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United States
Remote only
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr Analyst Supply Planner Salty based in the United States.
The Senior Analyst Supply Planner will develop and manage production schedules and inventory strategies to ensure product availability while supporting customer service and financial objectives. This role oversees an extensive supply planning scope, coordinating production across multiple plants and resources while balancing demand, capacity, and inventory requirements. Using supply planning systems and analytical insights, the position ensures schedules remain feasible and responsive to changing business needs. The successful candidate will work closely with teams across Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve supply challenges and optimize performance. This is an opportunity to contribute to strategic planning, improve operational efficiency, and support continuous improvement within a collaborative supply chain environment.
The Senior Analyst Supply Planner will be responsible for developing production schedules, managing inventory levels, and coordinating supply planning activities to meet business and customer requirements. Key responsibilities include:
Develop and maintain planning system settings, calendars, and attributes to create constrained rough-cut master production schedules.
Build and manage feasible 18-month production schedules that support sales objectives, inventory targets, and product age requirements.
Coordinate product supply through exception management, capacity analysis, ACC feasibility assessments, and new product integration.
Manage finished goods and intermediate inventory targets, item versions, deployment settings, safety stock opportunities, and aged or unsalable inventory risks.
Maintain accurate production and available-to-promise (ATP) information in Kinaxis and SAP systems.
Support annual planning, supply chain analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage a planning scope of approximately 150–200 items across 1–6 plants and 10–40 production resources, representing $160M–$750M in sales and $15M–$30M in average finished goods inventory.
Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Operations Planners, and other stakeholders to identify and resolve supply issues.
Monitor production and inventory performance to ensure alignment with customer service goals and financial objectives.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in supply chain planning, production scheduling, and inventory management, supported by strong analytical and communication skills. They should be comfortable working independently, solving complex planning problems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Required qualifications include:
1–3 years of progressive experience in production scheduling, inventory management or deployment, supply planning, or operations planning.
A bachelor's degree in Business, Business Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field, preferably with a focus on Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
Understanding of supply chain management principles and supply planning systems.
Experience with SAP is preferred.
Knowledge of how forecasting influences supply planning and production requirements.
Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to independently assess issues and develop effective solutions.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Strong teamwork capabilities, including the ability to mentor and train others.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer applications.
Benefits:
Annual base salary range of $92,100–$110,520, depending on experience, skills, education, training, and other job-related factors.
Performance-based annual incentive opportunities.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Wellness programs supporting physical and mental health.
401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
Paid time off and company holidays.
Flexible working arrangements where applicable.
Career development programs and learning opportunities.
Opportunities for internal career mobility.
Comprehensive rewards package designed to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Remote work flexibility, with the role open to remote candidates.