Supply Chain Planning Analyst II, Finished Goods
Niagara BottlingAt Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water. Consider Applying Here, If You Want To Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact. Develop lasting relationships with great people. Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members. Supply Chain Planning Analyst II, Finished Goods The Supply Chain Planning Analyst 2 is responsible for creating and executing strategic production and planning strategies to support customer demand. The candidate for this position must be a self-starter, capable of developing and achieving the strategy objectives in a fast paced environment and be able to successfully interface with all levels of internal management. This position works closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Purchasing, Sales, Transportation and Customer Service to create and maintain a production schedule that ensures customer delivery and quality requirements are achieved. Essential Functions Produce production plans, maintain system planning parameters, including recommending process improvements while prioritizing to meet customer orders. Monitor and adjust forecasts to meet changing customer needs and ensure MRP drives accurate raw material requirements. Ability to understand inventory policy and execute a high level of adherence to the policy. Revise production schedule daily according to customer orders, established priorities, and manufacturing constraints. Serve as an effective liaison among other functional departments within the organization. Work with cross-functional partners to continuously improve forecast accuracy, demand planning efficiency, transportation routes and loading, and customer service. Continuously analyze inventory position with customer service, purchasing, and operations. Utilize system reports as well as experience and judgment to meet production and sales requirements. Planning Analyst 2 will manage more complex/ specialty lines numbering 6+ production lines The mentor for new team member training sessions Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: 2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment 2 Years – Experience in Position 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects experience may include a combination of work experience and education List if any travel is required using percentage of time: 10% - on average travels 2 weeks in a year Preferred Qualifications: 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment 4 Years – Experience working in Position 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects experience may include a combination of work experience and education Competencies This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success: Lead Like an Owner Makes safety the number one priority Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers InnovACT Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances Increases performance through greater efficiency Find a Way Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions Seeks solutions …