Production Planning and Logistics Sr. Analyst

Summary Of Responsibilities

The Senior Analyst, Production Planning and Logistics is responsible for managing the worldwide capacity/demand matrix, coordinating shipment scheduling, maintaining logistics data, and executing production schedules for core business operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage accurate Capacity/Demand matrix and serve as the functional expert for worldwide and domestic capacity/demand matrix for core businesses of Surface Protection in order to assist in the efficient flow of manufacturing and product production.
• Serve as the primary resource for domestically produced shipment scheduling and coordination with external customer and third-party logistics (customers).
• Develop and maintain a detailed database of logistics information for use in capacity alignment decisions.
• Execute and revise plant production schedules and initiate strategic changes as needed in day-to-day operations.
• Provide critical information and support to customers (internal and external), as requested.
• Define, lead and/or participate in various process improvement projects within the scope of functional area.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree with 5 plus years’ relevant experience in a related area preferred.
• Mechanical engineering or manufacturing plant experience required.
• Proficiency in JDE or similar system required.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook required.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Bachelor degree with 5 plus years’ relevant experience in a related area preferred. Manufacturing plant experience required.

Skills

• Sound independent judgment, effective decision-making, and the ability to manage day-to-day processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Collaboration with Supply Chain in fully reviewing and utilizing JDE to improve process flow.
• Efficient management of shipment scheduling and coordination.
• Positive working relationships with other departments, vendors, and customers.
• Ability to remain current on international logistics regulations and laws to meet required international standards.

Benefits

• Retirement Savings Plan with both pre-tax 401(k) and after-tax Roth options. 100% company match up to 5% of employee’s contributions.
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and dependent care.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD).
• Life insurance for employee and dependents.
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance for employee and dependents.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your household members.
• Matching Gifts Program.