Senior Analyst, Strategic Planning

Description

Position Purpose

The Senior Strategic Planning analyst shapes the foundation of supply chain planning for the business by delivering short- and long-term visibility into supply and demand.

Statistical tools, field intelligence, and machine learning are leveraged to drive accuracy in location-, regional-, and network-level forecasting.

Scope

• Identify exceptions, determine root cause, and implement changes to continuously improve forecasts
• Collaborate with key partners in Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Logistics to adapt statistical forecasts as customer dynamics evolve
• Work cross-functionally to lead and participate in major process improvement initiatives
• Develop sustainable solutions to deliver enhanced visibility and improved insights

Major / Key Accountabilities

• Utilize statistical forecast tools to develop and maintain location-, regional-, and network-level forecasts
• Collaborate with sales management team to gather field intelligence regarding customer ordering behavior
• Monitor and report on forecast accuracy metrics
• Participate in monthly reviews of demand forecast with Sales, Sales Finance, and Logistics management
• Assist in developing monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) executive review presentation
• Maintain customer forecast profiles
• Complete ad-hoc planning analysis as needed
• Identify opportunities and design sustainable solutions by leveraging existing and new technologies
• Detect emerging opportunities and risks by staying current on topics including (but not limited to) the macroeconomic landscape, seasonal trends, technology, and customer-specific news / financial reports

Measures

• Demand and supply planning accuracy and reliability
• Highly-structured governance and communication process

Key Contacts

Supply Chain, Sales, Finance, Marketing

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in supply chain / planning / forecasting / operations management / data science / computer science / industrial engineering / statistics / machine learning

Experience

• Analytical capabilities needed to convert large amounts of data into a clear story and / or assess business process improvement opportunities - especially to an executive audience
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to communicate at all organizational levels
• Ability to maintain poise and a positive attitude in a challenging environment
• Experience in supply chain management preferred
• Experience with time-series forecasting and demand planning desired
• Experience in JDA Demand Planning preferred
• Data science experience a plus
• Developing / deploying machine learning models
• Fluency in Python or other high-level programming language
• Familiarity with pandas and NumPy
• Experience with QlikView a plus
• Experience with Power BI a plus
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel and PowerPoint) required

Skills and Knowledge

• Required Strong analytical and presentation skills, expertise in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Preferred - Knowledge of statistical data analysis, forecasting techniques, data science, and QlikView
• Skilled in developing analytical frameworks, visual intelligence tools, and executive dashboards

Languages

Required

English

Preferred Education

Bachelors - Business Administration / Management

Preferred Level of Work Experience

3 - 5 yearsHybrid Remote

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