Production Planning Data Analyst

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Ochlocknee (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 6% match

Annual Incentive Bonus

Annual Merit increase opportunity

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Holidays

Fitness & Gym Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of specialty products is seeking a Production Planning Data Analyst to analyze production data, optimize planning processes, and allocate resources efficiently. In this role, you will required to be onsite daily at a mine site, with responsibilities including analyzing supply chain data, collaborating with teams, and ensuring data accuracy and integrity. Ideal candidates will have a degree in supply chain management or a related field, and at least 2 years of experience in production planning or data analysis.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in production planning or data analysis.
• Strong understanding of production processes and inventory management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to analyze complex data.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production and supply chain data to improve planning efficiency.
• Develop data models and dashboards for production planning decisions.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure alignment of supply and demand.

Skills

Production planning

Data analysis

Supply chain analytics

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

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Role Overview

The Production Planning Data Analyst is responsible for analyzing production data, optimizing planning processes, and ensuring efficient resource allocation to meet production demands. This role requires a strong background in data analysis, supply chain operations, and forecasting techniques.

This position is based at an active mine site and requires daily onsite presence. Work conditions may include uneven terrain, climbing ladders, navigating steps, and exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, rain, or mud.

Monday - Friday onsite required.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret production and supply chain data to improve planning and scheduling efficiency.
• Develop and maintain data models, dashboards, and reports to support production planning decisions.
• Work closely with production, procurement, and inventory teams to ensure alignment of supply and demand.
• Identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement within production planning processes.
• Support capacity planning by analyzing historical data and forecasting future demand.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across production planning systems.
• Assist in developing and implementing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Provide insights and recommendations to management based on data-driven analysis.
• Collaborate with IT and systems teams to enhance data collection and reporting tools.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Skills & Abilities

• 2+ years of experience in production planning, data analysis, or supply chain analytics.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Strong understanding of production processes, inventory management, and demand planning.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex data sets.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and forecasting techniques.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 6% match (Fully Vested at 2 Years)
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Annual Merit increase opportunity
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Fitness & Gym Reimbursement

About Us

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products for consumer and business-to-business markets that has been voted as a Top 100 workplace in the Chicago Tribune. Oil‑Dri’s products are sold in the pet care, animal health, fluids purification, agricultural, sports field, industrial and automotive markets. Oil‑Dri controls millions of tons of specialty mineral reserves, including calcium bentonite, attapulgite, and diatomaceous shale. The company’s mines and manufacturing facilities are located in Georgia, Mississippi, Illinois, and California. Oil‑Dri is a family-controlled and operated organization that emphasizes honesty, integrity, and accountability. The company is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to Create Value From Sorbent Minerals.

Oil‑Dri is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and qualified candidates without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Accordingly, all employment decisions and personnel actions or programs such as hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, transfers, reductions in workforce, and training, etc. will be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.