Industrial Planning Analyst

End to End Supply Chain Job ID: 78284 Parsippany, NJ, US (Hybrid) Permanent About the Role: We have a current opening for an Industrial Planning Specialist and are actively reviewing applications. The POP Analyst supports North American Industrial Planning activities across multiple manufacturing sites by providing planning visibility, performance analysis, governance support, and coordination of planning-related risks and opportunities. This role serves as a key link between NAM POP Leader and plant POP teams, Supply Planning, Category Planning, and other Supply Chain stakeholders to ensure effective execution of production plans and achievement of service, inventory, and operational objectives. The role is focused on production scheduling governance, MRP and master-data parameter integrity, and exception-based management of planning alerts across the plant network. Main Responsibilities: Scheduling & MRP Governance Govern production scheduling and sequencing adherence (schedule / plan adherence, wheel / cycle adherence) and manage time fences and the frozen horizon across plants. Responsible MRP and planning-parameter governance — lot sizing, safety stock, lead times, planning strategy, MRP type and time fences — with a defined parameter review cadence. Safeguard data integrity across the SAP–Kinaxis interface so master data and parameters keep the planning run executable. Planning Governance & Performance Support weekly and monthly planning governance processes across manufacturing plants. Track and manage exceptions on key planning KPIs including Production Planning Accuracy (PPA), Attainment, Case Fill Rate (CFR), Inventory Coverage, Destruction and CPK (line capacity) planned Vs actual Coordinate recovery plans for line-capacity (CPK) constraints and shortfalls vs plan. Consolidate plant performance results and provide visibility to risks, gaps, and recovery actions. Support Operations Reviews, Industrial Boards, S&OP, and other planning forums. Production Planning & Operational Support Review production plan adherence and capacity feasibility against the constrained supply plan. Identify planning risks and support alignment across plants and planning functions. Monitor execution against approved production plans and support issue resolution. Maintain visibility of plant shutdowns, maintenance activities, and operational constraints. Criticality & Inventory Management Maintain criticality tracking and recovery plans. Coordinate follow-up actions to mitigate service and supply risks. Monitor inventory coverage, obsolete materials, and destruction performance. Support initiatives focused on inventory optimization and waste reduction. Systems, Reporting & Data Management Maintain planning master data, parameters, and reporting files. Support planning dashboards, KPI reporting, and performance analysis. Coordinate planning-related system enhancements and issue resolution with IT and business stakeholders. Ensure accuracy and integrity of planning data used for decision making. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Facilitate communication of planning risks, constraints, and opportunities. Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, reporting, and operational performance. Support continuous improvement initiatives within the planning organization. About You: Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field. 2-5 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Production Planning, Operations, or a related manufacturing environment. Experience working with ERP and planning systems such as Kinaxis RapidResponse (APS) and SAP (ECC/S4, PP/DS, APO/IBP) is preferred. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis. Key Competencies Analytical thinking and problem solving Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Effective communication and stakeholder management Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment…

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