Planning Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:  Planning Analyst  Department: Operations

Reports to:  Planning Team Leader  Effective Date: 7/21/2025

Location:  Adairsville

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Planning Analyst to manage business intelligence reporting essential to our operations and support with material resource planning. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of planning processes, inventory management, collecting, analyzing, and presenting business data, with hands-on experience in Power Bi and SAP transactions related to planning.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Support material planning strategies via MRP to ensure accuracy of purchase requisitions.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand and develop visual reports to improve key performance indicators and pain points.
• Build, maintain, and update Power Bi Reports, evaluate department performance, and communicate KPIs based on departmental needs.
• Monitor inventory consumption and support with solving inventory errors.
• Utilize SAP to create, update, and manage material data and to gather business data for reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.

 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Proficiency in SAP material master data and MRP transactions (e.g., MMO1, MM02, MM03, MD04, ME5A, ME55).
• Proficiency in MS Suite.
• Proficiency in Power Bi.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of inventory management and control.
• Ability to manage reporting insights across multiple departments.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in planning or data analyst roles.
• 1-3 years of experience in production or manufacturing.
• Familiarity with electric components is preferred.