Senior Plan Projects Analyst

Role Summary

Senior Plan Projects Analyst position located in Irvine, California. Responsible to manage and support Plan Projects, Plan Transformation and Maturity, and BWI Multi-variant (MV) related projects.

Responsibilities

• Shape Supply Chain Plan Transformation and Maturity, targeting improvements to OTIF, MAPE/BIAS, STEM and Backorder processes
• Lead Electrophysiology & Neurovascular Direct Ship Program and act as a liaison to the DELIVER team to help drive Margin Acceleration and cost savings initiatives
• Serve as the Plan process expert supporting assigned planning projects
• Lead Multi variant (MV) projects and execution for Planning
• Design and use in-depth analytical tools to support issue resolution, guide decision making, and execution oversight
• Collaborate with business partners to ensure end-to-end variant flow of assigned portfolio in planning system is set up and accurately maintained for Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on manufacturing readiness, regulatory approvals and/or other business assumptions
• Provide Last time build analysis reporting for assigned projects for smooth transition planning and execution
• Maintain planning system parameters for projects such as phase in/phase out inventory management, safety stock transition, and other parameters as needed
• Able to analyze and identify large quantities of data to identify abnormalities, working with a high degree of accuracy and high attention to detail
• Support other duties and projects assigned as needed

Qualifications

• Required: BS/BA degree; Preferred: degree in Supply chain or related field
• Required: A minimum 4 years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, and/or Project Management
• Required: Fast learner, adapt to change and complexity
• Required: High level of personal initiative and strong sense of urgency, self-confidence, and adaptability to new and evolving situations
• Required: Strong time management skills against projects and priorities
• Required: Experience in data analysis with ability to recommend solutions and follow-up to ensure positive results
• Required: Project management skills with ability to influence decision-making and implement solutions in a cross-functional team
• Required: Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Required: Able to function autonomously with limited supervision
• Required: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, etc)
• Preferred: Blue Yonder ESP, JDE, SAP, MRP/ERP, Access and/or SQL proficiency
• Preferred: Extensive End-to-End supply chain knowledge and experience such as demand, supply, inventory and/or networking planning, S&OP, and/or business system implementation

Skills

• Analytical Reasoning
• Audit Management
• Business Behavior
• Coaching
• Data Reporting
• Demand Forecasting
• Demand Planning
• Detail-Oriented
• Distribution Resource Planning (DRP)
• Inventory Optimization
• Manufacturing Flow Management
• Materials Handling
• Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Process Oriented
• Procurement Systems
• Supply Chain
• Supply Planning

Education

• BS/BA degree required; degree in Supply chain or related field preferred

Additional Requirements

• Up to 10% domestic travel
• 2 days on site, 3 days remote attendance policy