Planning Analyst -

Dal-Tile Corp.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dal-Tile Corp. is seeking a Planning Analyst to support Distribution/Production by managing inventory levels to meet budget and service goals for imported products.

You will work with planning and operations teams to analyze data, generate insights, and help develop effective planning strategies. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience, with strong Excel skills and the ability to handle confidential data, coordinate with vendors, and contribute to process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 2-4 years' relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects and assignments as part of a large work team.
• Assist management with development of long-range and short-range plans to improve forecast predictability.
• Maintain and handle goods, tools, equipment, and valuable software with confidentiality.
• Develop purchasing and inventory plans to meet capacity and budget objectives.
• Expedite and monitor production orders to satisfy service demands.
• Authorize and assign inventory rehandles as needed.
• Track vendor shipments and manage import product development and follow up design.
• Conduct studies, prepare reports, and advise on feasibility, cost and regulatory conformance.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Multitasking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Planning Analyst is an established performer that works to facilitate and support the Distribution/Production functions and projects by managing inventory levels to meet budget requirements and support proper customer service levels for imported products. This role will work closely with the planning and operations teams to analyze data, generate insights, and contribute to the development of effective planning strategies.

• This role does NOT provide current or future sponsorship assistance.
• Please note that we will NOT provide relocation assistance (Candidates are expected to relocate on own 3 weeks from time of offer acceptance).
• Employees are required to report in office 4 days a week / 7834 CF Hawn Freeway | Dallas, Texas 75217 (NO NEGOTIATION).
• This is a direct hire role; We are NOT open to employing through contractor or agency.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

• Work on projects and assignments as part of a large work team.
• Assist division management or project team with the development and formulation of strategic long range and short-range plans to build performance and direct process improvement, which demands predictability in forecasting.
• Regularly work with confidential data and is responsible for maintenance as well as handling of goods, tools, equipment, and valuable software.
• Develop purchasing and inventory plans. Place constraints where necessary to achieve capacity requirements and financial budget objectives.
• Expedite and monitor production orders through supply chain to satisfy service demands.
• Issue purchasing requisitions for assigned product category.
• Follow up with shortage report and provide in stock arrival date.
• Authorize and assign inventory rehandles as needed.
• May track critical vendor shipments for projections using the weekly PPRs responsible for establishing, monitoring, and managing all import product development and follow up design.
• Conduct studies, prepare reports, and advise on feasibility, cost effectiveness and regulatory conformance, while utilizing knowledge of subject area, research techniques, and regulatory limitations.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 2-4 years' relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.

Competencies:

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of technical, process, and business principles as well as industry practices and standards.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.