Supply Chain Data Analyst

Position Summary

The role is a key member of Central Planning Organization and will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the 0-18 month supply plan for the region’s manufacturing sites. This position will collaborate closely with the production facilities, distribution centers, demand planning, procurement, and customer service to ensure an uninterrupted, cost-effective, and service-focus supply of product. The role requires strong analytical, cross functional, and leadership skills to drive supply visibility, alignment of capacity to forecast, and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

• Perform finite and rough-cut capacity planning to identify constraints and develop mitigation plans
• Coordinate planned down days / maintenance windows with site scheduling teams to ensure resource availability
• Track and report master schedule attainment; analyze variances and drive corrective actions

• Ensure all MRP elements: planned orders, purchase requisitions, inventory projections, and capacity signals are accurate, synchronized, and aligned with demand
• Review MRP message as necessary with production facilities, execute appropriate actions to prevent shortages, expedite supply, or avoid excess inventory
• Monitor material master data and own planning-related fields, including safety stock levels, lead times, lot sizes, replenishment methods, and other planning family
• Maintain system configurations, time fences, and replenishment strategies in accordance with global processes and policies

• Balance supply with demand at SKU and site levels while adhering to production constraints, inventory targets, and customer service requirements
• Identify risks and opportunities in the supply plan, proposing alternatives such as overtime, inventory reallocation, line prioritization, or schedule adjustments
• Provide supply input and data packages for S&OP and S&OE meetings, including risk summaries, capacity outlook, and long‑term supply signals

• Run, analyze, and act on stock‑low/stock‑high reports; initiate replenishment or demand shaping actions as needed
• Lead or support cross‑functional root cause analysis for service failures, driving corrective and preventive actions to completion
• Communicate production plan changes, constraints, and priorities to internal stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements using analytics, planning tools, and technology (Power BI)
• Establish and track KPIs to measure S&OP effectiveness and drive data‑based decisions
• Manage Planning Systems (Slimstock)

• Strong analytical capabilities with expertise in supply planning, inventory analysis, and data interpretation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels
• Project management experience leading cross functional initiatives
• Deep understanding of supply chain processes, including demand planning, MRP, DRP, warehouse operations, and distribution
• Demonstrated leadership skills to influence teams and drive operational alignment

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing Supply Chain Management, Production scheduling, S&OP, or a related discipline

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or a related field - Master’s degree is a plus
• Proven experience in S&OP execution
• CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent professional certification is a plus
• Experience with advanced planning tools (APS) and modern ERP systems (JDE is a plus)
• Prior experience in a global, multi‑site manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated capability in continuous improvement, process optimization, or Lean/Six Sigma methodologies

• Travel requirements of 5-10%