Overall Responsibilities:

The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for implementing, running and improving the Leer SIOP process. This includes forecasting, MRP parameters related to purchasing suggestions, as well as safety stock and lead time settings. This is an extremely visible and important position working closely with the Lear executive team, plant operations directors and other company executives. Main areas of focus will be forecast accuracy and bias as well as inventory turns.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyses monthly demand history and leads to the creation of a statistical forecast.
• Prepares and leads SIOP meetings with company executives to align forecasts.
• Works closely with plant planners to balance production schedule and align volumes where needed.
• Publishes key metrics of forecast accuracy and bias.
• Acts as the systems SME for forecast and planning functions providing support to various manufacturing facilities as required.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for and liaison with sales, logistics, and manufacturing departments.
• Develop and improve forecasts by sourcing and implementing forecasting and demand history software packages as well as new innovative methods of forecasting.
• Regularly analyses lead time, safety stock, purchasing method and other key system parameters to ensure accuracy.
• Performs other related duties, as required.

Characteristics and skills:

• Detail oriented with ability to analyze large data sets.
• Prior experience in SIOP, forecasting and demand planning.
• Highly analytical mind with an understanding of statistics and common forecasting techniques
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of the business and supply chain.
• Extremely proficient with production planning systems, such as MRP II.
• Boots on the ground (very hands-on) accustomed to wearing many hats in an entrepreneurial "fast paced" environment.
• Independent, self-starter with a "go figure it out" attitude.
• The ability to motivate teams to produce tight timeframes while managing several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively communicate and facilitate through encouragement, motivation, and inspiration at all levels of the organization.

Educational and other requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• At least three years of related experience required.
• Ability to communicate effectively to direct and motivate others, maintaining a persuasive and credible presentation style at all levels of the organization.
• A true "team-oriented" leader that embraces the idea that person is a "go-to" person.
• Expertise with ERP systems (JDE is a plus)
• Proficient with computer systems and software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power-Point, Outlook - Email.
• Professional certification by the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) preferred.
• Must be able to lead complex projects with limited oversite.

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Travel Percentage: 10.0

Travel Required: Yes

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