Demand Planning & Provisioning Analyst

Komatsu America Corp.; Charleroi (Washington County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k/retirement plan

Employee time off

Employee assistance programs

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Learning and development

Job summary

Komatsu Mining Corp. is seeking a Demand Planning & Provisioning Analyst to optimize regional spare parts inventory and support mine planning with forecasted needs.

You will work with SAP/IBP, PowerBI, and Excel to forecast at customer level and coordinate with Purchasing, Inventory Control, and service teams.

Travel about 10% to warehouses and mine sites; strong analytical, communication, and project management skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate Degree in Business or Inventory related discipline.
• Three to five years of supply chain inventory management experience in Strategy/Forecasting.
• Proficiency with inventory management/computer programs (SAP, IBP, PowerBI, Excel, Salesforce, PowerPoint).
• Three to five years’ experience in project management and/or forecasting in an industrial work environment preferred.
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical drawings.
• Proficient communication skills: verbal and written.
• APICS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate demand planning & provisioning meetings with designated sales region.
• Forecast in SAP/IBP to optimize service and working capital.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and service facilities to utilize regional inventory.
• Manage Engineering Changes (ECM) and maintain correct SAP/IBP revisions.
• Plan and administer customer stocking projects and programs.
• Travel ~10% to warehouses, service centers, and mines.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Business or Inventory

Tools

SAP

IBP

PowerBI

Microsoft Excel

Salesforce

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Location (Short): Charleroi, Pennsylvania, USA, 15022-3493

Requisition ID: 37427

Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

Join Komatsu and Be Part of Something Big!

Job Overview

The analyst’s continuing challenge is to ascertain the inventory level of replacement parts by knowing present machine populations in their assigned region and anticipating future machine requirements from a sales and service perspective. A Demand Planning & Provisioning Analyst must involve themselves in individual mine planning to provide maximum parts service from the nearest Komatsu warehouse with optimized inventory. In addition, convert the mine plan into a forecast (IBP/SAP) to action through the provisioning, Inventory Control, Purchasing and Sub-contracting process.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Facilitate demand planning & provisioning meetings with designated sales region to discuss mine plans, parts & service components needs (CEP / R&R).
• Action forecasting in SAP / IBP at a customer level to optimize service and working capital to provide maximum parts & service to customers from nearest Komatsu warehouse
• Work with varying departments, manufacturing, and service facilities to identify and utilize E+O inventory within region. Scrap inventory if necessary
• Manage Engineering Changes (ECM) and take appropriate action to ensure all inventory is at the correct revision level in SAP / IBP
• Plan and administer special customer projects such as the stratification programs, vendor stocking, consignment, and other individual customer stocking projects
• Travel approximately 10% of the time to warehouses, service centers, customer mine sites, and other Komatsu locations.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelors or Associates Degree in Business or Inventory related discipline required or
• Three to five years of supply chain inventory management experience in Strategy/Forecasting.
• Proficiency with inventory management/computer programs required (i.e. SAP, IBP, PowerBI, Microsoft Office/Excel, Salesforce, Power Point)
• Three to five years’ experience in project management and/or forecasting in an industrial work environment preferred.
• Ability to read/review electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical drawings.
• Proficient communication skills: verbal and written.
• APICS certification preferred.

Additional Information

Company Benefits

Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.

• 401k and/or employee savings programs
• Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee learning and development programs

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions.We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Company Information

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company’s founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. Learn more at www.komatsu.com .

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