Senior Analyst, Supply Planning

SC Johnson•Chicago, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

SC Johnson has been leading with purpose for 140 years, building high-quality products and iconic brands found in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide. The 13,000 people of our global, fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations. As the Senior Analyst, Supply Planning, you will be working with an existing Supply Chain in Home Storage. Reporting to the Associate Manager, Supply Planning, you will be accountable for delivering balanced, world class results across case fill, inventory and process metrics with demonstrated commitment to supply planning process excellence and lean/continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of experience in supply chain (internships included); OR an advanced degree and 1+ year of experience in supply chain
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the CPG industry
SAP experience/knowledge (planning related module)
Kinaxis experience
MRP
APICS certification, e.g., CSCP, CPIM, CLTD
High level proficiency w/PC-based applications (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and/or Access)
Demonstrated results working in a team-based, cross functional environment
Proven organizational skills and ability to perform under pressure and manage priorities w/competing demands
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Process improvement proficiency, e.g., root cause understanding, lean methodology, etc.
Ability to work on a high-performing team in collaborative environment
Quantitative/qualitative analysis, including business process metrics and measures linking to business KPI’s

Responsibilities

Manages an efficient MPS/DRP/MRP process for assigned External and Internal Manufacturers within respective region
Drives results through adherence to core supply planning processes and policies
Optimization of inventory and case fill, end to end
Drives decisions and trade-offs to optimize the supply plan and communicates to stakeholders
Develop constrained/feasible MPS/DRP/MRP plans over the aligned time horizon, via SAP and best practices
Cross functional (and external) collaboration to maximize trade-offs across production, inventory and capacity
Master data ownership and compliance
Escalate supply/inventory risk to the Supply Interface Manager and identify options to drive resolution
Measure, analyze and communicate key process metrics
Monthly inputs/capacity planning in support of Step 3 process
Monthly root cause analysis of KPI’s for their category/cluster – and identify/drive corrective actions