Sr. Supply Chain Planning Analyst

For those who want to keep growing, learning and evolving. We at KellyConnect® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a senior Supply Chain Planning Analyst to work at a Fortune 500 employer centrally located in Raritan, New Jersey. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity!

This assignment is expected to last through end of December 2024!

Schedule:

• Attractive hybrid work solution that offers the best of both worlds.

Why should you apply:

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience.
• Enjoy a positive and supportive work environment.
• Paid training to ensure you have the skills & knowledge to succeed.

What’s a typical day as a Sr. Supply Chain Planning Analyst? You’ll be:

• Planning and controling inventory of finished goods to meet sales and distribution demand
• Analyzing inventory levels, inventory positioning, and production and sale forecasts
• Implementing strategies to improve customer service and operational metrics
• Developing planning scenarios and presenting to management
• Overseeing the planning and execution management of complex Medical Device Supply Chains supported by various external partners
• Monitoring and tracking supplier KPIs
• Developing cross functional mitigations to address supplier performance issues
• Developing and monitoring annual supplier purchase plans related to Client Business Planning processes
• Partnering with Global Planning team to translate country demand forecasts into SKU level purchase plans while meeting inventory targets and minimizing SLOB risk
• Leading Global Supply Chain improvement projects to optimize the External Operations Planning team
• Maintaining relationships with key suppliers
• Developing and implementing inventory policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures
• Planning purchases and inventory per sales forecast, to meet both customer service and inventory targets
• Coordinating and scheduling the shipment of finished goods from system locations or outside facilities to fulfill contractual agreements with suppliers
• Reporting the supply shortages and surpluses of company products to management
• Placing Purchase Orders for finished goods and raw materials based on sales and inventory targets
• Developing planning scenarios and present to management
• Acting as planning representative in global projects impacting their Supply Chains
• Executing ad-hoc planning reports
• Communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Logistics, or Supply Chain related field
• Have experience with JD Edwards (JDE), SAP, OMP, or similar MRP planning systems
• Have strong analytical skills and advanced knowledge of Excel
• Have excellent organization, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills including comfort with presenting to all management levels
• Are highly detail-oriented with exceptional follow-up skills
• Can identify and manage business priorities
• Can resolve issues – both technical and supply based
• Can lead improvement initiatives

We would prefer if you also:

• Have a Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Logistics, or Supply Chain related field
• Have 3-5 years of related experience in Supply Chain/Operations
• Have experience in Medical Device or Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
• Have experience with SQL or Tableau
• Demonstrate knowledge of manufacturing principles, practices, and procedures
• Demonstrate experience in working with external partners
• Have xperience working in a global, matrixed environment with a lot of independency under limited supervision

Additional Expectations:

• Schedule: Must have flexible working hours to accommodate various time zones as this role is part of a global team
• Travel: Travel will be minimal but may be required for atypical needs such as visits to manufacturing sites
• Other: Other responsibilities may be assigned and not all responsibilities listed may be assigned
• Policies: Know and follow Client policies and procedures as they relate to the area of responsibility
• Training: Complete training in areas of responsibility within allowed time frame