Supply Planning Analyst

Location: Centro Tular Primera Sección

A leading manufacturer is on the lookout for a detail-oriented Senior Supply Forecast Analyst to join our team! This role supports the supply chain team in forecasting customer demand, inventory management, analytics, reporting, and process improvements. The ideal candidate for this role is passionate about product, customers, data analysis with a relentless curiosity for insights that will optimize customer satisfaction, revenue, margin, and inventory productivity.

This is a highly integrated position, interfacing with virtually every department. Communication and collaboration are critical for success.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Balance appropriate customer service levels and overall inventory objectives.
Utilize PFEP-Plan for Every Part methodology to determine optimal stocking levels and supply plans to support our customers.
Identify and manage excess and obsolete product with a continuous improvement approach to minimize future causes.
Proactively communicate potential supply issues with Sourcing while leading issue resolution.
Maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure successful supply to plants, KPIs are being met, and continuous improvement is being achieved.
Assume lead role in management of MRP tools necessary to drive inventory levels to support key metrics/business objectives.
Take ownership of and maintain material master settings to maintain efficient workflows and the proper flow of inventory through our supply chain and to the customer.
Support the monthly Supply Review (Supply/Demand balancing) meetings as a part of the SIOP process.
Present department Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to general managers and various levels of senior and executive leadership (customer fill rate, inventory days on hand, aging inventory, etc.).
Create processes to manage both stocking and made-to-order items.
Ensure aligned inventory strategies are incorporated into updated supply plans.
Conduct monthly root cause analysis of KPI's for their site(s) – and identify corrective actions.
Skills/Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field is preferred.
5+ years of experience in supply planning, materials planning, or a related supply chain management role.
Ability to communicate conversationally in English, both verbally and in writing.
Strong analytical skills with applied statistical knowledge to support demand, supply, and inventory planning decisions.
Hands-on experience with S&OP, SIOP, or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including building complex models and working with large datasets; experience with Power BI strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience creating and managing Excel and database files, with SQL query development experience a plus.
Extensive MRP planning experience, with a strong preference for SAP and M2M environments.
Exposure to data warehousing, analytics platforms, or business intelligence tools is a plus.
ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.

Benefits & Compensation:

Competitive base salary
Year-end Christmas bonus (Aguinaldo)
Paid vacation in accordance with Mexican Federal Labor Law, increasing with seniority
Vacation premium
Statutory public holidays
Social security and housing benefits (IMSS and INFONAVIT)
Employer-sponsored savings fund
Private medical insurance (major and minor), supplementing social security coverage
Food vouchers (Vales de Despensa)
Birth assistance benefit
Funeral assistance benefit