Commercial Analyst/Systems Accountant Job in Auckland Recruiting by ParkerBridge

Commercial Analyst– fixed term
JOB DESCRIPTION





This position description provides an indicative outline of the purpose and key responsibilities and tasks of the role.


Title and Reporting Relationships


Position title:


Commercial Analyst


Reporting to:


Project manager – Inventory Management Strategic Project


Location:


Auckland


Purpose of the Role


An important strategic project has been initiated at ETEL focussed on the inventory management systems of the business from Demand forecasting through to despatch. The project aim is to understand current systems and to develop them to a world class state that enhance efficiency and optimise stock levels.
The project is expected to last between 1 and 2 years.
As a member of the Inventory Management strategic projectteam this role takes an active part in the evaluation and improvements of inventory systems.


Personnel Dimensions(Employees reporting to this position directly and indirectly)


Direct Reports:


Nil


Key Relationships
People and organisations both inside and outside of the company that this position would be required to work with.


Internal Stakeholders:


External Stakeholders:


Senior Leadership Team and Leadership Team Managers


Epicor


Inventory Management Strategic Project team members


Operations, Procurement, supply chain and Business Improvement Teams


Sales Team


Engineering Team


Finance Team



Accountabilities:
(What is to be achieved)


Actions:
(How this is to be achieved)


Measures of success:
(Outcomes and Measures)


Inventory Management Strategic Project


Create KPI reporting for the project and regularly update the team on progress.
Work with sales staff to improve sales forecast accuracy
Work with the project team and others to review and implementimproved systems around inventory management (right from Sales & Operations Planning through Scheduling/MRP through to managing raw materials, wip and finished goods).
Work with operations and supply chain to optimise EPICOR bills of materials and minimising variances.
Analyse inventory systems to accurately report forecast inventory levels and the cash flow requirements flowing from this.
Analyse stock variances and MRP suggestions to improve the systems
Identify appropriate internal controls around inventory and ensure they are implemented
Document systems
Analyse inventory levels to work with stakeholders to minimise levels.
Inventory reconciliations
Assist to make stock counting as accurate as possible.
We have a new version of EPICOR called Kinetic coming in. Understand Kinetic to see how it can improve our inventory management and work with the project team to realise this.



Timely, accurate and insightful reporting of project KPIs
Timely, accurate and insightful reporting ofboth historic and future cash flow demands, inventory and related KPIs
Inventory controls are in place and working
Inventory variances are clear and well explained
BoM accuracy and timely, accurate and insightful reporting around this
Systems are clearly documented and recorded in Promapp
Projectdeliverables including deadlines are met
Information supplied is accurate, timely and insightful.
Clear and persuasive communication to ensure system changes are embedded.
Kinetic opportunities are optimised



Administration and support within the finance team


Assist with documentation of finance procedures in Promapp
Cross train with other functions within finance to enable cover during periods of leave.
Other tasks as required.



Procedures are well documented
As staff are cross trained to support others the taking of leave does not cause disruption.



Health and Safety
To comply with ETEL’s Health & Safety Policy’s and keep yourself and others safe at all times



Contribute to ETEL H & S culture by taking an active leadership in H & S initiatives
Treat safety as your first priority and encourage team mates to do the same
Wear PPE gear as required
Follow safe work practises
Ensure you are adequately trained before using any machinery
Make sure your work place is clean and tidy following 5S guidelines
Report and correctly document any accidents
Report and correctly document any H & S concerns
Respond to any safety issues with urgency
Learn relevant policies, procedures and work instruction and ensure you follow these
Ensure all Corrective Action Requirements (CAR’s) are completed in a timely fashion and actions are communicated to the Business Intelligence department



All H & S procedures are complied with at all times
Accidents are reported accurately and quickly (