Purchasing Analyst Finished Goods

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Job Title: Purchasing Analyst, Finished Goods

Location: Southfield, MI

Work Arrangement: ON-SITE

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers, and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 65,000 team members working at more than 200 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, DRiV, Performance Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

The Purchasing Analyst role will be based in Southfield, MI and will report directly into our Global DRiV Purchasing Director. The main objective of this position is to increase the efficiency of our procurement initiatives through fact-based tracking and analytics. This position will support all levels of our Purchasing organization with project management and data analysis. There will be both structured work expectations and ad hoc requests.  The ability to manage through ambiguity and uncertainty in a fast paced and dynamic work environment—to be flexible to the needs of the global team with minimal direction —is key to the success of the Analyst and the broader team. This role will partner with suppliers, engineering, and supply chain among other cross-functional team members to ensure successful project execution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Optimize data-gathering activities, such that it can be repeated with minimal effort on a periodic (e.g., weekly) basis.
• Coordinating people and resources to execute and deliver projects within a specified timeline.
• Plan and document project tasks.
• Monitor key performance indicators and trends in data sets, highlighting and managing exceptions.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business (Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Accounting, etc.).

Experience:

• 1-3 years of related experience in Supply Chain, Product Management, Finance, Purchasing or a similar role that depends heavily on Data Analysis. Experience in the automotive industry preferred.
• Strong in Microsoft Excel. Experience working with multiple data sources and data analysis tools such as Power BI.
• Demonstrated background in data management, analysis and interpretation.

Skills:

• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across multiple groups within the organization. 
• Global mindset and strong business acumen. Demonstrated ability to consistently meet or beat assigned targets and deadlines.
• SAP, Business Warehouse, and similar systems capabilities are preferred, though training will be provided to the Analyst if needed—the key is to be able to become proficient with minimal oversight/training.
• Must be fluent in English and able to communicate clearly/effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Solid computer skills with thorough knowledge of MS Office Suite and PBI

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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