Supply Chain Analyst

Company Overview

Founded in Japan in 1917, YOKOHAMA Rubber Company Limited has a wealth of experience in various industries such as tyres, marine, aerospace and other industrial products as well as an impressive global distribution network covering all continents. YOKOHAMA Europe GmbH is a European subsidiary based in Düsseldorf and is active in the import and export, sales and marketing of rubber tyres/hoses for motor vehicles.

By joining YOKOHAMA , you will be part of a young and ambitious company, fast growing in the automotive business. Working within our European Supply Chain & Logistics team, you will contribute to data-driven decision-making, reporting optimization and process improvement initiatives across multiple markets. You will collaborate with experienced supply chain professionals in an international environment and support continuous improvement initiatives across planning, inventory management and logistics operations.

Key Responsibilities

As an Accounts Payable Controller, you will be responsible for the efficient management of the purchase ledger, ensuring supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time. You will play a key role in maintaining strong supplier relationships, supporting the wider finance team, and driving continuous improvements to accounts payable processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Position Summary

As a Supply Chain Analyst, you will support the Supply Chain and Logistics team by transforming data into actionable insights. Your primary focus will be the analysis of supply chain data using Microsoft Excel and SAP Business One (SAP B1), while actively contributing to the automation and optimization of reporting processes.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a global supply chain environment and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across planning, inventory management, logistics, and customer service functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret supply chain data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities
• Develop, maintain and optimize reports, dashboards and KPI tracking tools using Microsoft Excel and SAP Business One
• Support the automation and digitalization of reporting and analytical processes
• Ensure data consistency, accuracy and reporting governance across supply chain operations
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Logistics, Sales and Finance teams to support business requirements and decision-making.
• Support planning, inventory management and logistics activities through data analysis.
• Prepare analyses, reports and presentations for management and operational discussions.

Requirements & Experience

• Completed commercial vocational education (kaufmännische Ausbildung) or a degree in a related field. Both vocationally trained and university-educated candidates are welcome to apply.
• Initial professional experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Reporting, Business Analytics or a comparable analytical environment.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems; knowledge of SAP Business One is highly desirable.
• Very good English skills required; German is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a structured and detail-oriented working style.
• Proactive, reliable and eager to contribute to continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
• Team player with strong communication skills and the motivation to grow within an international organization.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model with partial remote work flexibility
• 37.5-hour work week with flexible working hours
• 30 days of annual vacation (for full-time employees)
• Travel and mobility allowances to support your commute
• Capital-forming benefits to help build your financial future
• Complimentary voucher for seasonal tyre replacement

We look forward to welcoming you to our team and working together to achieve great things.

Standort

YOKOHAMA Europe, Düsseldorf