Supply Planning Analyst

Supply Planning AnalystIntegrated Resources, Inc is a premier staffing firm recognized as one of the tri-states most well-respected professional specialty firms. IRI has built its reputation on excellent service and integrity since its inception in 1996. Our mission centers on delivering only the best quality talent, the first time and every time. We provide quality resources in four specialty areas: Information Technology (IT), Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Therapy and Nursing.Job DescriptionPosition Details: The Supply Planning Analyst will manage supply planning and scheduling processes for external suppliers for their assigned portfolio. This person will enable attainment of target service levels, while achieving target inventory objectives. The Supply Planning Analyst will create the monthly production package for the key supplier partners and will lead production review meetings.Responsibilities:Creation of purchase ordersPurchase orders maintenanceNew product introduction launchesExternal order fulfillmentService levelInventory targetsSupplier production schedulingProduction execution to planSupply and demand balanceProduction shipments and reportingSupply issues escalation, mitigation and reportingProduct distribution and transportationThe Supply Planning Analyst will support the design, development and institutionalization of a best practice supply planning process with key external business partners. Collaborates with Demand Planning team to receive demand plans; conducts a formal process with the external partners to rationalize supply and demand, taking into account capacity and inventory. The ability to complete complex spreadsheet analysis during issue resolution or scenario planning is mandatory. This includes the ability to utilize the planning systems to gather key data needed to drive business decisions. This person will support External Operations inventory reduction efforts, including analysis and inventory reporting on a monthly basis.QualificationsQualifications:A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics, or Operations is required. A minimum of 2 years of related experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning and/or Supply Chain Management is required. Strong analytical skills are required, specifically within MS Excel to include v-look ups, pivot tables, and graphing.The ability to work independently with minimal supervision with a strong sense of urgency is required. The ability to communicate clearly and concisely across all supply chain function areas is required.An in depth knowledge of MRP concepts and conceptual knowledge of ERP systems (SAP/JDE/APO) is preferred.Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.