The Supply Chain Analyst executes the planning and buying activities to optimize the balance of inventory across the supply chain network in line with target customer service levelr the allocated portfolio of customer activir which she/he is accountable.Works directly with customers to gain an understanding of their planning system and how Benchmark and the customers processes interact. Participates on the Customcus Team as the Supply Chain Department representative and support development of planning processes to support department, business unit and divisional goals. Abides by the Company standard practices and procedures allowed in connection with all materials departmenctions. Maintains optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to assigned customer, while minimizing carrying costs and premium transportation charges and maximizing inventory turnover. Owns and maintains the ERP parameters, which drive optimum component and assembly planning. Monitors and reports on current and projected inventory levels at both the component and assembly levr assigned customer and generate action plans to ensure that site inventory goals are achieved. Tracks and reports on excess and obsolete inventory and drives disposition in compliance with the customer agreement. Performs if analyses to aid in optimal scheduling, priorities and decision makingAnalyzes potential impact recast and production schedule changes on component procurement andproduction volume.Ensures consistency between customer demand information, monthly salrecast and production build schedule.Works with Scheduler to establish a production schedur each order and communicate/resolve issues related to discrepancies between the requested and promised due date. Interfaces with customers, suppliers and internal resourcr management of AVL choices and alternates in order to monitor or reduce product cost or inventory levels Manages EOL and other assurance of supply issues and support Engineering changes and New Product Introduction.University degree- years in purchasing or planning accounts/commoditiesUnderstanding of the nded process of material procurement, capacity planning, inventory analysis and advanced planning techniques.Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools (Baan or equivalent)Effective analytical, planning and organizational skillsAPICS certification preferredAbility to support a /7 global business operation as required.Effective negotiation and problem solving skills.Demonstrate confidentiality and the ability to represent the company in a professional manner.Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment when representing the company in supply chain decisions.Knowledge of billing practices and controls.General computer knowledge including the use of Microsoft Office