Analyst, Supply Chain 

LOCATION: Westminster / Maryland (US-MD), United States | BRAND: Knorr Brake Company | REQUISITION ID: 6484 | JOB GRADE:16  | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. 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 at www.KnorrBrake.com!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for ensuring company operating efficiency through data processing, specifically with SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products).  This role will utilize SAP software to determine and communicate necessary changes in Knorr Brake Company’s processes, as well as, develop, test, and implement solutions.  Most critical to success in this role is streamlining business processes while considering reoccurring problems within the structure of KBC, providing counsel and brainstorming potential solutions through software implementations, changes, and upgrades to enable to organization to meet customer and operational demands in the most cost effective way. 

• Help maintain the correct use of a variety of SAP modules, including Manufacturing (PP) Purchasing (MM), Warehouse Management (WM), Finance (FI), and Sales (SD).
• Work closely with all areas of the supply chain to understand specific needs, translate them into technical requirements, recommend scalable solutions for meeting needs, and then implementing solutions efficiently.
• Improve and optimize the existing supply chain network by analyzing current state, quantifying opportunities, develop effective teaching tools, and roll out improvement philosophies within the entire supply chain.
• Focusing on the SAP PP and MM module, the Supply Chain Analyst will improve and develop new models for production and materials management throughout the supply chain.  This includes: 
• Setting up work centers, production supply areas and management of COGI in SAP.
• Implement BOM structure changes, along with completing routine checks in SAP.
• Leading, coordinating, and executing project plans to improve vendor operational performance 
• Complete SAP PP/MM health checks, along with assisting in root-cause analysis
• Handling time maintenance for make-items when routings aren’t used
• Implementing SAP-related corrective actions to maintain and improve MM & PP related KPI’s
• Utilize SAP functionality to streamline business processes, consistent with industry best practices. 
• Design system specifications for KBC, where possible, and develop, test, and implement cost effective solutions within SAP.
• Configure, monitor, and test solutions, providing appropriate review and approval before changes in SAP are implemented.
• Business Process re-engineering, or process improvement, where possible, involving broad based information systems and utilizing tools and techniques to promote business change.  
• Ensure the understanding of business processes to facilitate data accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.  
• Support SAP business users and Key User in delivery of end user training. 
• Troubleshoot, debug, and document support of current projects, as well as general support issues.
• Provide support and assistance to other colleagues, as directed, and any other duties as requested.

Technical Capacity
• SAP ECC 6.0 Production System technical knowledge & expertise List any job-specific knowledge, including systems
• Excellent technical material and process knowledge in a manufacturing environment
• KPS (Knorr Production Systems) knowledge
Project Management
• Full life cycle experience on multiple projects, from requirements gathering through functional specifications/design, quality assurance, user acceptance testing, and deployment validation

Communication Skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Actively interfaces with global supply chain management (SCM), business and senior executives, internal departments, and customers
• Strong facilitation skills to elicit requirements from various personalities across organization boundaries including senior executives

Education

Bachelors Degree, Business or Technical

Experience 

3-5 years

The base pay range for this role is 90,000 USD - 135,000 USD. The company reasonably expects to pay within that range, however, Knorr Brake Company considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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What does Knorr Brake Company have to offer you?

- Competitive Health Benefits, including Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision and Virtual visits
- Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary life, Disability and other Supplemental coverages
- Identity Theft and Legal Protection benefits
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Generous 401(k) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free corporate passes to the Baltimore Zoo and Aquarium
- Free gym membership
- Additional discounts include cellular, auto, theme park & attraction tickets, local restaurants, bank partnerships, etc.
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid “KBC Cares” Volunteer Time Off
- 12 company-paid holidays (includes full week between Christmas and New Year’s)
- Monthly employee welfare events and corporate outreach (Crab Feast, Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day, Chili Cook-Off, etc.)

Knorr Brake Company 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.