Supply Chain Analyst II

Role Summary

The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for optimizing the use of company assets in the acquisition of goods and services. Develop knowledge about supply of materials, formulating short and long term strategies to insure quality and continuity of supply while minimizing cost.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes internal usage patterns and external market trends for assigned items.
• Calculates stocking requirements to keep inventory at acceptable levels.
• Primary liaison between Caris Life Sciences and the supplier for communication of product requirements, timelines, sample requirements, inventory builds, and ongoing material requirements.
• Purchase corporate requirements for assigned materials from approved and qualified suppliers in sufficient lead-time to prevent material shortages.
• Meet with suppliers’ sales representative in order to evaluate their services and products to seek out cost reductions, quality improvements, or new products.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with established Purchasing and Accounting policies, and standards of ethical conduct.
• Communicates updates to both internal and external customers.
• Secures settlements with suppliers on any issues that have caused company losses (poor quality, delivery delays, etc.).
• Obtains best price, terms and conditions from approved suppliers.
• Expedites solution of any issues that arise in relation to delivery date, quality, quantity, and cost of purchased material.
• Recommends cost savings improvements through changes of purchasing systems, sources, and quality.
• Performs periodic inventory audits for assigned items.
• SCS Level I will be responsible for lab-wide consumables (CMI and R&D).

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree
• Required: Knowledge of general supply chain and/or inventory planning
• Required: Proficient in Excel
• Preferred: Experience with computer operations, cost/price analysis and accounting/invoicing practices
• Preferred: Knowledge of materials requirement planning and inventory control techniques
• Preferred: Self-motivated with above average interpersonal skills
• Preferred: Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and with all management levels within the organization
• Preferred: Works well in a team environment

Skills

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work shift work and overtime is required. At times may be required to work weekends/holidays.
• Travel rarely required.