ANALYST 1-3, SUPPLIER INTEGRATION
LOCATION: Acuna / Coahuila (MX-COA), Mexico | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 6874 | JOB GRADE: 12
| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Position Summary:
Part of the supply chain function, this position is responsible to manage continuously a select set of suppliers to ensure standard supply delivery performance. It will also be responsible to identify areas of risk and develop mitigation plans when risks may impact supply.
Essential Functions:
- Manage supplier delivery performance by monitoring KPIs and taking right actions according our KPS methods guideline (PDCA)
- Ensure seamless coordination and alignment by managing global supply demand and capacities of supplier (e.g. avoid capacity bottleneck situation by levelling and allocating (open) purchasing orders)
- Proactively work with suppliers to identify risks in our local/global external supply base to mitigate line stops and special freights by early warning and setting right information’s and actions. This includes coaching suppliers on process and procedures, risk management, and monitoring of at-risk deliveries.
- Participate and contribute local SIOP process, e.g. get operational input for critical topics, provide information out of supplier escalation meetings etc.)
- Support supplier escalation: Coordinate and execute counter actions with escalated suppliers, track and report their status and organize follow-ups (aligned with other locations by shared supplier).
- Organize and perform on-site visits with critical suppliers to strengthen supplier relationship and define measures and preventive actions (by international supplier with the support of regional supply chain teams)
- The employee has the authority to stop the production line, when he/she notices that the product has a quality problem or defect.
- Support PSA Activities and procedures with team members
- Perform all those activities that by the nature of the position are required.
Management & Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees. Co-ops or students may report to this position.
Knowledge:
- Strong knowledge of materials and inventory management
- SAP knowledge preferred
- Knowledge of materials management techniques
Experience:
Analyst 1, Supplier Integration
- 2+ years’ experience in Supply Chain Management required
- SAP experience preferred
- Plant experience in Supply Chain a plus
Analyst 2, Supplier Integration
- 5+ years’ experience in Supply Chain Management required
- SAP experience preferred
- Plant experience in Supply Chain a plus
- Advanced experience in their field
Analyst 3, Supplier Integration
- 7+ years’ experience in Supply Chain Management required
- SAP experience preferred
- Plant experience in Supply Chain a plus
- Expert in their field
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/Certifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration required
- 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
- Vacation Premium
- Major medical expenses
- Christmas Bonus
- Life insurance
- Educational assistance program
- Wellness program
- Saving Fund
- Pantry Vouchers
- Personal Days Paid
- Permits paid for: Marriage or Death of a direct relative
- Attendance Bonuses
- Cafeteria Subsidy
- Subsidy for prescription glasses
- Medical service in plant
- Recognition Programs
- Gym