At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Job Description
GAF is looking for a data-driven, intellectually curious analyst with proven experience in complex problem solving, driving actionable insights, and championing innovative thinking to join our Supply Chain team. With over 30 manufacturing sites, dozens of distribution facilities, hundreds of suppliers, and thousands of carriers, GAF’s supply chain continues to grow in size and complexity.
Job Summary
The Associate Supply Chain Analyst will be responsible and accountable for cost, service, and process execution analyses related to the planning, procurement, and movement of raw materials through our manufacturing sites as well as planning, warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution of finished goods through our distribution network to our customers. The Associate Supply Chain Analyst will deliver analysis, insights, reporting solutions / tools, data visualizations, and overall supply chain enhancements that drive service, cost savings, and business value across the entire supply chain. Additionally, the Associate Supply Chain Analyst will be responsible for relative industry research, capturing insights or trends and developing solutions to drive action and assist in delivering desired results. The Supply Chain Analyst will also participate in the development and completion of the annual Supply Chain Plan, establishing key company goals that drive the operation forward.
The Associate Supply Chain Analyst will work collaboratively with key leaders across the Supply Chain organization and have the opportunity to lead major projects and strategic initiatives covering key areas such as transportation, warehousing, supply chain planning, demand forecasting, supply chain systems, procurement, and purchasing. The Supply Chain Analyst will also work cross-functionally with key members from Business Intelligence, IT, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Customer Care, and other key functions.
Essential Duties
- Identify cost savings, productivity & process improvements, and other supply chain enhancement opportunities through applying technical, analytical, and critical thinking skills. Generate insights, develop solutions, drive action, and assist in delivering results.
- Lead / Participate and deliver assigned components of the Annual Plan as required for the Supply Chain organization. Analyze risks and opportunities related to the Plan, provide insights, recommendations, and communicate key updates, milestones, and changes.
- Develop and distribute critical Supply Chain standard reporting (all metrics related to cost, service, planning, execution, forecasting, and industry indexing). Utilize technical skills to improve and automate reporting as well as to identify and develop new metrics, reports / visualizations, and tools to drive action throughout the supply chain organization. Identify and communicate key trends and insights related to all standard reporting.
- Assist in managing spend and mitigating risk related to the planning and procurement of raw & indirect materials. Assist in maintaining and controlling spend related to planning, warehousing, distribution, transportation, and other key supply chain functions. Research and monitor industry trends that impact supply chain, collect relative information and insights, and communicate across the supply chain organization.
- Provide analytical support and identify improvement opportunities through ad-hoc analysis and reporting in all areas relating to transportation, warehousing, supply chain planning, demand forecasting, supply chain systems, procurement, and purchasing. Generate insights and recommendations, drive action, and assist in delivering results.
- Provide analytical support and suggested path forward in major Supply Chain projects, such as the opening/closing of manufacturing facilities or distribution locations, identifying new supply chain systems or technology, determining new raw material suppliers, identifying optimal location for new facilities, and overall support related to potential acquisitions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Under This Roof We Require
- Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Business, Finance, Logistics/Supply Chain, or Engineering Required
- 3 or more years of related experience in a Logistics/Supply Chain or Business Analytics environment Required
Under This Roof We Value
- APICS certification Preferred
General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Advanced critical thinking, problem solving, & analytical skills
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task & handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to work independently but also as a team player
- Intermediate level planning skills
- General knowledge of transportation, logistics, supply chain and/or finance
Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
- Advance proficiency in use of business intelligence software (i.e. Tableau , TM1, OLAP)
- Advanced proficiency in use of predictive analytics programs or languages (i.e. Alteryx, R, Python, or other Statistical Methods)
- Intermediate level knowledge of Logistics Management Systems (TMS, WMS, FMS, etc.)
- Intermediate level knowledge of planning and inventory management systems, such as forecasting, process control, and inventory reporting
Travel Requirements: 5-10%
How We Protect What Matters Most:1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
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What We Do
GAF Energy is transforming the solar and roofing industries to generate energy from every roof. A Standard Industries company, GAF Energy works with North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, GAF, to offer homeowners elegant, roof-integrated solar options through a national network of roofer partners. The company’s leading product, Timberline Solar™, incorporates the world’s first nailable solar shingle to create an attractive, durable, and reliable solar roof. GAF Energy’s products have received numerous awards and honors, including the Fast Company 2022 World Changing Ideas Award, the CES Best of Innovation Award, and a NAHB Best of IBS Award. GAF Energy develops and assembles its products at its R&D and manufacturing facility in San Jose, California.
