Analyst, Supply Inventory Control MOBIS Parts America LLC 2 reviews
Fountain Valley, CA JOB PURPOSE Comments The Supply Inventory Control
Analyst will ensure parts availability to support OE service and
accessory parts requirements. Responsible for attaining and driving
improvements to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Purchase Orders, Fill
Rate, Back Order lines, and inventory (MOS) objectives; while operating
within business constraints. This person may attend meetings with OEs
and vendors linking the relationship with MPA Supply. They will also be
responsible for developing and improving standard operating procedures
(SOPs) as well as training employees. Planning and control of parts and
accessories requires timely and accurate forecast preparation, ordering,
and expediting techniques. In addition to constant coordination and
communication with appropriate OE departments. These responsibilities
have a direct impact on MPA expenses (freight, warehousing), income
(parts sales), and customer service (Fill Rate, Back Order lines), and
therefore have an impact on company profitability. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Comments * Forecasting and ordering parts and accessories using
available tools to meet corporate KPIs (Purchase Orders, Fill Rate, Back
Order lines, and inventory objectives). (45%) * Review daily dealer
backorder and port shortage reports and take appropriate action to
resolve, including XVOR/UPER orders to minimize risk of buy backs. (35%)
Effectively communicate with Management of MPA and OEs on business
KPIs (Purchase Orders, Fill Rate, Back Order lines, and inventory
objectives), current statuses, and issues and resolutions to provide
better customer service. (10%) * Develop, review, document, and maintain
standard operating procedures (SOPs) as needed. (5%) * Work closely with
customers (OEs) and vendors to support business and improve processes.
(5%) KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Comments * Monitor KPIs and provide
direction to meet objectives. * Review and manage all assigned parts to
meet department KPIs. * Prepare and reconcile purchase orders for
assigned parts on a regular basis, including air and sea orders, urgent
air (VOR/XVOR) orders, initial/new model parts orders, and other special
orders, as required to support customer needs and MOBIS purchase
targets. * Monitor dealer Back Orders continuously, and communicate with
suppliers on delivery in order to achieve highest customer service
levels and Fill Rates, while operating within business constraints of
inventory value and air freight expenses. * Manage part and accessory
lifecycles appropriately from initial launch to build out in order to
support timely new model launch and to minimize obsolete inventory.
Identify E&O risk items prior to vehicle build out and take action to
eliminate or reduce. * Review and recommend changes to the Part Master
to ensure that correct supply levels, supersession codes, and part
control codes are maintained and accurate. * Take an active role in
identifying and recommending modifications to the Parts System to aid in
inventory planning and to improve customer service. Participate in the
design, testing, and implementation of short and long term system
enhancements. * Study current forecasting and inventory management
processes, and implement any necessary changes to improve accuracy and
efficiency, with the goal of common, integrated processes to support
OEs. * Coordinate with OEs and Systems department to address any system
problems effecting the planning and expediting of parts and accessories.
Communicate with Management of MPA and OEs issues and resolutions to
provide better customer service through process improvement. * Manage
special projects such as new vehicle launch dealer kits including
ordering, expediting with the vendors and PDCs, communicating to
involved groups, and coordinating dealer order entry and timing with the
PDCs. * Coordinate weekly shipments of PIO accessories from PDCs to
ports to maintain optimal port inventory levels, minimize freight
expense, and support vehicle processing. * Reconcile GLOVIS port
physical inventory results (monthly and annually) with system inventory.
Work with MPA Finance to document variances. Work with Glovis HQ and
to identify port responsible damaged parts, adjust the inventory out of
the system, verify the port has physically removed the inventory, close
the QIR, and generate an invoice request form for MPA Finance. * Work
with vendor partners (i.e. MOBIS Korea, MOBIS Alabama, Translead, and
JYC) and the MPA PDC Managers to optimize the processes for repacking
and distributing transmission and engine seed stock. * Work with audio
and navigation remanufacturing vendors to enhance the core return and
remanufacturing processes to improve inventory availability, reduce
processing lead-times, and minimize obsolesce. * Recommend modification
to OE terms and conditions to benefit dealers and HMA/KMA. * Generate
daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual KPI reports, OE brand
updates, VIP presentations, and other executive summaries. * Support any
ad-hoc requests for analysis, information, special projects, or
additional tasks. WORK SCHEDULE/TRAVEL Work schedule/hours Travel 8:00
am - 5:00 pm Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) by land and/or air.
MAJOR CHALLENGES AND KEY DECISIONS Comments * Strong analytical and
creative problem-solving skills required. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Degree/Diploma Obtained Program of Study Required/Preferred High School
Diploma Required Bachelors Preferred Additional Education Requirements
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred
or combination of education and related experience. EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS Years of Experience Job Category Required/Preferred 2-4
years Operations - Warehousing/Distribution - Inventory Control
Specialist Additional Experience Requirements * Three years of
directly-related experience in inventory management * Demonstrated
ability to identify problems/issues, recommend appropriate solutions,
and follow-up to ensure positive results is required CERTIFICATIONS
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required/Preferred Additional
Certification Requirements APICS (American Production and Inventory
Control Society) or other supply chain related certifications or
affiliations a plus. SKILLS Computer Skills Reasoning Ability
Intermediate computer skills: e-mail, routine database, word processing,
spreadsheets SKILLS -ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Comments * Experience with
inventory planning required * Intermediate to advanced experience with
Microsoft Excel required * Excellent verbal and written communication
skills required * Excellent organizational skills (Reports and
Timelines) * Flexibility and responsiveness to changing circumstances *
Experience with MS Word, PowerPoint, Access or other SQL preferred
COMPETENCIES Title and Description Data Analysis Examines data and
identifies key facts in order to grasp issues, draw conclusions, and
problem solve. Able to identify incorrect or incomplete data and follows
up as necessary for additional information or verification. Applies
logic to analyze and categorize data, making it easier to spot
relationships between information in various forms and sources. Breaks
down complex information into component parts and integrates diverse
themes and lines reasoning to create new insights or levels of
understanding. Collaboration Anticipates and is responsive to the needs
of internal teams and external customers. Is committed to delivering
high-quality products and services. Efficient at gaining the support of
others, building relationships, and managing expectations. Listens
carefully to input and feedback, probes for new ideas, and alternative
points of view and creates open channels of communication. Keeps others
well informed by providing detailed, timely and accurate feedback. Time
Management Prioritizes tasks and manages time to ensure that deadlines
are met. Plans his or her time and sticks to those plans. Prevents or
manages interruptions until the highest priority tasks are accomplished.
Wisely spends time on the most critical and essential needs and is able
to eliminate roadblocks and put trivial concerns aside. Is reliable in
regards to scheduling and provides appropriate timing expectations.
Organization Ability to manage multiple projects and issues at one time
with minimal supervision. Establishes a necessary course of action to
achieve goals and objectives by setting priorities, organizing tasks,
and determine resource requirements. Will seek input from others
regarding priorities and adapt tasks in response to changing timelines
or expectations. Long-term implications are taken into account when
dealing with current problems and issues. Communication Communicate
effectively and appropriately by using good judgment to best communicate
the message. Speak in a clear and credible manner, selecting the right
tone for the situation and audience. Listens to others and allows them
to make their point. Customer Focus Personally demonstrates that
external (or internal) customers are a high priority. Identifies
customer needs and expectations, and responds to them in a timely and
effective manner. Anticipates and prevents factors (i.e. delays) that
can adversely affect the customer. Keeps customers informed about the
status of pending actions and inquire about customer satisfaction with
products or services. Continuous Improvement Ensures work meets or
exceeds standards while identifying and implementing ways to make the
job process more efficient. Studies best practices that can be applied
to improve work tasks and processes. Seeks feedback from colleagues,
superiors, and customers. Identifies alternatives to existing job tasks
or processes, and offers suggestions for improvement. Problem Solving
Takes proactive approaches to anticipate and prevent issues. When
problems occur, this person is able to define, investigate, gather
relevant information, and decide whether the issue requires a group
decision. This person also generates and analyzes alternate solutions to
arrive at a workable solution. Rarely settles for the quickest solution
and/or is taken by surprise when problems occur. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Activity Level Lifting Requirements Work Environment
Light/non-strenuous daily activity Up to 5 pounds. Please note this job
description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing
of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the
employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may
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