Supply Chain Planner Analyst

Department: Supply Chain

Reports To: Director of Supply Chain

The Senior Supply Chain Planner/Analyst is responsible, for the U.S. region, for analyzing supply chain data, developing demand forecasts, managing inventory levels, and supporting order planning and execution. This role plays a critical part in ensuring product availability, optimizing inventory, and supporting new product introductions while driving data-based decision-making across the supply chain.

Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing excess and obsolescence.

Analyze inventory turns, safety stock, and service levels.

Support cycle counts and inventory reconciliation efforts.

Recommend actions to address shortages, slow-moving, or obsolete inventory.

Create and manage purchase orders and/or production orders in ERP/MRP systems.

Track order status and coordinate with suppliers, production, and logistics teams to meet delivery requirements.

Resolve order discrepancies, delays, and supply constraints.

Ensure accurate master data and planning parameters in the system.

Analyze supply chain data related to demand, inventory, production, and customer orders.

Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and KPIs to support supply chain performance.

Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement using data-driven insights.

Support management with ad-hoc analysis and recommendations.

Create and maintain demand forecasts based on historical data, customer demand, and market trends.

Collaborate with Operations, Customer Service, Sales, and Finance to align forecasts with business plans.

Monitor forecast accuracy and adjust planning assumptions as needed.

Support SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) processes.

Support supply chain planning activities for new product launches.

Coordinate with Engineering, Sales, and Operations to ensure material readiness and capacity alignment.

Set up and maintain new items and planning parameters in ERP systems.

Monitor initial demand and inventory performance post-launch.

Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Willingness to proactively engage team members to obtain needs.

Inquisitive mindset — always asking why, challenging the status quo.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Open to learn and listen to others

Continuous improvement mindset