Materials Requirement Plan Sr Analyst

Scotts Miracle-Gro•Minneapolis, MN

3d•$87,600 - $103,100

About The Position

The Sr. Analyst, Material Requirement Planning will develop, align and document strategies to optimize component ordering and associated inventory management strategies. These strategies will drive improvements in service, cash, cost and time through Network Loss Analysis. This position will also be accountable for partnering with the MRP project lead to ensure that all component requirements and planning parameters, across multiple sites, are accurate and planned via SAP MRP. This position will ensure supplier inventories & production schedules are optimized in a manner that supports cash, cost and service metrics.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Business, Economics, Logistics, Supply Chain Management
5+ years of inventory management, material requirement planning, or procurement experience
Experience using SAP, JDA, or similar systems
Experience utilizing Material Requirements Planning tools (SAP desired)
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Experience in leading projects with cross-functional work groups
Some travel required as needed to support projects and initiatives

Nice To Haves

APICS certification a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and implement system driven SAP Material Requirements Planning solution. This includes implementation of order optimization, transition planning, statistical safety stock modeling and incorporation of supplier inventory & production schedules.
As the category expert on Supplier Managed & Owned Inventory (SMOI), this position will own effective utilization of the supplier’s capacity, component level master plans & inventory strategy (including pre-build). This position is accountable for assessing a supplier’s Capacity vs. Demand profile and will act as SMG’s single point of contact for prioritizing requirements across the supplier.
Develop and communicate component-level inventory management improvement initiatives, strategies, and budget.
Identify and manage timely disposition excess and obsolete inventory, blocked stock, and slow moving inventory. Ensure component material status is categorized & managed for appropriate life cycle management in SAP.
Communicates directly with vendors on timing and issue resolution
Complete all applicable workflows
Owns the development for ideal processes supporting the flow of materials and products to and from SMG’s manufacturing sites.
Escalate issues proactively identified to ensure no business interruption.
Allocate inventory effectively across stocking locations to ensure reduction of wasted moves & in-bound freight optimization (Right Material, Right Place, Right Time).
Establish appropriate minimum order quantities and pre-build plans to establish appropriate levels of inventory
Identify and manage E&O
Responsible for other duties as assigned