<p><strong>Supply Planning Analyst</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Irvine, CA</p><p><strong>Contract Duration:</strong> 52 weeks</p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>We are seeking a <strong>Supply Planning Analyst</strong> to support the development of comprehensive supply plans for designated plants and third-party suppliers within a specific franchise scope. This role will collaborate closely with production scheduling, procurement, and customer service teams to ensure an integrated approach to supply planning. The analyst will take the lead in responding to business demand requirements and ensure that a robust supply plan is in place to communicate production and purchasing needs to the manufacturing and supply base.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in creating a <strong>Master Resource Plan</strong> based on the latest demand signals, ensuring adequate raw materials and components to support supply plans up to a 24-month horizon.</li><li>Develop <strong>capacity plans</strong> to identify potential bottlenecks or risks to supply and recommend mitigation strategies, while monitoring underutilization that could impact costs.</li><li>Initially manage a limited product portfolio, with close coaching during the development phase.</li><li>Work under the guidance of the Supply Planning Manager to set appropriate inventory levels (safety stocks) by analyzing demand volatility and lead times.</li><li>Track execution of supply plans with production scheduling and procurement, addressing performance deviations and proactively communicating supply risks.</li><li>Ensure proper planning for product phase-ins and phase-outs, and communicate portfolio status to the business.</li><li>Support communication between supply planning and demand planning through daily, weekly, and monthly processes.</li><li>Maintain accurate master data in supply planning systems to focus on real supply issues.</li><li>Monitor and report on KPIs such as Supply Plan Attainment, Safety Stock Health, Capacity Utilization, Back Orders, Lead Time, and Service Level.</li><li>Conduct root cause analysis for performance issues and recommend sustainable solutions.</li></ul>
