Supply Chain Analyst

Job Title: Supply Chain Analyst Location:Louisville, KY 40213 (100% Onsite) Duration: 6 months temp to hire Pay range: $43.27 per hour to $48.08 per hour on W2 In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Provides close coordination with plant engineering to assure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities for continuous improvement projects and cost savings. Secures and analyzes vendor quotations Negotiates pricing and payment terms with potential suppliers and makes sourcing recommendations with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness Arranges for the submission, inspection and approval of sample products as required (PPAP) Coordinate logistics routing for existing and new supplier products to achieve low-cost transportation alternatives Maintain an active surveillance of market trends and conditions for supplier provided materials and services, keeping TopWorx management informed of relevant market conditions which could impact the company Collaborate with corporate Supply Chain team to leverage supplier sourcing and provides sourcing input on TopWorx designed products manufactured at various global manufacturing sites Works closely with other members of Supply Chain team to drive improvements in the ITO, utilizing such tools as Kanban agreements, consignment inventory, and reorder quantity. Visits current/new supplier facilities to audit/ensure adherence to kanban agreements, quality system requirements and supplier performance metrics as required Develop, lead and complete supplier cost containment activities, including participation in required e-sourcing events For This Role, You Will Need: Bachelor’s degree or will consider equivalent experience. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in supply chain management in manufacturing, automotive, industrial or similar industries. Experience in global sourcing, quality assurance/control, continuous improvement initiatives, cost containment and supplier performance and auditing Willingness and ability to travel up to 10%, mostly domestic, however limited international travel is possible. Client Office including Word, Excel & PowerPoint Solid analytical skills, ability to lead formal problem-solving efforts, ability to work well with other departments, self-motivated and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Possess strong communication (written and verbal) and negotiation skills with suppliers and vendors Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart: Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or other related. Must Have: 5 years’ supply chain experience Strong sourcing expertise Excellent negotiation and communication skills Proficiency in MS Office