Supply Chain Lifecycle Analyst

Job Description:

Founded in 1925, Festo Corporation is the leading worldwide supplier of automation technology and the performance leader in industrial training and education programs. For many years Festo has been providing impetus for factory automation and offers a wide product and service portfolio - from individual components to complex customized solutions and system. As a family-owned company, we act from a holistic perspective. We take responsibility for our actions globally and locally, and want to contribute to the quality of life and conservation of resources where we operate with new technologies, knowledge and education.

At Festo, we hire people who continuously live our five core Values:

• We are Ambitious
• We are Determined
• We are Visionary
• We Value Each Other
• We are Dependable

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Phase in and Phase out process including part setup and maintenance, inventory analysis, and maintaining appropriate mix and quantities. Key accountabilities are as follows:

• Direct responsibility for phase in and/or phase out setup and process, including but not limited to, monitoring lifecycle status, entering projects on SharePoint, collecting and processing feedback, updating settings at the appropriate time, Daily YOM’s, Demand Peaks, MSPT, unblocking parts, support with alternate materials
• Support part setup including YUHOL, lifecycle part maintenance, management of part setup mailbox
• Support Engineering changes
• Supports reaching KPI targets through inventory analysis and process improvement
• Creating and utilizing strategic sustainable processes to maximize inflow and outflow of inventory to support DCR and Inventory KPI’s
• Support creation and maintenance of process documentation
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis requests, KPIs/Metrics, and reports within Supply Chain using tools but not limited to SAP R/3, BI/BO, Dispo-cockpit, established tools & process, and using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Visio, Access)
• Act as backup for Phase in, Phase out, and the complete Lifecycle role when business needs arise, i.e., fill in for colleagues when pulled away on projects, or not in the office
• Communicates with management and other functions regarding Lifecycle process and inventory management in NAM
• Communicates with supply chain team regarding process training, rolling out new process/changes and aiding in skill set improvements in NAM
• Work with other Supply Chain team members to increase their expertise on the Lifecycle process, train on new and existing processes as it relates to Lifecycle, part setup or maintenance, or Lifecycle inventory management

Displays a positive and collaborative work ethic and attitude

• Other tasks as they present themselves or created by Supply Chain management
• Communicates with management and other functions regarding Lifecycle process and inventory management in NAM
• Communicates with supply chain team regarding process training, rolling out new process/changes and aiding in skill set improvements in NAM

Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4 years+ of experience in planning/purchasing/supply chain with a focus on spare parts with Multi-national interfaces.
• Knowledge in all facets of Material, Logistics, Procurement, Warehousing, and Supply Chain Management in general.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and SAP
• Experience in obsolescence management and inventory planning.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, and various stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to lead decision-making process for cross-functional teams, and to exercise independent judgment on decisions involving business risk.

Festo Corporation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies. For your reference: EEO is the Law Poster