Libbey is hiring a Supply Chain Inventory Analyst to join our materials planning team. This position is responsible for the business-wide management of inventory, including consolidation and analysis of Libbey’s global inventory forecast and related reporting. This includes working with the regional supply chain teams to optimize inventory performance while balancing other key operational metrics.

The Supply Chain Analyst will leverage advanced data mining techniques and tools to analyze, monitor, and optimize inventory levels to drive continuous improvement of key inventory metrics, ultimately helping the organization to achieve its inventory turn rate targets, as well as customer delivery targets.

Qualified candidates will have the ability to think analytically, be driven for success and have a high sense of urgency. Ideal candidates will benefit from having a strong background in information systems and ability to design and maintain databases across multiple platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own & drive Libbey’s overall inventory management process with reporting, analysis, problem solving and action plans; this includes identifying, diagnosing, and dispositioning unhealthy, excess and obsolete inventory

• Analyze inventory trends, safety stock levels, excess and obsolete inventory, and vendor lead times

• Create and maintain dashboards and reports using Excel, Power BI, and other analytics platforms to monitor KPIs (e.g., inventory turns, aging, stockouts)
• Consolidation, analysis, and control of the monthly global inventory forecast generated from the S& OP process
• Collaborate with planning, sourcing, operations, and finance teams to support forecasting, purchasing, and supply strategies
• Development of inventory forecast for Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long Range Strategic Plan (LRP)
• Support month-end inventory reporting and compliance with accounting and audit requirements
• Support the establishment of appropriate material replenishment strategies and monitor the strategies to ensure proper and effective use
• Support the establishment of guidelines for material master settings and monitor the settings to ensure proper and effective use
• Leadership of cross-functional teams to develop and implement inventory management actions, strategies and policies
• Responsible for integrating key aspects of the inventory management process with other functional areas

• Other analytical, reporting and project management support for the Materials Planning Team
• Ability to travel up to 10%

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required, with a preferred major in supply chain, business analytics, logistics or operations management
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain analytics, inventory management, or data analysis
• Proficiency in Excel (Power Query, PivotTables, advanced formulas), Power BI, and SQL
• APICS or other professional certification preferred
• Experience within an enterprise resource planning (ERP) environment required; JD Edwards a plus
• Familiarity with supply chain planning tools such as Kinaxis or Logility
• Project management experience preferred
• Ability to provide effective root cause analysis, including actions to drive resolution
• Embrace a culture of collaboration and teamwork
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

• Take Control: ask for the direction and support you need to attain mastery of your objectives and ownership of your professional development.
• Be Engaged & Committed: lean in to learn, engage, and contribute, resulting in increased performance and personal satisfaction from your work.
• Be Accountable: hold yourself responsible for achieving your goals and successfully executing against the organization's initiatives.
• Overcome Constraints: avoid letting perceived roadblocks limit your ability to solve problems, address challenges, and develop innovative solutions.