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Overview: In this role you support production planning through KPI dashboards, demand/supply analysis, and inventory optimization to align with customer demand and capacity. You will partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Sales, and Customer Service to ensure on-time delivery and efficient scheduling. You translate data into actionable recommendations to improve performance and customer satisfaction. The role offers exposure to S&OP/IBP processes and impact across the supply chain.
Responsibilities: Analyze demand trends, forecast accuracy, and inventory levels to support planning decisions and validate demand requirements with Demand Planning and Sales. Participate in S&OP and IBP processes to align supply and demand. Evaluate supply risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions. Monitor inventory health and recommend actions to improve turns and reduce excess or obsolete stock. Analyze manufacturing capacity, labor availability, and material constraints; recommend capacity adjustments. Support long-range planning through scenario analysis and capacity modeling. Develop and maintain planning reports, dashboards, and KPIs for production performance, schedule attainment, service levels, inventory metrics, and forecast accuracy. Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to management. Support new product introductions, product transitions, and end-of-life planning activities. Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, data quality, and system functionality.
Key requirements:
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Detail oriented, flexible, and able to manage change
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong computer skills with Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, Word, Access)
  • Experience with planning systems (preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree in related field (see education)
  • Problem solving
  • Analytical thinking
  • CommunicationExcel Pivot TablesPower QueryWord

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Senior

Location

The Woodlands, TX

Occupation

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

Industry

Machine Shops

Posted

3 days ago

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