Accessory Supply Analyst
Location: Fountain Valley, CA
Schedule: 8 am - 5 pm, Hybrid (2 days in-office, Monday to Friday)
Position Summary
The Accessory Supply Analyst will gather data, conduct analyses, and produce reports for ad hoc requests related to port/PDC/dealer parts inventory management. This role ensures sufficient parts availability to meet accessory requirements at ports and PDCs while maintaining KPIs such as Fill Rate, Backorder Lines, and Inventory objectives. Leveraging Excel, Access, and other analytical tools, the analyst will provide actionable insights to management and develop or refine standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Key Responsibilities
- Data Management: Update and validate data for pipeline and transfer files, and initiate purchase orders/transfers as necessary.
- KPI Reporting and Communication: Report on business KPIs, part shortages, excess/obsolete inventory projections, and other key metrics; propose process improvements for customer service enhancements.
- Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with brands and ports to meet business needs, manage monthly purchase orders and transfer orders, and coordinate PDC requirements to support port demands.
- Critical Shortage Resolution: Collaborate with the expediting team to address port shortages and backorders promptly.
- SOP Development: Create, document, and maintain SOPs, conducting audits with Supply Team leadership to ensure compliance.
Additional Responsibilities
- Update pipeline and transfer sheets daily using SAP data, initiating transfers as suggested.
- Address and resolve port installation issues and aged in-transit reports.
- Support special projects, ad hoc analyses, and other assigned tasks.
- Query the Data Warehouse (DW) for data, monitor for integrity, and work with IT on issue resolution.
- Oversee order management to expedite critical parts, improve forecasting and inventory management processes, and monitor KPIs for goal alignment.
- Coordinate with Original Equipment manufacturers (OEs) for planning and expediting, respond to shortage reports, and provide monthly inventory updates to ports.
- Participate in port audits as required.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
- Experience: 3-5 years in inventory management, with expertise in identifying problems, proposing solutions, and ensuring follow-through. Experience in inventory planning is essential.
- Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; experience with Access or SQL databases.
- Soft Skills: Strong verbal and written communication, organizational abilities focused on timelines and reporting, proactive approach, and customer-centric mindset.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
