Sr. Operations Planning Analyst

Summary:
The Operations Planning Sr. Analyst will create, run and analyze reporting/instrumentation of our end to end supply chain and order fulfillment process. Responsible for reviewing supply chain/business planning processes and driving improvements to achieve world-class velocity and efficiencies. Will make recommendations to management about enhancing business processes, opportunities in operational/labor planning, and drive transformation initiatives. Responsible for the development, collection, maintenance and processing of daily, weekly and monthly departmental reports.
Pay Class and Pay
Pay Class: Full Time
Pay: $60,845.70 - $81,127.61
Essential Responsibilities:
Create, monitor, and maintain daily, weekly and monthly order forecast for manufacturing and distribution center.
Assist in development of production-planning strategies and activities to maximize the use of the organization’s resources and meet established production specifications and schedules.
Work closely with Manufacturing, Distribution and Sales Forecasting teams to develop accurate forecasting of inbound and outbound work-flow.
Support strategic decision-making and the improvement of critical processes such as staffing and capacity planning
Effectively gather requirements, document, and communicate the results of efforts to cross-functional team members.
Develop KPI dashboards and data models to assist in making key business decisions.
Analyze various KPIs for turnaround time, capacity, productivity, and forecast accuracy to identify potential risks and report to management.
Provide ad-hoc reports and analysis based upon business needs.
Prioritize initiatives based on business needs and requirements.
Manage projects by monitoring deliverables and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
Develop modeling techniques using machine learning and automation to assist with operational and labor planning.
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Education:
Preferred bachelor's degree in IE, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, or related field or equivalent combination of experience.
Master’s in Business or related technical field a plus
Experience & Background:
Four (4) plus years of related work experience
Strong understanding and mastery of forecasting and supply chain planning processes and analytics
Experience in data analytics, modeling, simulation and reporting
Excellent Microsoft skills to include various other software products, Power BI (DAX, M) and SQL required. Automation tools (R, Python etc.) a plus
Excellent process improvement, process design and change/program management skills
Strong critical thinking, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Language Skills:
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to write routine reports and prepare influential communications (email, PowerPoint, Word)
Ability to speak effectively and present data to different groups within the organization including executives
Mathematical Skills:
Excellent mathematical skills to include basic adding, subtracting, multiplication and division
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Exhibit sound and accurate judgment and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
Essential Responsibilities related to Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to stand, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, pick or pinch, and talk or hear most of the time. The associate is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The noise level in this location is moderate (use of computers, printers and machines). Limit weight for lifting, pulling and pushing is no more than 50 pounds. When lifting loads heavier than 50 pounds, requirement is to use two or more people to lift the load. Ability to work varying schedules to include nights, weekends and holidays.
Activity Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Stand X
Walk X
Sit X
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel X
Reach with Hands and Arms X
Climb or balance X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl X X
Talk or hear X
Behavioral Characteristics:
Able to multi-task for a variety of projects/initiatives, including executing and delivering results in a timely manner.
Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be very organized and detail oriented.
Analytical thinker with desire to be continually challenged.
Ability to reason and solve challenges; team player with a positive attitude.
Ability to manage in a highly confidential and professional manner.
Ability to work onsite and participate in interactive onsite meetings on a regular and predictable basis.
Ability to initiate immediate interaction, coordination and collaboration with team members, clients, customers etc.
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Visionworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With regard to all employment practices, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or current military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. We strive to employ and promote only those applicants and employees who are best suited for open positions and who possess the necessary skills, education and qualifications for the job.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.