Inventory Planning Analyst

Westlake•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Oversees the inventory planning activities for the Sales Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process. Responsible for managing, developing and maintaining the inventory plan, as well as the storage capacity requirements plan to meet strategic objectives of the organization. Reports to the SIOP Manager and works cross-functionally to support the overall operations planning and control process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field
5+ years of supply chain and inventory management experience
Demonstrated analytical skills with ability to develop concepts with actionable plan
Proficient computer skills in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Power BI
Proficient with MRP experience required
Able to multi-task and display a high level of company/team spirit in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Nice To Haves

ASCM/APICS certification is preferred
Experience with ERP Systems, with SAP S/4HANA preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the development and communication of the inventory plan through the monthly SIOP process
Oversees inventory management and replenishment process of a multi-echelon distribution network across North America
Standardizes Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) parameters and process
Ensures the ERP data is set up and maintained properly for inventory management and DRP execution
Executes the replenishment strategy through DRP to support the demand plan while achieving the customer service levels required
Oversees, trains, and develops the team of replenishment analysts responsible for executing daily replenishment tasks
Develops storage capacity tools and process as part of the Resource Requirements Planning (RRP) process
Forecasts storage capacity requirements, identifies constraints based on the supply and demand plans, and provides recommendations to improve network design
Defines inventory planning parameters, such as, but not limited to, ABC classification, Safety Stock, and reorder points
Reports on KPIs such as Fill Rate, OTIF, slow and obsolete (SLOB), inventory turns, inventory velocity, frequency, days of supply, in stock rate, backorder rate, etc.
Designs the optimal inventory mix by site to support the demand plan, while achieving the desired customer service levels
Support the design, implementation and enhancement of the Company’s planning system solution as part of the supply chain digital strategy
Utilizes change management methodologies to drive organizational change