Sr Planning Analyst

About the role

This role will be responsible for managing inventory levels to meet budget requirements and support proper customer service levels for imported products. The Sr Planning Analyst is a high performing contributor that works to facilitate and support Distribution/Production functions and projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally to evaluate technical, system, and process improvements.
• Assist division management or project team with the development and formulation of strategic long range and short-range plans to build performance and direct process improvement, which demands predictability in forecasting.
• Regularly work with confidential data and is responsible for maintenance as well as handling of goods, tools, equipment, and valuable software.
• Develop purchasing and inventory plans.
• Place constraints where necessary to achieve capacity requirements and financial budget objectives.
• Expedite and monitor production orders through supply chain to satisfy service demands.
• Issue purchasing requisitions for assigned product category.
• Track critical vendor shipments for projections using the weekly PPRs responsible for establishing, monitoring, and managing all import product development and follow up design.
• Conduct studies, prepare reports, and advise on feasibility, cost effectiveness and regulatory conformance, while utilizing knowledge of subject area, research techniques and regulatory limitations.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 4–6 years’ relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.

Qualifications

• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Flexible attitude, adaptable to change, team player, and able to handle multiple projects at once.
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.