Senior Inventory & Supply Planning Analyst

Overview

Who we are? As the world's largest organization of board-certified pathologists and leading provider of laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing programs, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) serves patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide.

Our Culture

• CAP employees make a meaningful difference by partnering with colleagues, customers, and members on challenging and rewarding work
• CAP provides its employees with an energetic and collaborative work environment and encourages opportunities to further develop their skills—offering reimbursement for educational programs and participation in events that enhance your skills
• We offer a generous compensation and benefits package, 401K, and more.

The Senior Inventory & Supply Planning Analyst is responsible for managing master planning and inventory processes to ensure the timely availability of materials and finished goods across the supply chain. This role plays a critical part in aligning supply with demand, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and enabling efficient fulfillment of customer orders.

The analyst collaborates closely with Procurement, Demand Planning, Suppliers, Distribution, and Packaging Operations to manage supply signals, monitor inventory health, and ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of master planning within the ERP ecosystem.

This role also supports continuous improvement of planning processes, ERP configuration integrity, and inventory visibility, enabling the organization to improve service levels, reduce delivery costs, and strengthen supply chain reliability.

• Master Planning & Supply Alignment
  • Manage and maintain ERP master planning settings (Microsoft D365) to ensure planned purchase and production orders support timely fulfillment of customer demand.
  • Configure and maintain planning parameters including lead times, safety stock levels, order policies, and planning calendars.
  • Partner with Demand Planning and Procurement to ensure accurate synchronization between supply signals and demand forecasts.
  • Monitor MRP outputs and planning runs to identify supply risks, shortages, or planning inconsistencies.

• Inventory Management & Optimization
  • Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal availability while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
  • Oversee processes for inventory visibility, cycle counts, and reconciliation across systems and supplier portals.
  • Collaborate with Finance and Procurement to maintain accurate inventory valuation and data integrity.

• ERP Planning Systems & Data Governance
  • Maintain configuration and data integrity within D365 master planning and related systems (PIM, Supplier Portal, Precision, etc.).
  • Monitor batch processes and system integrations to ensure planning processes execute correctly and resolve errors or failures promptly.
  • Troubleshoot system-related planning and inventory issues across platforms.

• Planning Governance & Process Development
  • Develop, maintain, and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for MRP and inventory management processes.
  • Ensure clear communication of planning processes, responsibilities, and expectations across stakeholders.
  • Support the evolution of planning best practices and governance frameworks.

• Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Act as the primary point of coordination for inventory and planning discussions across key stakeholders including:
  • Procurement
  • Distribution
  • Contact Center
  • Product Teams
  • Suppliers / Packagers
  • Communicate proactively regarding supply delays, fulfillment risks, or inventory issues affecting customer delivery timelines.

• Continuous Improvement & Analytics
  • Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Support initiatives to improve planning accuracy, inventory performance, and operational efficiency.
  • Develop reports and dashboards that provide visibility into inventory health, supply risks, and service performance.

• Additional Responsibilities
  • Support supply chain planning initiatives and special projects as assigned.

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