Supply Chain Analyst

Title: Supply Chain AnalystLocation: San Antonio TXContract: 4 months+ EntandablePay Rate: $50hr. -$55/hr. (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors)Job Description:This position is responsible for Supply Chain system administration, support, and report development and amalysis. Responsible for development of ad hoc and standardized reporting, data visualization, trend analysis and complex forecasting models to support operations and financial plans to identify opportunities for process improvement.Task and Responsibilities:• Core responsibilites focus on strategic as well as operational/tactical aspects.• Creates and conducts advanced data and process validation testing scenarios.• Identifies reporting requirements, extracts data from relevant sources and compiles into user-friendly, actionable data reports.• Develops understanding of tools and processes of customers and Information Technology - lean tools, process improvement tools and data visualization tools.• Utilizes SAP (ERP) and SAP/BI for research, analysis, and report writing.• Creates information views using existing landscape (data structure) and reporting tools, and test and validates report data and performance.• Trains customer on usage of tool and analysis of data. Customizes training based on evaluation of customer skill level and responsibilities.• Creates, forecasts, and analyzes information sets to comply with external reporting guidelines.• Develops, analyzes, and monitors financial and operational metrics for management, including capital and operating & maintenance financial budget and business plan initiatives.• Evaluates existing and new tools and processes to identify needs and gaps and keeps abreast of latest technological developments that could be adopted into the strategic framework.• Represents Supply Chain in cross-functional teams to impact decisions that are aligned with the strategic goals of the organization.• Leads or facilitates cross-functional teams focusing on Supply Chain initiatives.• Coordinates and facilitates discussions with customers to understand goals and provide analytical support to improve processes and cost efficiencies.• Proactively monitors usage of information needs for customers.• Manages security and sensitivity of data before publishing or granting access.• Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Skills- Exceptionally strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.- Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of a particular field of specialization to complete complex assignments.- Ability to make recommendations and independent decisions.- Familiarity with inventory management concepts and warehouse management.- Advanced understanding of procurement, government compliance, and workflow related concepts.- Advanced understanding of variance analysis and business impact and provide key inputs in budgeting process.- Advanced understanding of SAP content, reports, table structures and current reporting tools.- Ability to work independently or as a member of a team, coordinating with others to achieve results with multiple deadlines.- Familiarity with reporting tools such as Business Objects, SAP/BI.- Intermediate knowledge of program/project management concepts.- Demonstrated well-developed written and verbal communication skills with all levels across the organization.- Ability to multi-task various critical work assignments in a fast-paced environment in a professional manner.- Advanced in Microsoft Office Package, including work processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, internet, electronic mail and scheduling.- Advanced in Microsoft Windows environment.Minimum Education:Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Supply Chain or related field from an accredited university.Preferred Qualifications- Masters degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Supply Chain or related field from an accredited university.- Experience in Supply Chain Management or related field with increasing levels of responsibility.- Extensive experience developing process flow diagrams and using lean tools to eliminate process waste.- Extensive experience with leading project teams, creating dashboards, and planning capital and O&M budgets.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledBenefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:· The California Fair Chance Act· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance