Supply Chain Planning Analyst II, Inventory Planning

About the role

The Supply Chain Planning Analyst II, Inventory Planning position at Niagara is dedicated to supporting customer demand through strategic inventory and planning models. This role requires a self-starter with strong strategy development and implementation skills, capable of interfacing with various departments to optimize operations.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and revise inventory policies/plans to support customer needs.
• Develop and implement different inventory models on Finish Goods and Raw materials to optimize product flow.
• Translate and navigate projected forecasts (S&OP), sales demand, and manufacturing builds into inventory policies.
• Maintain inventory policies to meet changing customer needs and ensure alignment with finished goods and raw material requirements.
• Review, manage, and lead discussions about SKU and category inventory performance.
• Recommend production frequencies and Lot sizes (EoQ) and solutions to meet the demand plan.
• Work with cross-functional partners to continuously improve the end-to-end inventory platform.
• Utilize system reports and experience to propose improvements to inventory models and ways of working.
• Conduct continuous ad-hoc analysis for core, beverage, and specialty planning to drive initiatives.
• Aid in regional projects with Planning Managers and other functions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of planning and inventory experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Python, Power BI, or similar coding/platform experience (preferred).
• Experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment (minimum of 2 years).
• Experience managing people/projects (minimum of 2 years).
• Travel: 10% of the time, on average.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, or related field (minimum).
• Master's Degree in Business, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, or related field (preferred).

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive benefits program, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match. Additionally, we offer tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.