The Lead Strategic Planning Analyst is responsible for driving purchases for the Normal Planning and New Model department totaling between $40M-$70M per month. The team leader ensures MPA KPI's are achieved through careful analysis, planning and execution. This requires strong analytical skills, a sound understanding of forecast disaggregation across 9 PDCs, proper PO inventory control and supply management of MPA parts to support Hyundai, Genesis and Kia dealerships. The team lead will be responsible for maintaining, updating and revising purchase order strategies to best align with MPA KPI's. Team lead will have oversight for the process and execution scheduling of inbound material, assuring product delivery meets corporate goals and objectives. The team lead will ensure reporting and inbound volumes are optimized. Additionally, the team lead with support from their manager builds, establishes and drives the team to ensure that MPA achieves inventory health, months of supply and fill rates targets.