Demand Planning Analyst - Waukesha Business - Afternoon Shift
Beschreibung
The role of the Demand Planning Analys for our Waukesha Business is to establish a forecast and inventory strategy and flawlessly execute the material plan for Waukesha spare parts. Reporting to the SIOP Manager, this role will provide key inputs into the Waukesha Engines SIOP process and is responsible for the monthly forecast, inventory optimization, analytics, and reporting of spare parts. In addition, this person will lead a team of Materials Planners to execute the strategy, set priorities, and escalate issues to meet customer expectations. The Demand Planning Analyst should demonstrate a strong analytical and customer-focused mindset, a passion for process improvement, and leadership in a fast-paced environment.
This role is based in Budapest, operates on an afternoon shift from 14:00 to 22:00 to align with U.S. business hours, specifically to support INNIO's Waukesha sourcing operations. The position is ideally suited for candidates seeking an afternoon shift.
What INNIO offers you:
- Young & supportive team - in a fast-growing international business environment
- Learn & develop yourself - help you craft your career path with (INNIO learning, free
language courses according to business needs) - Hybrid working - 50% Office, 50 % Home Office with flexible working hours
- Cafeteria package with various options - SZÉP Card, Cash option, Nursery & kindergarten
support - Medicover Spring White Package- from the first day of employment
- Easily accessible location - in the heart of the most vibrant campus area in Budapest
(location: 13rd District, easy to approach by Metro Line 3) - Sustainable commuting option - GreenGo E-car sharing with free registration, no monthly fee
and discounted per-minute rates - Take a break - Recharge your batteries with free coffee and tea selection in the kitchen area
- Live an active lifestyle – activate your AYCM pass
Your Responsibilities:
- Owns materials optimization strategy and performance for INNIO Waukesha gas engines.
- Meet or exceed all inventory-related metrics, including turns and value.
- Incorporate Sales plan, historical forecasting model, Commercial inputs, and safety stock needs to create 2-year rolling forecast.
- Be subject matter expert on forecast tool, models, and analytics.
- Develop and monitor forecast dashboard to track and improve accuracy.
- Maintain forecast within SO99+ forecasting tool through various analysis
- Inventory reporting and pacing analysis to accurately monitor and predict projected inventory levels.
- Establish and participate in formal SIOP process and schedule
- Define and execute an inventory strategy in close connection with supply chain, leadership, and regional teams.
- Work with customers via meetings and email to gain insights into improving INNIO’s forecast
- Mitigate obsolete and slow-moving inventory. Help manage Phase-in/Phase-out and NPI planning
- Use LEAN concepts to identify & implement process simplification opportunities to improve customer experience and/or reduce planning cycle time, forecast errors, and other non-value add work.
- Represent Service Planning in strategic projects or IT-related changes as needed. Be expert on ERP (Oracle) and related forecasting tools (SO99+).
- Act as back up to Planners and/or Demand Manager as needed
- Further tasks not involved in this Job Description that the immediate leader/manager assigns
Your Profile:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (preferred degree in Business, Economics, Logistics/Supply Chain or Engineering) OR high school diploma/GED with at least 5 years’ experience in supply chain/materials planning
- At least 3 years’ experience in direct Materials Planning OR 6+ years in related Supply Chain function (i.e, Sourcing, Logistics, Master Scheduling)
Desired Characteristics:
- Industrial manufacturing experience. Preferably in a Service business or other organization with high SKU variety, large order volume, and fast-changing market conditions.
- Demonstrated ability to create and/or execute a robust inventory optimization strategy
- Highly proficient in ERP systems (especially Supply Chain/Materials Planning modules) and Microsoft Excel
- Direct experience with SIOP process and forecasting tools/methodology.
- Strong analytical skills. Strong modeling, scenario building, and data visualization skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and influencing skills with a strong customer focus
- Demonstrated pro-active & inclusive approach to problem solving, leadership
- High tolerance for ambiguity, ability to work with multiple & competing priorities
- Self-directed, resourceful, accountable to deliver results
- Ability to identify & drive process improvements to improve productivity, customer experience
- Ability to effectively communicate across various levels of the organization
- APICS or other similar materials planning/supply chain certification
- Skilled in at least one business intelligence/data analytics tool (Tableau, Excel Power Query and Power Pivot)