Supply Chain Analyst II

Job Description

The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for optimizing the use of company assets in the acquisition of goods and services. Develop knowledge about supply of materials, formulating short- and long-term strategies to ensure quality and continuity of supply while minimizing cost. 

Job Responsibilities

• Analyzes internal usage patterns and external market trends for assigned items.

• Calculates stocking requirements to keep inventory at acceptable levels.

• Primary liaison between Caris Life Sciences and the supplier for communication of product requirements, timelines, sample requirements, inventory builds, and ongoing material requirements.

• Purchase corporate requirements for assigned materials from approved and qualified suppliers in sufficient lead-time to prevent material shortages.

• Meet with suppliers’ sales representative in order to evaluate their services and products to seek out cost reductions, quality improvements, or new products.

• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with established Purchasing and Accounting policies, and standards of ethical conduct.

• Communicates updates to both internal and external customers.

• Secures settlements with suppliers on any issues that have caused company losses (poor quality, delivery delays, etc.).

• Obtains best price, terms and conditions from approved suppliers.

• Expedites solution of any issues that arise in relation to delivery date, quality, quantity, and cost of purchased material.

• Recommends cost savings improvements through changes of purchasing systems, sources, and quality.

• Develops periodic supplier performance reports and distributes them to stakeholders.

• Performs periodic inventory audits for assigned items.

• Assists with the creation of materials specifications.

• SCA Level II will be responsible for IHC Reagents and Antibodies and provide backup for consumables.
   

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science field.

• 1 to 3 years of experience in a supply chain and/or procurement capacity.

• Experience with materials requirement planning and inventory control techniques.

• Knowledge of general procurement processes.

• Experience with computer operations, cost/price analysis and accounting/invoicing practices.

• Proficient in Excel with relation to analytics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of business law, economics, negotiations and finance preferred.

• Experience with value analysis, forecasting, cost/price analysis, all internal systems impacting purchasing, production processes (internal and at the supplier), accounting, markets impacting assigned products and short- and long-range planning.

• Self-motivated with above average interpersonal skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and with all management levels within the organization.

• Works well in a team environment.

• Excellent time management skills.

Physical Demands

• Will work at a desk / computer as well as the occasional use of copiers, fax machines, and scanners.

• Visual acuity and analytical skill to distinguish fine detail.

• Must possess ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

• Must possess ability to perform repetitive motion.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Other

• At times may be required to work weekends/holidays.

Conditions of Employment: Individual must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, credit check ( applicable for certain positions) and reference verification.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.