Supply Chain Planning Analyst

Job Title - Supply Chain Planning Analyst Location - Franklin Lakes, NJ Duration - 12+ months Total Hours/week - 40.00 1st Shift Client: Medical Device Company Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only) No H1b’s Description Position Scope Provide BD MDS Supply Chain Planning support activities: specifically, but not limited to plan development, flawless execution with structured follow up mechanism along with intense coordination with additional functional areas and Project Leadership. All in support of RECODE Project: SKU Inventory Management, EOL and retirement process as assigned by Project Lead with guidance to Supply Network Planners Responsibilities 1.0 Design, adjust and maintain SC Master Project Plan Leverage Project LT Tracker to create SC Project Plan as master document for execution Create flexible and agile reporting mechanisms to enable timely and accurate actionable data for all Stakeholders Create SC Project Dashboard to identify and measure key deliverable statuses Provide data, reports, metrics exceptions root cause analysis & support in the evolution and implementation of WW Supply Chain cost & service initiatives - including inventory optimization Provide analysis and maintenance of Project Tracker and SCM (Supply Chain Management) master data fields in alignment with WW Planning Organization (EOL) guidelines Understand and consult on inventory segregation processes and batch management strategies 2.0 Execution Of SC Master Project Plan Drive Supply Chain network optimization to minimize inventory investment and material scrap exposure while maintaining above metric target service levels Work with Regions and Planning teams to track period forecast variance and recommend actions to support EOL inventory management requiring manual intervention where necessary Monitor the deployment plans from plants / vendors to all DCs, and any other pertinent locations Support all SAP/SCM network alerts - inventory, STR /STO sales orders & purchase orders. Proactively identify risks to timely execution and support planning of mitigation activities Participate in data and technology management (data acquisition, mining, analysis, data integrity management, metrics management and reporting) 3.0 Coordination Of SC Master Project Plan Establish strong relationships and credibility specifically with all Project related functional areas Evolve into “Partner of Choice” for key project stakeholders Identify Project challenges impacting all functions and proactively brainstorm solutions with Manager to continue momentum Schedule and Chair CCMD Planning Platform meetings and develop status reporting processes and summaries Support Business Platform Demand Planning, Supply Planning and Stakeholder functional areas with end of life (EOL) Inventory Management and Discontinuation execution activities Provide data, reports, metrics exceptions root cause analysis & support in the evolution and implementation of WW Supply Chain cost & service initiatives - including inventory optimization Provide periodic inventory status report updates and cost impacts to BDX & MDS SC Management and planning teams Quantify and evaluate transformation of internal and external information into intelligence to support project objectives Participate in data and technology management (data acquisition, mining, analysis, data integrity management, metrics management and reporting) Coordinate and align project Plans with EU MDR Timelines Partner with VAD SC counterpart to leverage best practice in Businesses for product migration and obsolescence process activities. Experience Position Requirements Experience Minimum 3-5 years related work experience - Supply Chain & Project Management functions ideally with a Multinational organization actively using SIOP process Experience with SAP / APO / SCM or similar ERP systems and Planning Systems Highly proficient in standard Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Especially Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI) Competencies Strong Analytical capabilities, accountability, and attention to detail Strong Drive for Results and ability to work independently in an ambiguous fast paced environment Strong organizational, mature interpersonal and ADVANCED written / oral communication skills for seamless cross functional / regional plan alignment Strong focus on Stakeholder deliverables and relentless follow up Education Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Logistics /Operations Management curriculum. Certifications ASCM preferred CPIM, CSCP (or in process) Other Requirements Responsiveness Resourcefulness and “out of the box” thinking Drive to execute attitude Commitment to results and meeting deadlines Multi-tasking capabilities Assertiveness to push project forward Desire to be part of a TEAM Strong persuasiveness and Influencing without authority ability Supervision May have direct reporting relationship for: NO Direct reports: NO #J-18808-Ljbffr MillenniumSoft Inc