Supply Planning Analyst A

Yaskawa America, Inc. / Motoman; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous 401(K) plan

Profit sharing

Corporate wide bonus plan

Educational assistance program up to $10,000

Job summary

Yaskawa America, Inc. / Motoman in Franklin, WI is looking for a Supply Planning Analyst A. This role is pivotal in ensuring on-time delivery performance for our product lines while supporting customer needs and business plans.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, executing the Corporate Sales & Operations Plan, and maintaining communication with our supply base and customers. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in business or a related field, with at least four years of relevant experience. SAP knowledge is preferred, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years experience in Supply Chain as a Planner, Buyer, and/or Production Scheduler.
• APICS certification preferred (CPIM/CIRM) and/or ISM/NAPM certification (CPM).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, purchasing and scheduling related activities.
• Assist with the Corporate Sales & Operations Plan and its execution.
• Monitor performance to targets and communicate requirements to customers.

Skills

Material Requirements Planning Systems

SAP experience

Creative problem solving

Attention to detail

Strong PC skills

Education

Degree in business or related field

Supply Chain concentration

Job description

WI Franklin 1, 4700 W Ashland Way, Franklin, WI 53132, USA

Yaskawa is currently seeking a Supply Planning Analyst A to be responsible for all planning, purchasing and/or scheduling related activities to maintain on time delivery performance levels within assigned product lines to support the business plan and customer expectations. Assists with the establishment of the Corporate Sales & Operations Plan and execution of the plan. Communicates requirements to internal and external customer base, monitors performance to targets and works with supply base to achieve short lead times with high inventory turns and high customer fulfillment rates. Works with supply base on improvement action plans as deemed appropriate.

The successful candidate will be able to meet customer KPIs for customer fulfillment and inventory metrics through participation in the S&OP process. The candidate will also align stocking strategies based on forecast accuracy, production capacity and supplier performance. Along with reviewing MRP on assigned product lines to obtain optimal inventory levels and resolve related issues including expediting product to meet customer expectations. This role will perform all planner/buyer tasks with supply base and maintain ongoing communications in relation to purchase order placement, expedites, product quality (MRN's), CPAR's, ECO's, lead time reductions, costing discrepancies and vendor performance.

• Possesses a degree in business or related field. Operations Management or Supply Chain concentrations preferred.
• Has a minimum of four years experience in Supply Chain as a Planner, Buyer and/or Production Scheduler.
• Minimum of four years experience in Material Requirements Planning Systems.
• SAP experience highly preferred.
• APICS certification preferred (CPIM/CIRM) and/or ISM/NAPM certification (CPM).
• Has strong PC skills, creative problem solving abilities, attention to detail and accuracy.

Some key advantages of working at Yaskawa include: career opportunities in diverse areas, a highly competitive benefit package, including a generous 401(K) plan, profit sharing, corporate wide bonus plan and educational assistance program offering up to $10,000 a year for graduate courses. Additional information regarding the benefit package can be found at the following link.

Come join the winning Yaskawa Team!

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