Planning Analyst

EAE USA; Adairsville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EAE USA is seeking a Planning Analyst to manage BI reporting and material resource planning for our Operations team in Adairsville. You will leverage SAP and Power BI to analyze data, drive inventory controls, and support MRP-driven purchase requisitions.

The role requires 2+ years in planning or data analytics and 1–3 years in production/manufacturing, with a bachelor’s degree in a related field. This on-site position offers collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in planning or data analyst roles.
• 1-3 years of experience in production or manufacturing.
• Familiarity with electric components is preferred.
• Proficiency with SAP and MRP processes.

Responsibilities

• Support material planning strategies via MRP to ensure accuracy of purchase requisitions.
• Collaborate with internal departments to develop visual reports and improve KPIs.
• Build, maintain, and update Power BI reports and communicate KPIs.
• Monitor inventory consumption and resolve inventory errors.
• Utilize SAP to create, update, and manage material data for reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Inventory management

Reporting insights

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

Power BI

MS Excel

MS Suite

Job description

Job Title: Planning Analyst

Department: Operations

Reports to: Planning Team Leader

Effective Date: 7/21/2025

Location: Adairsville

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Planning Analyst to manage business intelligence reporting essential to our operations and support with material resource planning. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of planning processes, inventory management, collecting, analyzing, and presenting business data, with hands-on experience in Power Bi and SAP transactions related to planning.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Support material planning strategies via MRP to ensure accuracy of purchase requisitions.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand and develop visual reports to improve key performance indicators and pain points.
• Build, maintain, and update Power Bi Reports, evaluate department performance, and communicate KPIs based on departmental needs.
• Monitor inventory consumption and support with solving inventory errors.
• Utilize SAP to create, update, and manage material data and to gather business data for reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in SAP material master data and MRP transactions (e.g., MMO1, MM02, MM03, MD04, ME5A, ME55).
• Proficiency in MS Suite.
• Proficiency in Power Bi.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of inventory management and control.
• Ability to manage reporting insights across multiple departments.
• Problem-solving and decision‑making abilities.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in planning or data analyst roles.
• 1-3 years of experience in production or manufacturing.
• Familiarity with electric components is preferred.