Staff Material Planning Analyst
ZT Systems•Secaucus, NJ
•$82,500 - $101,000•Onsite
About The Position
ZT Systems is seeking a Staff Material Planning Analyst who will be based out of our NJ HQ reporting directly to our Senior Manager of Operations. The Material Planning Analyst must be detail-oriented, organized, and have a high level of comfort in working with numbers. The ideal candidate must be able to communicate professionally and clearly and will also have strong analytical, computer, and verbal skills. This position interfaces with Manufacturing, Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, Demand Planning, and Operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Computer Science, Production Planning, Logistics or related field and 5+ years of experience, preferably in Supply Chain/Production Planning (alternatively a Master’s degree and 3+ years of experience).
- Expertise with MS Office applications, especially Excel
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal communication, organizational, and writing skills
- Knowledge of principles and providing independent judgment and decision-making skills
- Planning, organizing, prioritizing, attention to detail and accuracy
- Information gathering and information monitoring
- Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong work ethic and sense of discipline
- Flexibility, adaptability, and customer service orientation
Responsibilities
- Communicate with the Manufacturing schedule/planning team on the material status
- Efficiently manage and monitor production demands and inventory requirements
- Review demand vs. supply to ensure a healthy supply plan
- Working with cross-function teams to streamline process and ensuring accurate inventory
- Monitor the incoming supply to enhance flexibility and reduce internal line downtime risk
- Act as a point of contact on material planning for issue escalations and resolution
- Understand root causes for shortages and drive action to recover in the fastest possible duration
- Analyze data to identify problematic areas and suggest improvement
- Collaborate with the team to drive the most cost-effective plan
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
- Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
- Parental leave and family care support programs
- Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
- Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
