Supply Chain Analyst

LAPP is a family‑owned company headquartered in Stuttgart and a global leader in cable and connection technology. Founded in 1959, we are still fully family‑owned today. With around 5,800 employees, we are operating in over 80 countries – globally connected and regionally rooted. Working at LAPP means more: this is where inventive spirit and a hands‑on mentality meet cherished values and tradition.

We offer all employees the freedom to develop and pursue new opportunities. Flexibility and personal responsibility are just as important to us as a family‑friendly work environment. We value all our colleagues with their talents, ideas and perspectives.

Summary: Under the general direction of the Procurement Director, this role is responsible for the development, analysis & maintenance of Procurement reports & processes, Supplier/vendor analytics, Raw Material trend analysis & Operational reports.

• Develop and maintain reporting for the Procurement team (Open Order Report, Purchase Requisition Review, KPI Dashboard, etc.).
• Liaison with Quality team to develop and maintain reports (Supplier Service Rate, SSC, Vendor Cards, etc.).
• Liaison with the Strategic Inventory and Operations Planning/SIOP Director in developing best practices to manage purchase requisitions.
• Drive continuous Procurement process improvement and participate in initiatives led by colleagues. Execute root‑cause analyses to resolve supply chain disruptions.
• Develop into an SAP Key User (SME) & Master Data responsible for Procurement.
• Create, develop, and maintain Procurement SOPs and work instructions for key purchasing tasks.
• Oversee stock transfer management based on demand analysis, Material Purchase Info Record and Source List creation and management.
• Partner with sales, product management, and engineering to ensure materials are appropriately classified.
• Participating as needed in supplier/vendor meetings & support day‑to‑day Procurement operations with ad‑hoc analysis by request, including PO creation.

• Material creation as needed for various plants (e.g. 6100, 6120, 6140, 6500, 6600).
• Material Management:
  Maintain all material data fields for all plants.
• Continuously audit and maintain the integrity and accuracy of master data.
• Process mass changes to material master as needed.
• Assist Lapp Global Organization with new processes set up and testing as needed.
• Act as a Liaison between North America and Global Material Master Groups.
• Subject matter expert in Material Master, continuously seeking to streamline Material Master processes.
• Partner with Product Manager to create Bill of Materials (BOM), Routing and production schedules for modified and new kits as needed.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude.
• Advanced Excel and data management skills, including Microsoft suite.
• Ability to interact and influence department leaders, peers and team members.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, SAP Analysis for Microsoft excel/AFO) & data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, Power Automate.
• Must be a self‑starter and possess the ability to work independently and use time efficiently.
• Adheres to company policies and procedures, and maintains a professional demeanor.

• BS/BA in Supply Chain, Finance, Business Administration, or another related field.
• Minimum 2‑5 years of experience in supply chain or relevant fields.
• Possession of excellent mathematical skills as well as the ability to organize, plan, forecast and budget accurately.
• No certifications are required for this position.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and suppliers/vendors.
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