Supplier Intelligence Analyst

The Supplier Intelligence Analyst will report to the Manager, Supplier Intelligence. The Supplier Intelligence Analyst will support the Supplier Intelligence team in obtaining, validation and management of declarations and other important information for suppliers, with the intention to make a strategic impact to the overall success of our customers programs

• Working on proactive supplier initiatives that will: 
  • Reduce supplier support tickets and supplier frustrations through understanding our suppliers data ; 
  • Better leverage and share compliance documentation/supplier information; 
  • Increase response rates for our clients through analyzing our suppliers data  
• Source compliance documentation for various regulations from internal and external sources;
• Source suppliers’ contact information and other details as necessary that will improve the overall engagement with our supply chain;
• Review and validate compliance data submitted by suppliers according to a list of Declaration acceptance criteria. Accepting or rejecting the documentation provided;
• Upload compliance documentation and supplier information to Assent database 
• Research, validate and update suppliers information and compliance data provided across different internal systems;
• Handle ticket responses from Lighthouse suppliers, with assistance from Supplier Intelligence Leads and Manager, Supplier Intelligence;
• Work closely with Program Success to find and execute the best strategy to meet Client’s expectations and follow the standard processes for the Supplier Intelligence team;
• Keep up to date with new regulations and changes in Assent’s products to become an expert in your field 
• Be familiar with corporate security policies and follow the guidance set out by processes and procedures of Assent Compliance.

Requirements

• Computer proficiency using MS Office Suite and Google Applications with focus on MS Excel and G Sheets; 
• Great verbal and written communication skills, primarily in English, however proficiency in additional languages is required for certain supplier groups; 
• Bachelor’s Degree/Higher Diploma from a recognized learning institution; 

• 2-4 years related work experience (eg. administration, reporting, research & data, supplier deliverables);
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of standard regulations and non standard regulations, understanding basic best practices on intelligence puzzles;
• Solid Excel and data management and analysis skills;

• Self-starter, excellent time management skills and the ability to adhere to assigned deadlines;
• Solutions-first attitude, self-motivated to proactively engage with our suppliers through multiple channels;
• Builds productive and stable working relationships internally and externally in the interest of supporting our supplier’s needs; 
• You are highly adaptable, flexible and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment;

• You are naturally curious about technology or how things work;

• You are a critical thinker and can suggest, implement, and support efficient and effective operations;

• You are diligent and detail-oriented- you pay high attention to detail and you double-check everything;

• You have grit- you are conscientious, will always work towards providing solutions over excuses and are dedicated to achieving excellence and driving results;
• You consider yourself a lifelong learner - you have an insatiable thirst for knowledge, are always striving to self-improve, and are coachable;

Benefits

Talentworx is an emerging recruitment consulting firm, we are hiring for our Product based client which is the leader in supply chain sustainability management solutions. With more than a decade of experience, Assent is specifically focused on complex manufacturers, a subset of manufacturers in the industrial equipment, electronics, medical device, aerospace/defense and automotive verticals whose products have a long design cycle and shelf life. More importantly, with thousands of parts making up a single product — and equally as many supplier partners across their global supply chain — complex manufacturers have extreme supply chain sustainability requirements.