Planning Analyst

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

SUMMARY

Executes production plans to maximize on-time shipment and fill rates. Controls inventory according to corporate goals and effectively deploys Renfro assets. Possesses both an analytic background that enables the management of global planning and a demonstrated ability to think broadly and strategically.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Purchases cost effective supply of finished inventory to support assigned accounts.
• Executes tasks necessary to manage process from strategy formulation to inventory delivery and customer order fulfillment.
• Analyzes data from demand planning tools to make determinations for transferring demand into production orders and makes adjustments as needed.
• Understands complexities and ever-changing variables of both domestic and international supply chains in regards to lead times for production, shipment transit, capacities, packaging, and general communications and vendor management and takes into consideration the impact on supply chain.
• Utilizes internal special demand tools for new items, changing items and promotion requests to expedite implementation.
• Manages inventory balance/optimization to properly deploy and protect Renfro assets.
• Achieves on-time service goals for assigned accounts, evaluating customer shortages against this goal.
• Analyzes financial impact of rework and air shipments in accordance with department/corporate goals then decides on necessity of deploying these options.
• Communicates with account partners - Sales, PD, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Service, etc.
• Creates and identifies appropriate scenarios to facilitate decisions regarding alternative supply chain options across various vendors.
• Manages projection variables and executes changes to enhance projection accuracy and effective production plans.
• Performs any additional tasks or assignments requested by management team.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.