About the role
ZT Systems is seeking a Staff Material Planning Analyst who will be based out of our NJ HQ reporting directly to our Senior Manager of Operations. The Material Planning Analyst must be detail-oriented, organized, and have a high level of comfort in working with numbers. The ideal candidate must be able to communicate professionally and clearly and will also have strong analytical, computer, and verbal skills. This position interfaces with Manufacturing, Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, Demand Planning, and Operations.
What Youll Do
Communicate with the Manufacturing schedule/planning team on the material status
Efficiently manage and monitor production demands and inventory requirements
Review demand vs. supply to ensure a healthy supply plan
Working with cross-function teams to streamline process and ensuring accurate inventory
Monitor the incoming supply to enhance flexibility and reduce internal line downtime risk
Act as a point of contact on material planning for issue escalations and resolution
Understand root causes for shortages and drive action to recover in the fastest possible duration
Analyze data to identify problematic areas and suggest improvement
Collaborate with the team to drive the most cost-effective plan
What You bring
Bachelors degree in supply chain, Business, Computer Science, Production Planning, Logistics or related field and 5+ years of experience, preferably in Supply Chain/Production Planning (alternatively a Masters degree and 3+ years of experience).
Expertise with MS Office applications, especially Excel
Excellent interpersonal, verbal communication, organizational, and writing skills
Knowledge of principles and providing independent judgment and decision-making skills
Planning, organizing, prioritizing, attention to detail and accuracy
Information gathering and information monitoring
Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong work ethic and sense of discipline
Flexibility, adaptability, and customer service orientation
ZT Systems assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package is created for all our employees. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be between $82,500 and $101,000 per year. If hired, the final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.
Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401k match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if youre excited about this opportunity but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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About ZT Systems
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, youll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment thats challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.
A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunitiesto do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of todayand transforming the future of tomorrow.
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What We Offer
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, youll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional developmentboth now and in the future.
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Health & Wellness
Time Away & Work-Life Balance
Growth & Purpose
These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.
ZT Group Intl. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.