Production Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee production timelines and track orders from contract manufacturers against established plans.

• Recognize delays, potential risks, and opportunities for enhancing execution.

• Create and distribute purchase orders for components and finished products upon receiving approval.

• Monitor the progress of purchase orders from delivery to receipt within the ERP system.

• Supervise component inventory levels, supplier lead times, and material needs.

• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve any potential material shortages.

• Coordinate and monitor inbound freight from contract manufacturers and suppliers of components.

• Track inventory builds and shipment plans specifically for Costco.

• Ensure accurate production data is maintained across the ERP system, internal trackers, and operational reporting tools.

• Prepare and uphold supplier scorecards that assess on-time delivery, quality, and cost.

• Engage in supplier meetings, documenting decisions, action items, and follow-up tasks.

• Monitor production expenses and tolling invoices, investigate any discrepancies, and assist in cost-saving initiatives.

• Schedule and keep track of rework, kitting, and display-building tasks.

• Document production processes, identify areas for efficiency and accuracy improvements, and examine automation solutions, including AI-enabled tools.

⛳️ Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience in supply chain, production planning, procurement, logistics, or a similar analytical position.

• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and bills of materials (BOMs) is advantageous.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Proficient in Excel or Google Sheets, including the use of lookups and pivot tables.

• Highly organized and persistent; follows up on purchase orders or shipments until they are received.

• Clear and timely communicator with both suppliers and internal teams.

• Maintains composure under pressure during peak seasons and knows when to escalate issues.

• Detail-oriented, positive, collaborative, flexible, transparent, eager to learn, and empathetic.

• Exhibits a proactive, can-do attitude; enjoys being part of a small, dynamic team.

🏝️ Benefits

• A workplace culture focused on diversity.

• Opportunity for remote work arrangements.