Supply Chain Analyst

SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST

100% ONSITE (Carlsbad, CA) 24486 At Wimmer Solutions, we believe care creates community. We work smart; we have built a reputation for results-oriented, innovative, business and technology solutions that help companies execute on their strategic initiatives. We have fun; we love our work. We are positive, kind, and hungry to learn. We give big; we aim to make a real impact on the causes that affect the communities we serve and build strong relationships with the dedicated volunteers and nonprofit organizations working to address them. We are all about people and community. Since 2002, we have offered technology staffing and managed services for the greater Seattle area and throughout the United States. We focus on getting to know our clients and candidates to create lasting partnerships and ensure success. Our client is looking for a Supply Chain Analyst who will manage the demand and supply processes as per best practice by working in partnership with customers as well as internally with our client's factories, global supply chain, marketing, sales, and operations teams to improve the accuracy and reliability of the supply forecast. You will be responsible for balancing supply with demand to improve delivery performance while maintaining optimal stock cover end to end. WHAT YOU GET TO DO Collaborates with External Supply Organization/global counterparts to align on the optimal Supply Plan by using appropriate customer level sales and inventory information, promotional data, distribution information and assumptions. Analyzes actual sales to customers and sell-out data to actively identify exceptional or un-forecasted activities. Drives fast, appropriate actions to minimize the impact of deviations from the Demand Plan. Communicate these actions to stakeholders. Coordinates projects, including new product launches and life cycle changes across many levels of the organization including US Marketing, Analytics, Sales, Trade, Finance, I.T., Factories, and Global Supply Chain Utilizes all Demand and Supply Planning system functionality in an effective manner to enable an exception-based management approach and implement tools to deliver tangible benefits (e.g. time savings, increased efficiency). Improves accuracy and drives out systematic forecast bias through detailed analyses of past performance. Consistently tracks errors using reason codes and maintain an efficient learning log. Coordinates actions across functions to ensure stock is available at the right place and right time to meet customer requirements. Monitors essential KPIs, such as stock coverage, COF, bad goods, forecast accuracy and bias, vendor and customer performance, and stock in trade. Develops and executes corrective actions when outside of established boundaries. Participates and provides content for the S&OP process as defined. Other duties as assigned. WHAT YOU BRING Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a four-year college/university required. Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in sales and operations planning, demand planning, supply planning, plant operations, logistics, and/or inventory management required. Experience in ERP systems. Strong understanding of how planning process drives operations. Ability to demonstrate advanced proficiency in Excel techniques, experience with “Vlookups”/ Pivot Tables, etc. Proficient with MS Office. Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks to assure timely completion in a constantly changing environment. Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation). Ability to present information to cross-functional teams. Demonstrates high personal integrity, teamwork abilities, and customer brand focus. PREFERRED Experience within CPG (consumer package goods) industry, retail, and/or beauty environment strongly preferred. Galderma specific experience may be considered in lieu of above experience. Knowledge of statistical forecasting methods and replenishment models with experience in statistical systems. Project management skills. SAP, Oracle, and/or Demand & Supply Planning Management ERP. Self-starter, highly motivated, and able to see problems and recommend or take appropriate actions to solve them, ability to work in detail and be result oriented. Must be able to work for a US based company without requiring visa sponsorship. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Hourly range is $35/hr - $45/hr based on shift, experience and qualifications, as well as geographical market and business considerations. Your well-being is important to Wimmer Solutions. All regular, full-time employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week are eligible to participate in the benefits plan. Outside of offering excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits, we also offer the following: Paid time off and holidays 401k & company match Flexible Health Care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Short and Long-Term Disability Payroll advance program, Charitable donation match, Athletic event sponsorship Referral reward program, and more... MORE ABOUT WIMMER SOLUTIONS Wimmer Solutions is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion or belief, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, parental status, veteran, or disability status. Wimmer Solutions is committed to achieving a diverse employee network through all aspects of the hiring process and we welcome all applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wimmer Solutions