Synergy Business Consulting, Inc. · 1 week ago
Demand Planning Analyst
Miami, FL
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSynergy Business Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to enhance their supply chain operations. The role involves analyzing inventory, developing forecasts, managing relationships with suppliers and distribution centers, and preparing communication documents for product transitions.
Information Technology
Hiring Manager
Melissa Blanche (Viejo)
Responsibilities
Analyze inventory positions at all points of the supply chain (supplier, redistribution center, distribution centers and restaurants) to ensure supply and minimize inventory risk to the system
Develop forecasts at both a menu-level and item-level detail to project weekly demand
Recommend ideal depletion or transition dates based on available system supply
Review distribution center (DC) open purchase orders for reasonableness and implement modifications as needed to prevent gaps in supply and to meet target DC and/or in-restaurant dates
Proactively provide required follow ups with both suppliers and DCs to ensure supply chain readiness
Work with Distribution and Logistics team and the distribution centers to secure transportation to transfer product as needed. Review freight rates to determine if product transfers are justified
Become an expert at using reporting tools to analyze key data sets
Support internal supply issue tracking process. Create and manage reporting for this activity. Follow-up with distributors and suppliers regarding root causes of inventory shortages
Ad hoc reporting and analysis – prepare Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, Power Point charts, etc. as required
Manage relationships both internally (purchasing, distribution, finance, etc.) and externally
Prepare and assist in the preparation of documents to support national launches, product transitions or item eliminations including, item level forecasts, DC Communications, and NewsBriefs
Actively participate in the preparation and management of bi-weekly DC conference calls to further prepare distributors for upcoming activity
Assist the Distribution and Member Support team with communications and ad hoc analysis
Support the invoice payment process related to distributor and supplier excess inventory and freight charges associated with balancing inventory. Provide follow-up to distributors/suppliers on payment status
Qualification
Required
A four–year degree and/or direct and relevant work experience is required
Ideally 3+ years professional experience
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Ability to proactively identify problems and develop solutions
Detail oriented and computer literate in the MS Office environment (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Requires great attention to detail and organization
Able to manage and prioritize numerous projects simultaneously
Company
Synergy Business Consulting, Inc.
Founded in 2001, Synergy Business Consulting, Inc, a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), providing technology staffing & management consulting solutions to Fortune 1000 clients.
51-200 employees
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2020 (1)
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