Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Slate is building safe, reliable, customizable vehicles in the USA and is seeking a Material / Inventory Analyst. This role oversees the planning, purchasing, and inventory of service parts and accessories, including purchase orders, supplier coordination, inventory optimization, and safety-stock management.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Sales Inventory and Operations Planning (SI&OP) team to understand the requirements of your portfolio of parts
- Place and track purchase orders (through our ERP System) to the suppliers of the Service Parts and Accessories in your portfolio of parts
- Work collaboratively with suppliers on reviewing and improving lead times, minimum order quantities, rounding values, and other related purchase data to optimize inventory stored at Slate’s warehouse / 3PL
- Monitor parts inventory levels and work collaboratively with suppliers on expediting and de-expediting orders based on actual orders received
- Devise and implement parts level strategies and procedures to drive efficient inventory control, leading to optimized inventory levels
- Own the tactical (day-to-day) supplier relationships while fostering long-term partnerships
Skills
- 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Management
- Strong analytical skills, with sufficient understanding of basic and advanced material management processes and practices
- Proficiency in ERP Systems and Project Management tools
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or other data analysis tools, such as SmartSheets, Tableau, Alteryx, or other scripting tools
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an understanding of how to present complex data in easily understood ways to multiple levels with the business
- Strong problem solving capabilities, with attention to detail
- Comfortable in start-up environments
- You can roll up your sleeves to do the work and build, or recommend the tools needed to be successful as the company grows
- A proactive, “one company” teammate with a continuous improvement approach, equally comfortable with warehousing practices, material management, business planning, and financial implications
- Capability to work cross-functionally with external partners and internal teams, building strong relationships that produce positive results
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis
- We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Material Management, Material Analytics, Operations, or equivalent is preferred
- While a degree is preferred, we value hands-on experience and a proven track record of success as a suitable substitute and encourage candidates to apply who can demonstrate relevant and commensurate professional experience
- Preferably working in Material Management
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Vacation
- 401k
- The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in the equity program, subject to the rules governing such programs.
- The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.
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