Title: Senior Analyst Materials and Planning

Location: Chaska MN 55318

Duration: 6 Months

Job Description:

•         The Senior Analyst Materials and Planning manages inventory planning for raw material through finished goods, ensuring inventory is maintained at optimal levels so company goals and customer requirements are met.

•         The incumbent oversees and reviews the demand forecast and master production schedule; reviews material requirements to ensure materials are provided according to schedule; ensures physical inventories and lead cycle counts are done and discrepancies identified and understood; provides input regarding the production impact of design changes, labor and/or material shortages, backlogs and other potential schedule interruptions; and ensures accurate documentation.

•         In addition, support new product development with coordination of pilot builds and work orders to support these builds. Responsible for developing production/supply plans that take into account forecasts, availability of materials and manufacturing capacity.

•         Manages forecasts and finished goods inventory levels to maintain high levels of global On Time Delivery to customers and distribution centers.

•         Responsible for identifying and maintaining the appropriate planning parameters in the Oracle Cloud and Oracle EBS system to optimize finished good, subassembly production, and raw material supply plans.

•         Partner with Development and new product teams. Lead continuous improvement projects aimed at improving planning tools and capabilities as well as improving intermediate and finished good inventory levels.

•         Manages relationships with buyers, manufacturing leads, other worldwide finished goods planners, and other manufacturing sites to maintain visibility to and communicate any potential issues for finished goods supply globally.

•         Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree a plus with 5 years of experience in a professional purchasing role.

•         Requires strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal leadership skills in a high-volume work environment.

•         Must have a strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems: Oracle EBS and Oracle APS or Cloud working knowledge is preferred.

•         Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office applications especially Excel with the ability to learn new programs that are job specific.

•         It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: APICS CPIM and/or CPM certification.

•         Demonstrated knowledge of how to effectively operate in a regulated environment (FDA, GMED, NCIS etc.).

•         Previous experience with both finished goods and manufacturing planning for consumable type products.