Senior Analyst, Supply Planning

SC Johnson•Chicago, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Senior Analyst, Supply Planning, you will be working with suppliers that are set up and running. 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; OR an advanced degree and 1+ year of experience in supply chain; OR military experience considered in lieu of education requirement and 2+ years 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 with 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 with 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 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.