Demand Analyst Planner United States, NY, East Syracuse

INFICON AG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Planning Analyst to support demand analysis and inventory optimization. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between inventory and supply plans. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in SAP and data analytics to drive continuous improvement in planning processes. With a commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment, this innovative firm offers competitive compensation, flexible hours, and comprehensive benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals eager to make an impact in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Health and wellness programs

Flexible hours

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Relocation support

Profit-sharing bonus

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Planning or Logistics within manufacturing.
• Proficient in risk and constraint mitigation with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze historical sales data to identify trends and patterns.
• Collaborate with supply chain to align inventory targets with forecasts.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Excel

Visual Basic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Supply Chain

Data Analytics

Tools

SAP

GIB

Job description

This position will support the Planning team in analyzing factors that drive demand and optimizing inventory levels within SAP. This position is responsible for maintaining planning BOMs to drive forecast, reviewing safety stock, and collaborating with supply chain to mitigate risk.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Analyze historical sales data to identify trends and patterns within product lines.
2. Analyze, monitor, and adjust safety stock to improve reliability and minimize material inventory.
3. Review root cause analysis for material shortages, evaluate, and implement preventative actions.
4. Participate in regular meetings to present findings and recommendations.
5. Support as an SAP technical liaison for the planning team.
6. Support best practices across the strategic planning processes, including forecast methodology, sustainment activities, and continuous improvement of the SIOP/S&OP process.
7. Support inventory management programs and establish inventory strategies to meet market requested lead-times.
8. Review and maintain planning BOMs based on BOM structure and usage probability.
9. Collaborate with the supply chain team to ensure alignment of inventory targets with the forecast plan and the supply plan (order to demand, VMI, consignment, blanket orders, etc.)
10. Support planning initiatives for R&D and NPD projects (material risk mitigation, release planning, etc.)
11. Contribute to data flow optimization for purchasing strategies, inventory, material handling, and manufacturing resources.
12. Ensure data integrity of our SAP system.
13. Participate actively, identify, and lead continuous improvement projects.
14. Collaborate with Purchasing, Production Development, Operations, Product Centers, R&D, and Project Management to influence and attain executable plans.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite & SAP; GIB experience preferred.
• Understanding of master data, production control, supply chain, manufacturing, and their integration into strategic and tactical planning.
• Proficient in risk and constraint mitigation with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator with proven ability to work collaboratively to achieve business objectives focused on customer satisfaction.
• High proficiency in Excel; experience with Visual Basic preferred.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or a related field; relevant work experience may substitute for a degree.
• Minimum of 1-3 years in Planning or Logistics within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 1-3 years working with SAP or similar ERP systems.

Additional Information

For New York, the expected salary range is between $74k and $94k per year.Employees are eligible for a profit-sharing bonus with a target of 10%. Actual compensation depends on experience, location, and other factors.

INFICON offers a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive work environment with green initiatives, flexible hours, and health and wellness programs. Our global product portfolio benefits from a Lean and Agile environment, offering competitive compensation, relocation support, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

We are committed to equal opportunity employment and accessible application processes. For accommodations, contact us at [e-mail].

INFICON complies with all Export Administration Regulations ('EAR'), including deemed exports to foreign nationals.