Supply Chain Planning Analyst II, Inventory Planning

The Inventory Planning Analyst is responsible for developing and implementing strategic inventory and planning models to support customer demand. The candidate for this position must be a self-starter, capable of developing and achieving strategy objectives in a fast-paced environment and be able to successfully interface with all levels of internal management. This role will drive inventory & planning information systems development, continuous improvement to optimize production outputs to lead daily operational plans. This position works closely with Manufacturing, Operations, S&OP, Raw Materials, Purchasing, Sales, Transportation and Customer Service to create and maintain the inventory policies that ensure customer delivery and quality requirements are achieved.

Responsibilities

Create, review and revise inventory policies/plans to support the customer needs, bringing flexibility and operational guidance to the business in the most cost-efficient way; Develop and implement different inventory models on Finish Goods and Raw materials to optimize the product flow, maximizing the operation efficiency at the same time; Translate and navigate projected forecasts (S&OP), sales demand and manufacturing builds into inventory policies to protect seasonal demands; Develop inventory optimization strategies and present to different supply chain teams; Monitor and adjust the inventory policies to meet changing customer needs and ensure connection with finished goods and raw material requirements; Review, manage and lead discussions about SKU and categories inventory performance vs plan to meet current flexibility strategies; Recommend production frequencies and Lot sizes (EoQ) and solutions to meet the demand plan; Serve as an effective liaison among other functional departments within the organization; Work with cross-functional partners to continuously improve the end-to-end inventory platform; Utilize system reports as well as experience and judgment to propose improvement to the inventory models and ways of working; Continuous Ad-hoc Analysis for Core, Beverage, and Specialty planning to drive initiatives; Assist in Regional projects with Planning Managers and other functions

Requirements

2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment; 2 Years – Experience in Position; 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects; Advanced Excel skills; Knowledge of Python, Power BI, or similar coding/platform; 3+ years of planning and inventory experience; Bachelor's Degree in Business, Data Analytics, Supply Chain or other related field; 10% travel (average 2 weeks out of the year)

Nice to have

4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment; 4 Years – Experience working in Position; 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects; Master's Degree in Business, Data Analytics, Supply Chain or other related field; APICS CPIM

Benefits

Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time; Paid parental and caregiver leaves; Medical, including virtual care options; Dental; Vision; 401(k) with company match; Health Savings Account with company match; Flexible Spending Accounts; Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members; Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements; Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan; Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.; Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities