SIOP Data Analyst

Little Rapids Corporation•Green Bay, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead reporting and data analysis for key supply chain processes supporting the Sales Inventory and Operations Planning Process (SIOP). Power BI superuser for data mining and report templates supporting the Supply Chain function across all LRC Divisions. Objectives: Achieving financial plan results including service and working capital improvement via SIOP Process. In conjunction with the SI&OP leader, coordinate and manage the SIOP process across the corporation. Lead demand analysis for all 3 divisions. Work with Finance Partners to align financial forecasting with SIOP demand and inventory plans. Work with Supply Chain and cross functional peers to deliver SIOP reporting and analysis to the management teams for each division and to the Senior Leadership Team. Highlight issues and make recommendations to close/ mitigate potential gaps identified thru the SIOP process. Other assignments as prioritized by management team. Achieve plan results for gross margin expansion via Strategic Sourcing initiatives. Support strategic sourcing team by providing reporting and spend analytics. Support forecasting of costs thru market and macro-economic analysis. Continuous improvement/ Process focus. Facilitate data gathering in support of Supply Chain improvement activities and major initiatives. Strive to improve the SIOP process via structured reviews to identify process gaps and improvement opportunities. Results: Achieve or exceed desired Little Rapids Corporation goals and objectives. Meet or exceed margin, inventory and cash flow targets. Operate as the Supply chain functional expert for reporting and data analysis and be a force multiplier in delivering against financial targets. Actions: Role is on site at Larsen Rd to support operations and supply chain activities with travel to other locations as needed. Schedule, attend, participate, and facilitate cross functional meetings that support the operational rhythm for each division. Utilize various data sources to forecast and manage demand in support of the planning teams at each division. Collaborate with commercial teams at each division to incorporate data and trends to develop a demand forecast on a rolling 12- month basis. Communicate the demand plan as part of the SIOP process with a holistic approach focused on intercompany interactions. Organize and analyze relevant data to support the broader supply chain team. Understand how the JDE ERP and any other data source interacts with Power BI to deliver user friendly and appropriate reporting and analysis. Collaborate with all internal parties to understand and pursue issue resolution. Proactively support systems and process improvement for the SIOP process. This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

Requirements

BA or BS Degree in business with Supply Chain focus
Knowledge and experience with forecasting and demand management processes required
ERP knowledge at a transactional and process level
Ability to analyze data and derive a demand/forecast plan
Data supported problem solving
Continuous improvement mindset
Ability to create templates and reports utilizing Power BI
Proficient computer skills and knowledge (MS Office suite, e-mail, etc.)
Work under minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

Power BI and/or other reporting systems experience a plus
Knowledge of paper industry preferred
ASCM certified or progress towards professional supply chain and/or purchasing certification a plus

Responsibilities

Lead reporting and data analysis for key supply chain processes supporting the Sales Inventory and Operations Planning Process (SIOP).
Power BI superuser for data mining and report templates supporting the Supply Chain function across all LRC Divisions.
Coordinate and manage the SIOP process across the corporation.
Lead demand analysis for all 3 divisions.
Work with Finance Partners to align financial forecasting with SIOP demand and inventory plans.
Deliver SIOP reporting and analysis to the management teams for each division and to the Senior Leadership Team.
Highlight issues and make recommendations to close/ mitigate potential gaps identified thru the SIOP process.
Support strategic sourcing team by providing reporting and spend analytics.
Support forecasting of costs thru market and macro-economic analysis.
Facilitate data gathering in support of Supply Chain improvement activities and major initiatives.
Strive to improve the SIOP process via structured reviews to identify process gaps and improvement opportunities.
Operate as the Supply chain functional expert for reporting and data analysis and be a force multiplier in delivering against financial targets.
Schedule, attend, participate, and facilitate cross functional meetings that support the operational rhythm for each division.
Utilize various data sources to forecast and manage demand in support of the planning teams at each division.
Collaborate with commercial teams at each division to incorporate data and trends to develop a demand forecast on a rolling 12- month basis.
Communicate the demand plan as part of the SIOP process with a holistic approach focused on intercompany interactions.
Organize and analyze relevant data to support the broader supply chain team.
Understand how the JDE ERP and any other data source interacts with Power BI to deliver user friendly and appropriate reporting and analysis.
Collaborate with all internal parties to understand and pursue issue resolution.
Proactively support systems and process improvement for the SIOP process.