["Supply Chain Data Analyst","Supply Chain Data Analyst"]

Position Summary:
The role is a key member of Central Planning Organization and will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the 0-18 month supply plan for the region's manufacturing sites. This position will collaborate closely with the production facilities, distributioncenters, demand planning, procurement, and customer service to ensure an uninterrupted, cost-effective, and service-focus supply of product. The role requires strong analytical, cross functional, and leadership skills to drive supply visibility, alignment of capacity to forecast, and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Job Description

Accountabilities:

Capacity Management

• Perform finite and rough-cut capacity planning to identify constraints and develop mitigation plans
• Coordinate planned down days / maintenance windows with site scheduling teams to ensure resource availability
• Track and report master schedule attainment; analyze variances and drive corrective actions

MRP Ownership & Supply Plan Integrity

• Ensure all MRP elements: planned orders, purchase requisitions, inventory projections, and capacity signals are accurate, synchronized, and aligned with demand
• Review MRP message as necessary with production facilities, execute appropriate actions to prevent shortages, expedite supply, or avoid excess inventory
• Monitor material master data and own planning-related fields, including safety stock levels, lead times, lot sizes, replenishment methods, and other planning family
• Maintain system configurations, time fences, and replenishment strategies in accordance with global processes and policies

Supply and Demand Balance & Scenario Analysis

• Balance supply with demand at SKU and site levels while adhering to production constraints, inventory targets, and customer service requirements
• Identify risks and opportunities in the supply plan, proposing alternatives such as overtime, inventory reallocation, line prioritization, or schedule adjustments
• Provide supply input and data packages for S&OP and S&OE meetings, including risk summaries, capacity outlook, and long-term supply signals

Process Improvement & Analytics

• Run, analyze, and act on stock-low/stock-high reports; initiate replenishment or demand shaping actions as needed
• Lead or support cross-functional root cause analysis for service failures, driving corrective and preventive actions to completion
• Communicate production plan changes, constraints, and priorities to internal stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements using analytics, planning tools, and technology (Power BI)
• Establish and track KPIs to measure S&OP effectiveness and drive data-based decisions
• Manage Planning Systems (Slimstock)

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong analytical capabilities with expertise in supply planning, inventory analysis, and data interpretation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels
• Project management experience leading cross functional initiatives
• Deep understanding of supply chain processes, including demand planning, MRP, DRP, warehouse operations, and distribution
• Demonstrated leadership skills to influence teams and drive operational alignment

Required Minimum Number of Years of Relevant Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing Supply Chain Management, Production scheduling, S&OP, or a related discipline

Education, Experience and Training:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or a related field - Master's degree is a plus
• Proven experience in S&OP execution
• CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent professional certification is a plus
• Experience with advanced planning tools (APS) and modern ERP systems (JDE is a plus)
• Prior experience in a global, multi-site manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated capability in continuous improvement, process optimization, or Lean/Six Sigma methodologies

Misc.

• Travel requirements of 5-10%