welfare Insurance Benefits that start on your 1st day of employment:

Company-Paid Benefits:
- Basic Life Insurance
- Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
- Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
- Long Term Disability
- Accident Plan
- Critical Illness Plan
- Hospital Indemnity Plan
- Legal
- Identity Theft and Fraud Protection 

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.