Tactical Planning Analyst, Automotive Job at Brambles Group
CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our
Hybrid Work Model
.
Job Description
Position Purpose
Identify, analyze, implement, and control cost and activities related to the tactical plans and initiatives for N.A. Automotive (US, CA and MX.) Execute the operationalized inventory plan and manage all events impacting supply chain throughout the year, both planned and unplanned.
Scope
Automotive Tactical Planning & Optimization, w/ ad hoc Strategic Planning support.
Major/Key Accountabilities
- Inventory Targets & Positioning
- Develop/Recommend site level inventory targets (safety stock) that are aligned with the Strategic Network Targets
- Monitor Surplus / Deficit statuses of our markets, recommending changes that drive our cost/improve service, improve our overall inventory health.
- Evaluate/Recommend relocations as necessary to maintain optimal positioning that reduces overall Network Transport Spend. Provide guidance to logistics to balance inventory according to safety stock levels
- Establish & maintain temporary/definitive inventory targets for Mexico.
- Mapping of Demand / Supply
- Recommend improvements to the mapping of demand / supply to drive out cost / improve reliability of fulfillment.
- Enhance mapping compliance on relocations, issues, and collections for adherence to optimal mapping, providing suggestions and corrective actions
- Track / Report conformance vs. Plan, quantifying opportunity cost & driving corrective actions to improve.
- Creates and implements action plans with tactical partners for short term answers, while partnering with Optimization Team to develop long term solutions
- Work to drive consistency in network flows by limiting source points when possible, and being judicious with mapping changes in conjunction with relevant partners
- Production Targets
- Maintain site level production plan that is aligned with Strategic Network Production Plan.
- Track / Report conformance vs. Plan, quantifying opportunity cost & driving corrective actions to improve.
- Recommends OT as needed to ensure higher service, maintain optimal inventory, etc.
- Other Responsibilities:
- Manage international flows, specialty stocks & programs.
- Develops, collaborates, executes and measures event management plans for both planned and unplanned events within their assigned area
- Collaborates with logistics, transportation, sales, service and operations to identify and implement cost savings opportunities
- Assists with quoting process of new business as needed as well as ensuring a seamless onboarding process. Tracking of performance vs. ramp plan, & subsequent adjustments needed.
Measures
List the measures or indicators of success in this role. They might include:
- Supply Chain Cost per issue
- Distributor backups
- Length of Haul
- Service Center Capacities
- Mapping Compliance
- Lane Consistency
- Geographic Supply & Demand Balance
- Safety Stock Adherence
Authority/ Decision Making
- Intermediate mapping changes between models, source point suggestions
- Event solutions for seasonal and unplanned events
- Movement of unusable inventory out of sites
- Relocation Oversight
Key contacts
Internal
- Logistics, Transportation, Operations, Sales, Customer Service
External
3PL locations
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or equivalent
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
Desirable Qualifications
- Six Sigma Knowledge
Experience
2 Years of experience in Supply Chain required
Languages
Essential
English
Desirable
Spanish
Preferred Education
Bachelors - Business Administration/Management, Bachelors - Engineering Mechanics
Preferred Level of Work Experience
1 - 3 years
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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