The Supply Planning Analyst role reports to the Sr. Analyst and is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data across centrally managed raw materials. This data is used to ensure sufficient and successful inventory levels are maintained to support the NA facilities. This role emphasizes building strong supplier relationships through regular communication and actively participates in identifying and mitigating potential risks across the network.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure the effectiveness of the following processes:
Strategic supplier inventory management (“Stock Health”) - Monitoring, Analysis, Distribution and Improvement
Proactively lead supplier meetings by preparing comprehensive talking points, identifying and communicating inventory risks, facilitating discussions on improvement opportunities, and thoroughly reviewing supplier data sources
Execute strategic supplier forecasting by actively participating in new product introductions and transitions, analyzing market trends, and ensuring demand forecasts accurately reflect consumption patterns.
Collaborating with Product Management / R&D / Coating Sites / Procurement on supplier transition management, forecasts, and communication
Manage supplier High Impact Stockout process by executing internal distribution, overseeing relevant spreadsheets, and facilitating consistent communication with stakeholders
Maintain visibility of supply issues and communicate risk to the business
Proactively support raw material buyers and coating sites by fostering open communication, actively addressing questions and concerns, and coordinating weekly touchpoints
Skills & Competencies:
Analytical Skills:
Ability to download Avery Information from multiple systems
Advanced skills taking and sourcing large amounts of data and distilling into meaningful solutions
Works with quantitative analysis and models for decision making and problem solving
Can evaluate multiple variables to arrive at the optimum solution
Able to utilize lean and six sigma tools
Effective Team Member:
Works effectively with a wide number of other functional areas within all levels of management and employees
Ability to interface with cross-functional groups to define and execute overall requirements
Able to build commitment to common goals and ensure priorities and goals among planning and operation groups are interrelated
Communication Skills:
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to construct persuasive arguments to support a proposal/idea and to build support
Proficient in facilitating, presenting, and leading meetings with diverse audiences, including internal stakeholders at all levels and external partners.
Initiative/Innovativeness
Proven ability to deliver results; demonstrated history of success
Takes initiative to complete projects and achieve objectives
Demonstrates a positive attitude and willingness to take calculated risks
Pushes for continuous improvement in performance in all areas
Bachelor’s degree in related field required
1 - 3 years SML or related experience
Exceptional time management skills, demonstrated through strong organizational abilities and the capacity to effectively balance multiple priorities
Skillful in conducting research, preparing comprehensive reports, and presenting complex statistical information in a clear and concise manner
Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Google applications and function specific software.
Proficient with the use of Databases, Spreadsheets, Mainframe/ERP Systems, and modeling methods for analysis
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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