Planning Systems Analyst_Planning

Description

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders, including supply chain, procurement, operations, and finance teams, to gather requirements, share data insights, and support strategic initiatives that align with organizational objectives.
• Planning Process Optimization: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies in planning workflows, streamline processes, and implement best practices to enhance planning effectiveness.
• Demand Forecasting: Work with Demand Planners to analyze historical sales data, market trends, and customer demand patterns to enhance forecast accuracy, supporting effective inventory and production planning.
• S&OP & S&IOP Leadership: Lead and develop metrics for the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (S&IOP) processes to ensure alignment across production, sales, and supply chain, driving customer satisfaction.
• Production Planning Support: Provide analytical support for production scheduling, capacity planning, and resource allocation to ensure alignment with demand forecasts and operational goals.
• Inventory Optimization: Assess inventory levels, turnover rates, and stock availability to recommend strategies that minimize excess inventory, reduce stockouts, and improve working capital efficiency.
• Data Analysis and Insights: Apply advanced analytical techniques to evaluate planning data, including demand forecasts, inventory levels, production schedules, and supply chain metrics, to identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Planning Performance Metrics: Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to monitor planning performance, track inventory turnover, measure forecast accuracy, and pinpoint areas for improvement.
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Proactively identify opportunities for process automation, system enhancements, and innovation within the planning function, driving continuous improvement to boost efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Proven experience in supply chain planning, demand forecasting, or data analytics, preferably in a complex organization.
• Time management to comply with scheduled work time and maintain productivity requirements.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate standard office equipment such as computers and phones.
• Ability to understand and abide by safety policies and maintain a safe work environment. Ability to move throughout the work location to comply with safety requirements.
• Solid understanding of supply chain planning principles, demand forecasting methodologies, and inventory management best practices.
• Attention to detail to complete work assignments.
• Certification in supply chain planning (e.g., APICS CPIM, CSCP) or data analytics is a plus.
• Adequate hearing ability to receive work instruction and to respond to changes in work environment.
• Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and leveraging data to drive strategic planning decisions.
• Communicate effectively (write, speak) with supervisors and others on performance and safety concerns.
• Strong proficiency in planning and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI, SAP, Epicor, or advanced planning systems) with the ability to manage and visualize large datasets.
• Manufacturing Environment: This position may operate in a manufacturing setting with conditions of high-pressure air/steam/gas, hazardous gas/chemical fumes, extreme heat and temperature variations, loud noise, exposure to dangerous machinery, dirty work environment and/or exposure to dust (pigment). The position is required to wear PPE including, but not limited to safety glasses, steel toe/composite boots and earplugs.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey insights and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Research, or related field (Master's degree preferred).

Benefits

• 401k with a company match
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance coverage
• Opportunities for development and internal promotions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Two minute walk to eco-friendly public transportation from rabbittransit
• PTO Hours are accrued from Day 1

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance