Supply Chain Analyst
Motorola Solutions is a global community focused on enhancing safety through technology. The Supply Chain Analyst will support supply chain analysis, planning, procurement, and inventory management, utilizing strong analytical skills to adapt to a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop a strong understanding of product structures, manufacturing processes, supply chain operations, and their interdependencies
- Independently analyze requirements and forecasts to suggest procurement and inventory strategies with significant financial and operational impact
- Exercise independent judgment in establishing purchasing priorities and authorizing purchase orders within delegated financial authority
- Generate month-end inventory, cost of goods sold, supplier spend, planning and forecasting and other reports as needed
- Lead supplier engagement, including quote evaluation, negotiation strategy, contract terms recommendations, and performance management. Expedite as needed and escalate critical issues
- Oversee supplier performance metrics and collaborate with the Quality team to implement corrective actions
- Apply strong analytical and advanced spreadsheet skills to plan requirements and forecasts in a non-ERP/MRP environment
- Independently evaluate and adjust procurement plans in response to changes in demand, supply constraints, and market conditions
- Collaborate with Warehouse, Shipping, Production, Quality, Engineering, and Sales teams to ensure alignment of supply strategies and avoid disruptions such as line down or missed shipments
- Work closely with the Warehousing team to oversee and review inventory accuracy, review and resolve discrepancies, and support physical inventory counts
- Collaborate with the Finance team and suppliers to resolve accounts payable discrepancies
- Work closely with the Supply Chain Manager to suggest supply chain strategies and other process improvements
- Perform other analytical or strategic supply-chain related duties as assigned by leads/managers to support the team as necessary
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Economics, Physics, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills, with proficiency in numeracy and working with formulas
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
- Ability to interpret complex data and make high-impact operational decisions
- Ability to efficiently analyze multiple scenarios to support risk/benefit assessments and informed decision-making
- Experience in a fast-paced office environment with multiple competing deadlines
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, including VLOOKUP, subtotals, macros, and other analytical tools
- Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts
- All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check
- Experience in electronics manufacturing and supply chain management is highly desirable
- Self-motivated with a focus on delivering high-quality work
Benefits
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- 401K with Company Match
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental & Family Leave
- And more!
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