Consultant - Supply Planning Services

Integrated Business Planning Associates, Inc.•Oakbrook Terrace, IL

43d•$110,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate – Planning Services provides our clients with tactical planning expertise and process consulting. As an Associate – Planning Services you will work with the client engagement leader to deliver either demand or supply planning outcomes for our clients. We are looking for a passionate, savvy planner to proactively manage demand and/or supply plans, analyze data, document assumptions, and manage planning models that drive positive business results for our clients. Additionally, you will work with the client and other consultants to engineer collaboration and provide feedback and requirements that enhance planning systems and tools. All ibp2 associates are at the forefront of delivering our mission: to Engineer Collaboration, Bring Processes to Life, and Accelerate Time-to-Value for our clients.

Requirements

3+ years of experience working in supply planning roles, preferably within an S&OP structure
2+ years using industry standard APS tools like SAP, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, Oracle, etc.
Strong written and verbal communication with outside stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work at the intersection of process, data, tools, and technology
Proven presentation capabilities in both content and delivery
Willingness to work in a fast-paced startup environment
Maintains a learning mindset, ready to experience new ideas and situations
Embraces our Client-First approach
Maintains relationships and build client confidence & trust in ibp2
Effective interpersonal skills with an emphasis on teamwork

Nice To Haves

1+ years of Demand Planning experience a plus

Responsibilities

Ability to manage supply planning inputs and generate analysis and actions that balance inventory and service levels.
Establish and Refine Supply Policies, Master Production Schedules, Purchase Requisitions, and Stock Transfers.
Collaboratively work with plant teams to set schedules and production sequencing to ensure production attainment and schedule adherence.
Participate in S&OP meetings and preparation sessions to document insights that drive supply plan improvements.
Analyze and document end-to-end planning processes spanning the demand and supply planning functions within our client’s organization.
Evaluate planning-related data structures, data models, and technology tools involved in the end-to-end planning process, with an emphasis on analyzing links to strategic KPIs.