OEM Analyst (Supply Chain Analyst II)

Location: Downtown Grand Rapids, MI

Status: Permanent, Full-Time, Salary, Exempt

Experience/Seniority: Experienced

In-Office/Remote: This position is not open to 100% remote work for external candidates, and you must be able to regularly commute to our office in Grand Rapids, MI (downtown). Internal candidates are encouraged to apply and remote options may be available.

Travel: Yes, approximately <10%; travel to various boat shows &/or Tommy's locations.

SUMMARY

The OEM Analyst will support the OEM Project Manager and will be working with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders for balancing supply and demand. The position will be responsible for the performance of the inventory KPIs and will play a key role in driving vital process improvements needed for efficiently managing product flow, optimizing working capital and improving communication with customers and internal stakeholders. The position will be instrumental in driving fact-based decision making by providing reports and analysis needed for building supply chain strategy and managing day-to-day operations. This individual will also play a critical role in addressing supply issues that may affect the ability to promptly serve the customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the purchasing of ALL new marine vessel inventory
• Serve as the manager for of ALL new and used marine vessels supply chain and logistics including boat shipping from vendors to stores and store to store/customers
• Responsible for forecasting marine purchasing, including (but not limited to) the generation of new forecasting models
• Responsible for the tracking, collection, and management ALL marine vessel vendor rebate programs; long term, own in its entirety all vendor rebate program contract negotiations
• Utilize alternative third-party tools to create methods enabling enhanced visibility into market penetration
• Oversee and manage all future marine vessel vendor relationships in the event of mergers, acquisitions or the adoption of new brands
• Manage the input of fixed cost components driven to the dealership network from corporate level within the Dealership Management Software [DMS]
• Manage the Vendor Quality programs, serving as lead for Tommy’s to resolve of all prior, current and potential quality issues
• Any other task as requested by supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving
  • Strong critical and creative thinking skills necessary to adapt to a rapidly growing and changing environment
  • Take complex issues, simplify the information, clearly identify the problems and recommend solutions as it relates to profitability through financial and behavioral analysis
• Continuous Improvement
  • Drive continuous improvement efforts
  • Coordinate strategic projects that improve margin in key areas
  • Create timelines for and monitor the progress of projects
• Business Acumen
  • Accounting ana Analysis: Ability to read and understand financial statements, budgets and forecasts and act on the data. Knowledge of accounting and finance principles involved in bill paying, general journal entries, preparation of statements and cash flow.
  • Help monitor how each location is operating within its budget
  • Support the creation of aggressive growth budgets with strict cost control
  • Perform cost benefit analysis
• Market Share
  • Coordinate strategic plans with each store to improve market share in existing territories
  • Work with boat manufacturers to improve Quality through collaboration and real-time data
• Communication: Able to interact professional with colleagues, clients, and company personnel; able to clearly and effectively communicate information both verbally and in writing.
• Training: Able to clearly document company procedures and policies and train staff and employees accordingly.
• Organization: Ability to simplify processes, organize tasks, data, and files to help improve overall efficiency.
• Humility: Able to honestly and openly communicate any mistakes or mishaps made and have the ability to learn from them.
• Willing to travel to various business locations to ensure a thorough understanding of our products, processes and facilities (<10% of time)
• Ability to carry out job responsibilities while fully embracing the Simplified Investments Core Values:
  • Stab from the front. We are respectful in the way that we hold one another accountable. No games, no hidden agendas.
  • Problem solvers. We value smart people who attack problems head-on and with confidence.
  • Culture is everything. We are authentic and intentional in the way we work and play. Being stodgy has no place here.
  • Resiliency. We thrive on change and growth. We pivot when we need to and re-group quickly.
  • Humility reigns. Whether engaging with our teams, customers or partners we approach it with the heart of a servant. We are go-givers that believe in creating space for people to grow.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field, Preferred
• Minimum of 3 years experience as Supply Chain Analyst or similar role, Required.
• Microsoft Office Experience: Advanced, Required.
• MS Counterpoint Experience, Preferred.
• MS Excel: POWER USER (Advanced), Required.
• Business Acumen Experience: Must have prior experience aiding in the creation of business tools and processes of identified business opportunities (behavioral and financial) independently as well as collaboratively, and implement them to usable, trackable business solutions, Required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment and physical demands listed below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment (office) is quiet to medium loud.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, regularly required to stand and walk. Employee regularly uses hands and fingers to touch, feel, handle. Employee regularly stoops, kneels, bend at the waist, and reaches. Employee is frequently required to speak and hear. May be required to move light office machinery and/or supplies.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Simplified Investments is a holding company for Tommy's Boats, Gen3 Aerospace & Defense, and Gen3 Interconnect.

• Tommy’s Boats is a Malibu/Axis boat dealership with a sales department, service center, and wake/surf pro shop. We have 15+ locations including Michigan, Florida, Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Tennessee and California. Tommy’s is a rapidly growing company that continues to focus on acquisitions all around the United States.
• Gen3 Defense & Aerospace is an engineering, manufacturing and supply chain solution provider with a facility in the Grand Rapids area. Our primary focus is on complex integration, robotics and automation. Gen3 Defense and Aerospace is part of a larger portfolio of businesses with a strong support network and proven track record of success in several markets.
• Gen3 Interconnect is a start-up engineering, manufacturing and supply chain solution provider in the wire harness industry. We are setting up a state-of-the-art wire harness facility with the best equipment available in the market.

TEAM OFFERINGS

Simplified Investments is offering several exciting positions to those with servant leadership mindset! Simplified Investment's employees are our number one asset and we strive to provide our employees with a countless number of benefits that separate us from any other company. Our full time, year-round employees have the opportunity to benefit from the following:

• Competitive Compensation/Salary, including bonus opportunity
• Insurance Benefits (begin on the 1st of the month following state date)
  
• 401k with Employer Match (after 90 days of employment)
• Generous PTO, including volunteer time-off & paid holidays
• Education/Training/Certification Reimbursements
• Boat Usage Perks & Store Discounts
  
• Employee Appreciation Outings
  
• Great TEAM & Casual Work Environment

NEXT STEPS

• Please fill out the application (Apply for This Position button), including uploading your resume and answering a few short questions.
• Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment REQUIRED: In order to have your application considered, you must complete the assessment (5-8 mins): https://assess.predictiveindex.com/QwLxK
• Our team will review candidates and will respond via email to the candidates whom we choose to initiate further dialog.
  • Communication regarding interviewing/hiring will come from our recruiting email address with the domain “@app.bamboohr.com”. Please check junk/spam box/settings.