Senior Analyst Supply Planner

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Cooper Lighting Solutions. We build forward-thinking lighting solutions that make people’s lives safer, while making buildings, homes and cities smarter and more sustainable. We deliver an industry-leading portfolio of indoor and outdoor lighting, lighting controls and smart lighting systems. 

Cooper Lighting Solutions is a business unit of Signify, the world leader in lighting. Together we have a shared purpose to unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world. 

Working as a Senior Analyst - Supply Planner at Cooper Lighting Solutions is dynamic. You‘ll be responsible for building demand plan and to manage cross-functional coordination of key initiatives and processes specifically focused on Lighting segment. Planner must possess strong analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Planner will interface with all facets of the organization including Distribution, Manufacturing, Customer service, Sales, Marketing and Engineering.  

What you’ll do

• Responsible for determining replenishment strategy and calculating appropriate planning levels to achieve target in-stock levels and planned inventory turns across 14 distribution centers.
• Manage transition of phase in, phase out products to maximize depletion of old material and ramp-up of new material to achieve inventory and service goals
• Work closely with the forecasting and development teams on new and existing business to ensure proper deployment of stock in the distribution network.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage flow of materials to meet service and inventory goals – i.e., expedites, cancelations, etc.
• Analyze results of key metrics and identify root cause of performance issues.
• Create and distribute monthly production forecast to purchase finished goods suppliers.
• Conduct calls with suppliers – review open orders, production forecasts, prioritization requirements, and performance issues.
• Develop tactical plans to support overall inventory optimization strategies focused on enhancing customer fulfillment with less on-hand inventory
• Maintain accurate master data profile in ERP system
• Work with production control personnel and division logistics planners to minimize overall supply chain costs and maximize supply chain efficiencies
• Advise internal customers of any issues with orders and/or pertinent shipping information.
• Work with production control personnel and division logistics planners to minimize overall supply chain costs and maximize supply chain efficiencies
• Advise internal customers of any issues with orders and/or pertinent shipping information
• Should be able to coach new resources
• Experience in Process Transition, Documentation, and Creation of SOP/SOW.
• Understanding and Hands on experience of project management methodology
• Continuous Improvement through use of Lean Methodology.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university.  Masters’ operations management will be plus.
• Minimum of 6–8-year supply chain experience.
• Master scheduling and demand planning experience.
• Proficiency in MS office.
• Supply Chain Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment with SAP and SAP BW skills (or similar ERP system).
• Experience in Process Transition, Documentation, and Creation of SOP/SOW.
• Understanding and Hands on experience of project management methodology.

What you’ll get in return…

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Extensive set of tools to drive your career, such as a personalized learning platform, free training, and coaching
• Opportunity to buy Signify products with discount