Planning Analyst

GRIFFITH FOODS

Griffith Foods is a global manufacturer of food products. We provide a wide range of taste and texture components for food industry customers throughout the world. Our products include seasoning blends dry mixes coating systems dough blends crumbs flavors sauces and food bases that are used in an extensive variety of application from snack foods and processed meat and poultry to ready meals. Our customers include food processors restaurant operators and grocery retailers. While our name may not be familiar to consumers our products are key components of foods offered by many of the worlds bestknown companies.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Planning and Analytics Manager the Planning Analyst is responsible for gathering reporting and providing analysis of inventory volumes to make key demand and supply decisions as well as assistance with the MidtoLongTerm (MLT) Supply Planning improvement processes and projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct inventory management tasks including safety stock analysis lead time review and Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) review applying sound supply chain principles.
• Assist the sales team by providing essential information related to inventory planning and developing or enhancing the Supply Agreement for negotiation with customers.
• Evaluate and update D365 parameters to ensure supply chain efficiency and high service levels.
• Evaluate and identify risks in new business opportunities and ensure successful product launches.
• Evaluate inventory shortages and surpluses and implement corrective actions to prevent future issues while balancing inventory levels to meet working capital targets.
• Proactively identify raw materials at risk of stockout; develop and execute action plans to mitigate low supply.
• Evaluate and assess risk on discontinue and volume changes collaborate crossfunctionally to prevent obsolescence.
• Collaborate with atrisk inventory planning analyst demand planner and cross functional teams to reduce risks related to excess inventory.
• Develop reports and implement data collection systems and strategies to optimize statistical efficiency and data quality.
• Perform advanced data analysis and recommend actions that will increase efficiencies in the inventory planning process.
• Work in modeling projects to understand and enhance supply planning processes.
• Recommend implement and document work processes to incorporate improvements.
• Acts as backup for Planning Analysts / Material Planner.
• Participate in supply chain projects or other duties that may be assigned as required.
• Participate in physical inventory as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Data Science Industrial/Operations Engineering or Business Administration is required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a supply chain related role.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel PowerPoint MS Office and Data Analysis Tools.

• Superior analytical data mining skills and the ability /experience to work with huge data sets.

• Must have excellent verbal written and presentation skills.
• APICS/ CPIM certification is preferred.

• Experience in Microsoft D365 Blue Yonder SQL Power BI knowledge is an asset.

What We Offer(*:
Paid topup for Pregnancy Parental and Compassionate Care leave.

Health and Group Benefits 100 of premiums paid by Griffith foods).
Education reimbursement program.
Life event recognition and on the job recognition.
Generous defined contribution retirement plan.
Career development and growth opportunities.
Annual wellness allowance.
Annual incentive.

*Please note that terms and conditions apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Griffith Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures perspectives skills and experiences within our workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. If you need assistance or require accommodation please contact: .