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The Sherwin-Williams Company Analyst Sourcing II in Cleveland, Ohio

Position Responsibilities: This position is responsible for providing analytical support to the Packaging team for packaging goods purchased by Sherwin-Williams. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Generate reports using various Microsoft software applications and other Business Intelligence and ERP system tools. Assist with maintaining specific departmental components of the supply chain, such as inventory tracking, vendor management, process issues, information technology, and related areas. Develop and maintain a variety of reports such as vendor lists, performance history, price quotes, and other information. Develop and maintain a standardized pricing analysis process and determine impact of supplier price changes. Review and resolve invoices with pricing errors with Sourcing Manager final approval. Maintain current vendor pricing in the appropriate ERP system as directed by the Sourcing Managers. Review and resolve invoice pricing discrepancies while interacting with Accounts Payable personnel and/or suppliers to proactively take actions that will prevent recurrence. Maintain and support eBusiness initiatives including paperless purchasing and consignment inventory rollouts. Update and maintain records for cost savings initiatives utilizing project software; Interface with Technical, Operations, and Business Unit counterparts to track project progress and timelines. Assist with resolution of supply issues which may include tracking of orders and delivery dates as necessary. Perform market research and cost model/impact analysis in support of category strategy and supplier negotiation. Assist with analyzing and comparing suppliers and their performance; recommend changes to management to save money and reduce working capital. Education: Required: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution Experience: Required: Minimum of two (2) year's experience working in a Sourcing, Payables, Receivables, Customer Service or Manufacturing environment is desirable. Preferred: Prior experience with existing ERP systems. Strong competency in developing and analyzing reports using Business Intelligence. Strong verbal and written communication Strong organizational and time management skills. Strong ability to multi-task. Personal Attributes: Preferred: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to lead, influence and gain consensus cross functionality without direct authority. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to lead meetings and follow up with resulting action items. Strong work ethic and high energy level. Travel: Required: 5-10 % Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusion and Diversity Supportive Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract. VEVRAA Federal Contractor requesting priority referral of protected veterans.

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