Supply Planning Analyst

RealTruck Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Wellbeing days

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Employee discounts

Job summary

RealTruck is seeking a Supply Planning Analyst to develop and lead supply planning and inventory management processes, including capacity planning and production scheduling.

You will analyze demand and capacity, support KPIs, and collaborate with manufacturing, finance, and sales to optimize inventory and service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a analytical discipline is required.
• 2-5+ years of related experience in Supply Chain or Operational Finance required.
• Expertise in Demand Planning/Supply Planning.

Responsibilities

• Support development and continuous improvement of supply planning processes.
• Develop rough-cut capacity planning and network capacity analyses.
• Analyze manufacturing value streams and flow based on demand characteristics.
• Support production planning and scheduling by analyzing requirements, inventory, capacity, and priorities.
• Develop and analyze supply chain dashboards and KPIs (OTD, fill rate, days of supply).
• Analyze planning rates, hours per unit, and capacity; recommend updates.
• Maintain statistical inventory models and stock levels.
• Support finished goods and component inventory policies and replenishment parameters.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address supply, inventory, and capacity issues.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Access

Presentation to management

Numerical data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Finance/Economics

Job description

The Supply Planning Analyst will assist the supply planning function for RealTruck.The primary purpose of this role will be to develop, deploy, implement, and lead best-in-class Supply Planning and Inventory Management processes, including network wide capacity management, production scheduling, and inventory management.

CORE FUNCTIONS

Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Supply Planning processes and procedures within the RealTruck S&OP process.

Develop and maintain rough-cut capacity planning and network capacity analyses at the value stream, plant, and subgroup levels to identify constraints, capacity gaps, and opportunities to align supply with demand.

Analyze and refresh, on an as needed basis, manufacturing value streams and manufacturing flow based on demand characteristics.

Support the production planning and scheduling process by analyzing production requirements, inventory positions, capacity constraints, and demand priorities. Participate in recurring production and supply planning reviews, highlighting risks, deviations from plan, and potential solutions.

Develop, maintain, and analyze Supply Chain dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs), including Schedule Adherence/Attainment, On-Time Delivery (OTD), Fill Rate, inventory levels, days of supply, and other relevant planning metrics.

Analyze planning rates and assumptions, including hours per unit (HPU), production rates, efficiencies, and demonstrated versus planned capacity, and recommend updates where appropriate.

Develop and maintain statistical inventory models (model stock) to set target finish good and raw material inventory levels.

Support the development and maintenance of finished goods and component inventory policies, including safety stock levels, stocking strategies, replenishment parameters, economic order quantities, and Kanban sizing.

Partner with cross-functional teams to investigate supply, inventory, and capacity issues and provide data-driven recommendations to support business decisions.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Finance, Economics, or a similarly analytical discipline is required.

2-5+ years of related experience in Supply Chain or Operational Finance required.

Expertise in Demand Planning/Supply Planning.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

Versed with best-in-class ERP/MRP systems (use, calibration, setting of parameters) and other useful platforms (Excel, Access).

Ability to effectively present information to top management.

Ability to analyze and communicate numerical data utilizing analysis capabilities.

Ability to work cross-functionally with manufacturing, sales and finance.

Travel

Occasional travel may be required.

COMPETENCIES

Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.

Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Individual Contributor

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is subject to Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involved sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Physical Activities

This position is subject to the following physical activities: talking and hearing.

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working Conditions

This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Perks That Go the Extra Mile :

At RealTruck, we take care of our people—because they drive our success. Enjoy great benefits like medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid life insurance and disability, and a 401(k) with company match (eligible the first of the month after you start). Need balance? We’ve got wellbeing days and parental leave. Want to grow? Take advantage of educational reimbursement. Plus, earn referral bonuses and score exclusive employee discounts on RealTruck products. Great benefits. Great people. Even better careers.

RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, RealTruck’s 6,000+ associates operate from 35+ facilities across four continents. RealTruck’s industry leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boastsover 1,000 patents and pending applications. The company’s omni-channel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000+ dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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