Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

We are looking for a Senior Supply Chain Analyst to join our team in Smithville, TN. This position will translate the demand plan into purchase and inventory plans that will allow Federal-Mogul to meet sales and service objectives for a product line or group of product lines. This role reports to the Materials Manager.

The team is ready to act immediately on those candidates who are the best fit for the role. You’ll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition to schedule a phone screen, and then the next step will be a personal interview with our Hiring Manager. We pride ourselves on moving through processes quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication throughout.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Issue purchase orders to vendors; order book management
• Follow-up on outstanding purchase orders with vendors
• Monitor and redistribute excess inventory
• Monitor non-moving or slow-moving inventory and recommend actions
• Answer customer availability inquiries
• Ensure packaging and labeling requirements are met
• Prepare, report, and communicate inventory measurements to management (forecast accuracy, inventory plan vs. targets). Analyze and measure their impact.
• Daily communication with customers on requirements, fulfillment, priorities
• Review and maintain EDI data on assigned customers.
• Update customer websites for shipment and requirement acknowledgements
• Production scheduling of shop orders for assigned customers’ requirements
• Ensure the orderly introduction and phase out of part numbers for assigned customers
• Regularly identify and implement cost reductions, waste elimination, process improvements
• Maintain open communications with team and ensure timely resolution to issues

EDUCATION: Bachelor degree required or minimum of 5 years work experience in similar role

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Background in master scheduling, forecasting, procurement and planning.
• Strong analytical skills - ability to identify issues, develop solutions, drive resolution.
• Knowledge of demand planning process within automotive aftermarket
• Experience using SAP/APO or SAP/SNP(preferred) or other ERP statistical software packages
• Knowledge of demand management/forecasting tools, forecasting processes in sales, marketing operations, finance, manufacturing and supply chain issues
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and Team building skills
• Strong Excel skill set
• Detail oriented
• Extreme accuracy
• Extensive spreadsheet analysis and strong mathematical abilities
• Experience with MRP functionality
• Knowledge of key inventory performance metrics, turns, margin contributions, etc.
• Collaborative skills in resolving long and short positions in inventory.
• Experience in managing end of life cycle and absolute inventory.
• Progressive experience and demonstrated results in various Supply Chain roles.
• Strong project management experience with a record of results and achievement. A demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet deadlines is important.
• A strong sense of urgency and to be proactive.
• Strong personal work ethic; an honest and straightforward manner; the highest personal and professional ethics.
• Analytical and able to solve technical problems; able to visualize and conceptualize concepts and ideas.
• Able to quickly grasp and understand technical concepts and applications.
• An ability to relate well to a variety of work styles and work in a team based organization environment; a work style that develops rapport, listens, builds constructive and effective relationships, uses diplomacy and tact, commands immediate credibility by being not only knowledgeable in technical subject matters, but also by treating people with respect
• Minimal travel will be required

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.