Job Description
Hybrid - Demand Planning Analyst - TalentZok
OVERVIEW
Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting company! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.
Immediate opening for a Demand Planning Analyst in Cypress, CA who possesses:
- Planner/Demand Planner/Supply Chain Analyst - 3+ yrs.
- Implementation of ERP and/or Oracle cloud knowledge.
- MS Office Suites - Intermediate+ (run reports/pivot tables/create formulas)
- Work well in a fast-paced environment and work well with multiple departments
- JD Edwards a + but not required
Email resumes to sgriner@talentzok.com and call 424.488.7104
Demand Planning Analyst
Improving working capital turnover is an important objective of the company to be more healthy/strong capital structure. This position contributes to achieve this objective through appropriate supply planning of Projectors, Lens and Lamp products which account for a large portion of purchasing amount and inventory balance.
This position is expected to: Analyze demand and supply chain transactions and performance, recognizing errors and needed corrections. Perform purchasing functions and negotiate with suppliers on price and delivery. Data input and systems maintenance.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
This position is accountable for: (1) Just in time delivery to end customers, (2) Inventory Balance, and (3) Freight Cost savings
For example:
- Improving / optimizing the flow of incoming supply
- Analyzing demand and supply planning providing direction to team
- Maintain and reduce cost according to purchasing guidelines and procedures.
- Communicate with vendors on quality issues as directed by Q.C.
- Identify areas for improvement and introduce innovative recommendations, factoring in customer needs, external approaches, data analytics, as well as industry best practices.
- Accurate adjustment of schedules for J.I.T. deliveries
- Good communication skills
- Accurate data input
- Working well with other departments
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is responsible for: (1) Supply planning to satisfy market demand, (2) Inventory control, and (3) Contact window with venders.
For example:
- Demand planning
- Completely understand the Demand Planning and supply chain management methods currently used.
- Continually analyze demand, supply chain inventory levels and costs associated and provide insight into improvements.
- Follow through on any corrective actions that have been recognized and track the results of these actions to improve future planning.
- Perform procurement functions.
- Order parts and services in accordance with the MRP
- Communicate with vendors on quality issues with Q.C.
- Expedite orders to ensure on-time-deliveries when the schedule changes.
- Contact vendor with delivery schedules, engineering change orders, drawings, and any other purchasing related issues.
- Handle shipping / receiving problems relating to purchase orders.
- Incorporate inventory planning and optimization strategies into Demand Planning e.g. EOL, SKU reductions, excess and aged inventories etc.
- Review monthly inventory and demand forecast, analyze and explain deviations from target and implement corrective measures.
- Respond to product availability requests by reviewing and advising on inventory levels and make appropriate allocations to support sales orders.
- Work with Production, Purchasing and S&OP Teams to resolve gaps in demand and supply.
- Coordinate with Customer Care and Logistics to address fulfilment issues to ensure smooth and timely delivery of orders.
Hourly Wage - $28 - $34 per hour
For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume to sgriner@talentzok.com or call 424.488.7104
More information can be found at www.TalentZok.com