Supply Chain Material Analyst Job Bedford area,Nova Scotia Canada,Supply Chain/Logistics

Summary

Reporting directly to the Director, Supply Chain, the Supply Chain Material Analyst is responsible to perform specific analysis for the Supply Chain team related to Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Purchasing Analysis and Data Analytics.

As a Supply Chain Material Analyst, your main responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

Develop and perform analytics related to supply chain and potentially other key functions.

Evaluate business forecasts and pinpoint any areas of vulnerability of company requirements

Able to build and run queries from databases to assist in Supply Chain Strategy.

Load approved material budgets into ERP system.

Monitor, investigate and document root causes for significant variances (supplier price changes, engineering change orders, bill of material differences, inventory receipt errors, yield losses, scrap, or rework).

Prepare and communicate variance explanations to key stakeholders.

Maintain and improve standard cost setting processes for materials; lead or support periodic standard cost roll updates.

Ability to manage, sort and provide insight from large data sets.

Ability to develop and maintain regular weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting.

Ability to seek opportunities for cost savings and processes improvements through data analytics

Maintain supply chain data integrity of ERP system and fix errors or omissions where required

Implementation of supply chain tools as they integrate with reporting and business intelligence data.

Look for creative ways to improve purchasing ability to make contributions to the company’s goals

Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company

Other related duties

What you require to be successful in the role:

Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree or combination of education and equivalent work experience;

Experience in a similar role within the high-tech industry (preferably in the defense manufacturing environment);

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft BI and ERP systems;

Effective computer skills including, excel spreadsheets and database maintenance and update;

Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in dynamic environments.

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);

Ability to display data effectively;

Good organization skills;

Effective customer service skills;

Demonstrated problem-solving skills;

Works well within a team;

Commitment to ethical standards, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Benefits of working with DRS

A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter

An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology

Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance

Industry leading wellness program including:
Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program

Competitive compensation including:
Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning Maternity and Parental leave top-up Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off


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