Supply Chain Network Planning Analyst

Summary

The Supply Chain Network Planning Analyst is a key position within our supply chain organization. The ideal candidate will be proactive, a self-starter with analytical skills.

The individual in this role will design, implement, and maintain analytics, and develop reports to drive end-to-end supply chain initiatives and strategic scenarios based on the North American sites capacity utilization. This role is a highly interactive one, partnering with other business analysts, supply chain managers, commercial, procurement, finance, logistics, manufacturing and operations’ teams.

Essential Functions

• Work with supply chain team to gather data requirements and conduct analysis with the goal of improving the organization's supply chain operations.
• Accountable for tracking, analysis, and distribution of supply chain Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) including customer service KPI’s (On-time delivery performance), etc.
• Ownership of freight cost analysis to track how much freight we are charging and recovering from our customers on a monthly basis.
• Lead a Network Capacity Planning analysis and utilize analytical skills for building and maintaining supply models by working closely with the Operations, Finance and supply chain teams for developing what-if scenarios and cost-benefit analysis which will help to create backup plans and make optimal decisions quickly.
• Develop Market Analysis for target products and customers.
• Support Strategic Initiatives with cost/benefit analysis for CAPEX investment in our current Facilities for new business opportunities.
• Assist in developing analytics / reports for supply/demand/inventory balancing processes, supply chain optimization techniques and statistical approaches in supply chain strategy.
• Seek innovation in reporting and analysis tools to better assist the supply chain team and the business with the information needed.
• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain/Business and IT/BI teams to improve self-serve reporting capabilities, and to identify and remedy system issues.
• Identify underperforming areas in the supply chain and may suggest improvements to profitably meet customers' needs.

Competencies

Transformational Leadership

• Drives change.
• Engages cross-functional coalitions to implement change.

Thought Leadership

• Consistently adding value with your thinking.
• Demonstrates big picture thinking.

Business results oriented

• Customer-focused value creation.
• Consistently delivering result.
• Exceeds expectations.
• Strong on individual accountability.

Trust & Teamwork

• Takes the time to listen for understanding and asks questions to clarify.
• Uses communication skills that enhance teamwork (listens, is open, is honest, timely, and direct).
• Encourages others to listen using active listening skills.
• Works well with other departments, functions, regions and cultures.

Talks Straight

• Communicates directly, honestly, respectfully and in a timely manner to resolve conflict.
• Uses simple language that is clear and to the point.
• Is able to clearly define reality, even if it is controversial.

Functional Competencies

• Understanding of end-to-end supply chain concepts such as MRP, forecasting, logistics, etc.
• Should have strong and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast paced, international multicultural environment.
• Must have excellent Microsoft Excel Skills.
• Prior experience with SAP is a plus.
• Prior experience with demand/supply/schedule planning software is a plus.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in business or engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years of supply chain management or analytics experience.
• Strong analytical skills for complex problem solving.
• Focus on supply chain management or Industrial Engineering or similar discipline is preferred.
• Prior Experience in Chemical Industry Supply Chain or Operations.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables, v-lookups).
• APICS or similar Supply Chain Certification is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of databases, query/reporting and SQL is a plus.
• Ability to articulate technical topics to non-technical audiences and build and maintain positive relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with exceptional influencing and written communication skills.