Supply Chain Business Analyst - PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL INC

COMPANY:

Perry Ellis International is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of apparel, offering a diverse portfolio of over 30 lifestyle brands through multiple distribution channels. Our corporate headquarters is in sunny Miami, Florida. We have offices, stores, sites & distribution centers across the globe. Our network & footprint ecompases North, Central & South America, Europe, Africa and Asia. PEI is transforming how we influence today’s retail business environment through our innovation in product design, technology and marketing platforms. As a responsible corporate citizen empowering a creative and diverse team, our vision is to further embrace our entrepreneurial spirit and ability to adapt to change.

SUMMARY:

The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for developing vendor cost improvement solutions which require constant use of ingenuity and innovation. This position supports end to end 3PL and Vendor cost optimization processes through assigned projects and analytics. You will work hand in hand with professionals that will ensure you succeed in your role. This position is based in our Corporate headquarters in Doral - Miami, Florida and will support our Vendors and 3PLs across Canada, Mexico and the USA.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop 3PL and Vendor cost improvement solutions across PEI’s network of partners

• Perform 3PL and Vendor Cost Accounting/coding, Invoice Reconciliation, Rate/Data Validations & Verification, Cost research and communication/alignment of rates and invoices with our partners, including analysis of trends/historicals and expected rate increases

• Work with 3PL and Vendors with their accounting teams and PEI’s internal Accounts Payable team to ensure coding accuracy and on-time payments are completed as well as engage in constant communication as per reconciliations/research/invoice inaccuracies

• Approve 3PL and Supplies vendor invoices, post completing coding, validation, & verification processes

• Gather and analyze data to develop insights used for the cost optimization of our 3PLs and Supplies Vendors

• Identify underperforming areas from analyzing costs with our 3PLs and Supplies Vendors. Present proposed solutions and recommendations to improve, automating where possible

• Drive 3PL and Vendor Cost performance through Cost KPIs, Prepare Cost reports or dashboards to provide reliable real time activity data to upper management

• Monitor Vendors and Suppliers for contract compliance. May assist in the negotiation of contracts or service arrangements. Review and update vendor contracts

• Analyze cost trends and evaluate/analyze data for our 3PLs and Supplies Vendors

• Analyze financial reports, market research and operating procedures - Strategize ideas to improve overall business operations and meet with company executives and other stakeholders to provide suggestions in optimization and automation of financial/cost reports

• Document company SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) related to costs across PEI network of partners (3PLs and Supplies Vendors) as well as implement continuous improvement strategies & automation

• Conduct RCA (Root Cause Analysis) of all cost/price/rate issues. Learn and provides Lean Six Sigma Analysis on 3PL and Vendor cost accounting processes as well as rate/price discrepancies

• Supports inventory management team by monitoring inventory in stock that has low turnover on the 3PLs warehouses. Also support our inventory management team with the 3PL cycle count programs

• Conducts benchmarking analysis of other 3 PLs in the region by comparing best practices on cost management and efficiencies as well as evaluating and researching market rates

• Perform/Support RFQ/RFI initiatives across the organization

• Work/support with finance/accounting on the new vendor onboarding process

• Work/support with our Logistics & Imports departments for inbound/outbound into/out-of our 3PLs from a costing perspective

• Provides exceptional support to external and internal customers as well as team members 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Computer skills in Google Apps, Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel/Spreadsheet analytics) 

• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the supply chain field 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Superior presentation and negotiation skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Statistical and technical systems skills to be able to analyze complex data 

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills as related to technology and industry trends

• Excellent people skills, to be used to achieve a full understanding of the business process being supported

• A high level of self-motivation, strong multitasking skills

• Work ethical, mature, responsible and have a great attitude

• Willingness to learn and provide value to our Organization

• Adaptable and capable of working in fast-paced environments

• The ideal candidate exhibits the following key competencies, 

• Initiative 

• Teamwork

• Innovation

• Leadership 

• Value Creation 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires the normal demands of any job, such as sitting, standing, reaching with arms and hands, walking, talking and hearing.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work areas is a mix of distribution center type environment as well as office, conference rooms, computers, technology environment

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• 2+ years experience in or combination of Business, Supply Chain, Operations type roles

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering (Preferred), Operations Management, Supply Chain, Finance or related field. Industrial Engineering background a plus

• 3PL and Vendor Management/Supply Chain experience required

• Business Intelligence and KPI performance experience a plus

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