Materials Requirement Plan Sr Analyst

Sr. Analyst, Material Requirement Planning

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Job Summary

The Sr. Analyst, Material Requirement Planning will develop, align and document strategies to optimize component ordering and associated inventory management strategies. These strategies will drive improvements in service, cash, cost and time through Network Loss Analysis. This position will also be accountable for partnering with the MRP project lead to ensure that all component requirements and planning parameters, across multiple sites, are accurate and planned via SAP MRP. This position will ensure supplier inventories & production schedules are optimized in a manner that supports cash, cost and service metrics.

Detailed Description

Develop and implement system driven SAP Material Requirements Planning solution. This includes implementation of order optimization, transition planning, statistical safety stock modeling and incorporation of supplier inventory & production schedules. As the category expert on Supplier Managed & Owned Inventory (SMOI), this position will own effective utilization of the supplier's capacity, component level master plans & inventory strategy (including pre-build). This position is accountable for assessing a supplier's Capacity vs. Demand profile and will act as SMG's single point of contact for prioritizing requirements across the supplier. Develop and communicate component-level inventory management improvement initiatives, strategies, and budget. Identify and manage timely disposition excess and obsolete inventory, blocked stock, and slow moving inventory. Ensure component material status is categorized & managed for appropriate life cycle management in SAP. Communicates directly with vendors on timing and issue resolution Complete all applicable workflows Owns the development for ideal processes supporting the flow of materials and products to and from SMG's manufacturing sites. Escalate issues proactively identified to ensure no business interruption. Allocate inventory effectively across stocking locations to ensure reduction of wasted moves & in-bound freight optimization (Right Material, Right Place, Right Time). Establish appropriate minimum order quantities and pre-build plans to establish appropriate levels of inventory Identify and manage E&O Responsible for other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Bachelors degree in Business, Economics, Logistics, Supply Chain Management 5+ years of inventory management, material requirement planning, or procurement experience Experience using SAP, JDA, or similar systems Experience utilizing Material Requirements Planning tools (SAP desired) APICS certification a plus Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills Experience in leading projects with cross-functional work groups Some travel required as needed to support projects and initiatives

The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $87,600.00 - $103,100.00 per year. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location. For remote roles where the final candidate resides in Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon or Washington, state required pay thresholds will be factored into base salary.

Benefits

Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs. Selections range from medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%) as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more

We know our talent is our most precious asset and your unique development contributes to our organization's success now and in the future. Career growth at our company is not always a ladder. It's much more like a rock climbing adventure. Grow through exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path.

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