Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Planet Pharma is dedicated to supporting the Global Supply Chain Procurement team's annual goals and objectives. The Sourcing Analyst role focuses on data analytics, contract management, and supplier performance to develop world-class supply programs.
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly progress reports related to savings, compliance, and operating metrics
- Monitor shipping compliance for proper use of i) shipping accounts, ii) service level iii) routing guides, and iiii) expedites
- Respond to various supplier/spend inquiries from manager and business stakeholders including cost modeling to identify savings opportunities and recommending improvements for efficiency and sustainability
- Prepare RFI/RFP documents as required; facilitate participant submission and analyze results; calculate and prepare monthly sourcing savings results
- Collect supplier performance data and draft quarterly and annual business review materials for key suppliers; manage action item follow ups from meetings
- Maintain contract management data for all supply chain suppliers; update carrier rate cards quarterly to ensure competitive rates and carrier mix
- Manage freight invoicing and payment audit program, complete new carrier setups, complete lane changes, issue purchase orders, follow up on invoice discrepancies
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, finance, economics, business administration, or similar required
- 3 or more years of procurement, supply chain or financial planning experience required, experience with distribution, international parcel and air freight, FTL, LTL and supply chain logistics preferred
- Advanced analytical skills using Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI (or similar) required
- Ability to problem solve, prioritize, and work independently
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with distribution, international parcel and air freight, FTL, LTL and supply chain logistics preferred
Company Overview
Planet Pharma is a pharmaceuticals company. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://planet-pharma.com.