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Analyst II
Job Description
Analyst II
Location: Grenada, MS
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.
The Supply Planner II is the communication interface between the domestic plant Materials teams and Corporate stakeholders. They are responsible for balancing Finished Good inventory, and incoming supply, with demand to improve and/or maintain delivery performance and inventory turns. They play a key role in the Supply Chain Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products including product life-cycle changes, and product end-of-life.
This position will participate in various supply chain improvement projects, has a fundamental understanding of supply chain strategies, and can make recommendations. In addition, they have the ability to teach and train others on the duties and responsibilities shown below.
This job description lists major areas of responsibility and additional job activities may be added at any time.
You'll Be DISRUPTIVE Through These Duties And Responsibilities
- Prepare Supply and Category Review presentations
- Participate in NPD transitions and projects
- Collaborate with the plant Materials teams and Demand Planning on a regular cadence
- Interface with Sales & Marketing and Operations to reach agreement on acceptable/equitable quantities and timing
- Develop complete analysis and timelines related to supply and demand for new product launches, product end of life, product transitions, and products transferring production locations
- Coordinate Finished Good inventory planning and strategy development, such as WOS and safety stock target levels, promotional builds, and updating the System as required
- Communicate risks related to inventory and supply recovery plans or watch lists in terms of lead time and capacity constraints
- Maintain metrics and scorecards on KPI's, including fill rates, SKU health, inventory turns, and E&O inventory
- Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects as assigned
The TOOLS You'll Bring With You
- Bachelor's degree required in a business-related field and a minimum of 3 years Supply Chain experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Working knowledge of ERP/MRP
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Work, and Outlook)
- APICS Certification (CPIM, CSCP) preferred
- Six Sigma/Lean Training preferred
Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.