Supply Chain Senior Data Specialist - Firetrace International

Firetrace International is Looking for a Supply Chain Senior Data Specialist

Are you a Supply Chain enthusiast passionate about using data's power to drive strategy and results?  Do you get excited about supply chain planning, analyzing material consumption, and collaborating cross-functionally to maximize overall efficiencies? If you thrive while mastering these critical supply chain functions, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

What makes this job special?

Beyond working with great people, our guiding principle is to “Protect Lives and Livelihoods by Eliminating the Impact of Fire”. As a team, we balance excellence with enjoyment, always striving for the next level of innovation. Firetrace is committed to caring for people and the planet, not just profits, so we are eager to find that talented dynamo who shares our values. Firetrace International is a leading provider of automatic fire detection and suppression products, serving various industry segments including precision manufacturing, critical infrastructure, clean energy and aerospace. 

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Supply Chain Senior Data Specialist is a critical member of the Operations team. Key duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Supply plan both short & long-term horizons
• Align forecast, supply, and demand in support of maintaining Master Production Schedule (MPS)
• Forecast material usage based on sales forecasts and prior consumption.
• Manage forecast weekly and load into ERP system.
• Optimize and maintain finished goods, sub-assembly, and component safety stock levels.
• Analysis of material consumption, highlighting discrepancies between forecast, scheduled and actual.
• Understand WIP and capacity levels.
• Monitor and report daily progress towards achieving production and revenue goals.
• Communicate order priorities to Production Planner and Production Supervisor based on feedback from sales, customer service, and in support of internal goals.
• Identify purchase and make parts planning schedule using combination of ERP system and Daily Open Orders report.
• Expedite and escalate purchase part shortages as needed.
• Prioritize incoming supply with Receiving and Quality teams as needed.
• Review cycle counts, ad-hoc and daily, submitted by Inventory Control to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Generate reports for On-Time Delivery (OTD) and other critical materials metrics.
• Perform updates in ERP system for Supply Chain related data.

What you’ll bring to the team

• Analytic mindset and strong technical skills, particularly with data analysis and reporting
• Solutions-based mindset
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work across functional teams toward common goal
• Commitment to Firetrace’s Mission and Core Values
• Strong experience in manufacturing planning, supply chain and MRP/ERP systems

What we need from you

• 3+ years in manufacturing planning, supply chain management best practices, materials management, and MRP/ERP Systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business/Marketing, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in SQL and proven ability to analyze and manipulate data
• Experience in Great Plans (GP) or similar ERP system, strongly preferred
• Previous experience in procurement/sourcing or international logistics a plus
• Knowledge in Six Sigma, Lean or Project Management a plus
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is helpful, but not required
• Ability to be onsite in Scottsdale daily

What’s great about working here

• A leadership team that values your individuality
• Outstanding benefits with super-low premiums ($0 employee-only premiums)
• Great compensation and employee-centric benefits
• Healthy snacks daily

Firetrace International is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Please direct application accommodation requests to humanresources@firetrace.com.