Senior Analyst, Material Planning and Data Analysis (Onsite)
About The Position
The Senior Analyst, Material Planning and Data Analysis manages material planning, inventory performance, and supply risks to help meet inventory and financial targets. The role analyzes demand, supply, and inventory trends and turns findings into recommendations, while establishing and maintaining material planning parameters and supporting forecasting, SIOP, and scenario planning. The analyst develops inventory KPIs, PFEP, variance reporting, ABC segmentation, and executive insights, and drives improvements in inventory accuracy, planning processes, reporting, and cross-functional execution. This onsite position is based in Lenexa, Kansas, and may be eligible for relocation assistance. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens may access information under the program or contract.
Requirements
- A university degree or equivalent experience and at least 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
- Experience working cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Strong communication, organization, and prioritization skills.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in materials planning, supply chain, inventory management, operations, or a related field.
- Experience with SAP, Kinaxis, or other ERP/MRP and supply chain planning systems.
- Experience with inventory forecasting, optimization, or planning parameter management.
- Experience with SIOP/S&OP, financial planning, or E&O processes.
- Knowledge of MRP, PIRs, purchased-parts forecasting, PFEP, and ABC segmentation.
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other data analytics and reporting tools.
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, or manufacturing environments.
Responsibilities
- Manage material planning, inventory performance, and risks to meet inventory and financial targets.
- Analyze demand, supply, and inventory trends; develop actionable recommendations and escalate risks.
- Establish and maintain planning parameters, including MRP types, MOQs, lot sizes, and planning strategies.
- Support SIOP, inventory forecasting, purchased-parts forecasting, PIR management, and scenario planning.
- Develop and maintain inventory KPIs, PFEP, variance reporting, ABC segmentation, and executive insights.
- Drive continuous improvement in inventory accuracy, planning processes, reporting, and cross-functional execution.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional pet, home, auto, life, accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft coverage
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
- Fertility and family planning support
- Adoption assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Wellness rewards program
- Virtual doctor visits
- Child and elder care services
- Second-opinion medical services
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid time off and holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
