Senior Capacity Analyst - NEW

Thai Summit America; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Thai Summit America is seeking a Senior Capacity Planning Analyst to own production capacity strategy for automotive manufacturing. You will balance market demand forecasts with plant capabilities across stamping, body shop, paint, and assembly to minimize bottlenecks and optimize inventories.

The role requires strong experience in MRP/ERP (SAP/Oracle), S&OP, Lean, and advanced SQL with Excel; familiarity with simulation tools like AnyLogic or Arena is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, or Finance.
• 5+ years in automotive manufacturing, production control, or complex multi-tier supply chain planning.
• Deep knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), S&OP, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Advanced SQL and Excel for large data sets; experience with simulation or sequencing tools (AnyLogic, Arena) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plant Capacity Modeling: design models for maximum vehicle output based on line speed, shifts, and downtime.
• Supply Chain De-risking: evaluate supplier capacity to support production ramps for key components.
• Launch & Phase-Out Planning: model resource shifts during new vehicle launches and end-of-production cycles.
• Bottleneck Mitigation: identify constraints and propose CapEx solutions.
• Inventory Balancing: coordinate with Logistics to align finished vehicle inventory with dealership demand while minimizing warehousing costs.

Skills

Data analysis

Forecasting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, or Finance

Tools

SQL

Excel

AnyLogic

Arena

SAP

Oracle

MRP/ERP systems

S&OP tools

Job description

Senior Capacity Planning Analyst (Automotive)

We are seeking a Senior Capacity Planning Analyst to own production capacity strategy. You will balance market demand forecasts with manufacturing plant capabilities (stamping, body shop, paint, assembly). This role is critical to minimizing production bottlenecks, optimizing inventory levels, and driving profitability across vehicle lines. [1, 2]

Key Automotive Responsibilities

• Plant Capacity Modeling: Design models analyzing maximum vehicle output based on line speed (jobs per hour), shift patterns, and equipment downtime.
• Supply Chain De-risking: Evaluate supplier capacity to ensure tier-1 components (batteries, microchips, engines) can support production ramps. [1, 2]
• Launch & Phase-Out Planning: Model resource shifts during new vehicle program launches (SOP) and end-of-production (EOP) cycles.
• Bottleneck Mitigation: Identify physical manufacturing constraints (e.g., paint shop capacity, tooling limitations) and propose capital investment (CapEx) solutions.
• Inventory Balancing: Coordinate with Logistics to align finished vehicle inventory with dealership demand forecasts while minimizing warehousing costs. [1]

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, or Finance. [1]
• Experience: 5+ years in automotive manufacturing, production control, or complex multi-tier supply chain planning. [1]
• Industry Frameworks: Deep knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Technical Skills: Advanced SQL and Excel for large data sets; experience with simulation or sequencing tools (e.g., AnyLogic, Arena) is highly preferred.