Logistics Planning Analyst

Participates with facility teams to develop material flow plans and pull material replenishment plans. Responsible for population of the Plan for Every Part database. Support efforts to improve factory flow to enhance lean material flow.

JOB DUTIES:

- Responsible for performing work to achieve corporate supply chain performance targets focused on inventory reduction, increased inventory turns and improved order-to-delivery results.
- Performs all support activities for the Supply Chain Planning Process and the Plan for Every Part (PFEP).
- Deploys visual elements and standard work in facilities, and actively supports facility change management activities as new supply chain processes are deployed.
- Responsible for communicating Supply Chain Planning changes to key change targets, utilizing Change Management processes and utilizing visual elements throughout the value stream, including boards, signage, and posted standard work and job aids.
- Performs tactical, hands-on work to achieve CPS supply chain process compliance and MQ Certification for a facility.
- Performs tactical, hands-on work with other Supply Chain functions, 3rd party providers, and facility divisions to drive supply chain improvements.
- Analyzes value stream supply chain constraints and deploys corrective action.

SKILLS:

REQUIREMENTS:

- Knowledge of standard supply chain systems.
- Must possess strong collaborative, interpersonal, and communication skills to effectively work across functions to perform work deploying supply chain improvements.
- Requires problem-solving skills to solve common problems.
- Must be a strong team player in order to be effective in deploying supply chain improvements as part of a team.
- Must possess understanding of manufacturing and operations standard processes and basic product knowledge.
- Ability to analyze business conditions and situations during deployment needed to minimize disruption to daily requirements.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

- College or university degree or equivalent, preferably in Supply Chain and/or Logistics Management or Industrial Engineering.
- Minimum of three years of progressively responsible supply chain job experience desired.
- Background in Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operations, Inventory Management, Material Requirements Planning, Demand Management, and/or Logistics is desired