Demand Planning Analyst (PLM)

Job Role : Product Transition Coordinator

Coordinate the run out of finished goods, packaging, and raw materials for product transition projects across multiple teams using SAP so that obsolescence expense is minimized, customer requirements are met, and the impact of changes is clearly understood.

Principal Accountabilities / Responsibilities :

• Develop transition scenarios using SAP FG & RM quantities to project run-out timing and project obsolescence. Work with PLM Project Manager to bring forward transition scenarios with any obsolescence and gain approval from Category BU to execute transition plan.
• Coordinate product transitions with Demand Planning, Purchasing, Supply Planning and Customer Service.
• Administer material status code changes for FG & RM as transition advances.
• Monitor PLM workflows in IPS tool in SAP to ensure items are getting set-up in a timely manner.
• Lead project transition meetings to ensure projects are executed to original project plan, assumptions, and approved obsolescence.
• Identify variances / risks and implement corrective actions with appropriate teams. Elevate risks to PLM Project Manager and PLM Team Lead where needed.
• Develop transition updates for team as required.
• Document transition results for each project.
• Develop Speed to Market reporting through IPS Tool in SAP. Draw insights to help develop better future Customer timelines.
• Additional Supply Chain ad hoc reporting as needed.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques to refine and enhance the transition management portion of the PLM process.

Education and Experience Requirements :

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.