Strategic Planning Analyst- Automotive

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Job description

Brambles companies, including CHEP, help move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organisation on earth. Our 330 million pallets, crates and containers are continuously in motion, forming the invisible backbone of the global supply chain and the world's biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, sustainably and safely. As pioneers of the sharing economy, Brambles created one of the world's most sustainable logistics businesses through the share and reuse of its platforms under a model known as 'pooling'. Brambles primarily serves the fast-moving consumer goods (e.g. dry food, grocery, and health and personal care), fresh produce, beverage, retail and general manufacturing industries. The Group employs more than 10,000 people and operates in over 60 countries with its largest operations in North America and Western Europe. For further information, please visit .

Position Purpose

The Analyst, Strategic Planning is responsible for the development and delivery of the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) model and process. The Analyst will have a strong understanding of how to provide meaningful and actionable information utilizing large and often different types of data to facilitate an effective decision-making processes that balances demand and supply, integrates financial and operational plans, and links high-level strategic plans with near term operational plans.

Scope

• Lead supply chain planning efforts and build tools and processes that support key objectives such as demand, capacity, and supply planning, inventory modelling, service and revenue forecasting, plan optimization, and gap analysis.
• Collaborate with key partners in sales, marketing, finance, and supply planning to develop accurate inputs for the demand-supply plan

Major/Key Accountabilities

• Prepares and presents S&OP forecast to support the monthly management business reviews
• Creates, monitors, and maintains S&OP metrics and key performance indicators, identifying resulting risks and opportunities
• Consolidates and analyzes demand and supply information for the operational, tactical, and strategic plans
• Develops advanced analytical tools and reporting to support the entire S&OP process
• Drive objectives for production planning, on-time delivery, lead times, inventory turns, etc.
• Produce a weekly S&OP model by cross-functionally collaborating and leverage various forecasts departments to ensure the balance of supply and demand to drive financial and operational alignment
• Responsible for mid & longer term Supply planning to support strategic decision making as well as major financial forecasting process in CHEP NA Automotive (budget, quarterly forecasts)
• Monitor and report on forecast accuracy metrics
• Assist in developing monthly Sales and Operational Planning executive review presentation
• Completes ad-hoc planning analysis as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Supply Chain / Statistics / Economics / Business / Finance / Planning/ Forecasting / Operations Management / Computer Science / Industrial Engineering

Experience

• Previous experience in Supply Chain Management in a manufacturing environment or customer service experience preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Access, etc.) required
• Analytical capabilities needed to synthesize large amounts of data into a clear story and/or assess business process improvement opportunities - especially to an executive audience
• Ability to maintain poise and a positive attitude in a challenging environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to communicate at all organizational levels

Preferred Education

Bachelors

Preferred Level of Work Experience

1 - 3 years

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