Warehouse Operations Planning Analyst

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Job Description

As a subsidiary of Toyota Industries (TICO) Vanderlande North America is enjoying rapid growth and extraordinary market demand. Vanderlande is a global market leader in material handling system manufacture design installation and service. Vanderlande systems employ the latest in robotic mechanical and software technology. Vanderlandes customers are household names in e-commerce package delivery and air transportation.

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Operations Planning Analyst is responsible for executing weekly/monthly planning activities to support efficient operations within the distribution center. This includes inventory replenishment order scheduling and coordination with warehouse transportation and upstream planning teams to ensure timely product flow. The Warehouse Operations Planning Analyst plays a key role in balancing service levels inventory targets and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate and maintain weekly and monthly distribution and replenishment plans based on demand forecasts and inventory levels.
• Analyze sales orders forecasts and supply availability to schedule outbound shipments and inbound receipts.
• Monitor inventory levels across the distribution network and initiate transfers or replenishments as needed.
• Collaborate with warehouse and transportation teams to ensure execution of plans and resolve operational issues.
• Support planning manager in collecting and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) including pick efficiency on-time shipping and inventory accuracy.
• Maintain accurate planning data in ERP/WMS systems ensuring timely updates of product availability order status and shipment schedules.
• Communicate proactively with customer service sales and procurement teams regarding stock availability delays or potential disruptions.
• Assist in planning for peak periods new product launches and promotional activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and reduce logistics costs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies safety standards and operational procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics Business Administration or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in supply chain planning logistics coordination or inventory management (distribution environment preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP/WMS systems (e.g. SAP Oracle Manhattan NetSuite).
• Strong attention to detail organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to analyze data identify trends and make recommendations.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in a high-volume distribution or fulfillment center
• Familiarity with demand planning or forecasting tools
• APICS CPIM or similar certification a plus

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.