Strategic Planning Analyst
Company: ITW Pro Brands
Location: Olathe
Posted on: February 25, 2021
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Job Description:
Company DescriptionITW Pro Brands is a manufacturer of
lubricants, cleaning chemicals, and corrosion preventatives
formulated to maximize equipment productivity and product quality
for customers. We go to market through B2B with a focus on the
automotive, aviation, fabricated metal, food processing and
machinery manufacturing market segments. Offering a brand portfolio
that is well recognized within these industrial channels, our
premium products address customer pain points and our direct sales
team provides expert, value-added consulting at the customer level.
ITW Pro Brands has 3 manufacturing facilities (Olathe, KS, Tucker,
GA and DeWitt, IA) and a formulation lab in Carol Stream, IL and
employs 250+ individuals.Job DescriptionSummary:The Strategic
Planning Analyst role provides planning, organization, and
direction in relation to all manufacturing, purchasing, cost,
negotiation and inventory control activities to assure smooth
operations. This position also serves as a liaison between
marketing, operations, accounting and customer service. The
strategic sourcing analyst is responsible for purchasing raw
materials, printed materials, maintenance supplies, and other
materials as requested, or as deemed necessary, to meet the
published production schedule.Core ResponsibilitiesMarket * Follow
80's raw materials worldwide or Domestic availability in the market
to provide the information in time to make planned stock decision.*
Research & help develop new suppliers to support our R&D Team
to qualified second sources on the key raw materials.* Participate
in strategic sourcing corporate project, to deliver information,
follow the guidelines or activities requested as needed.Vendor
Relations* Negotiate with suppliers to get the optimal quality,
cost and delivery* Establish and maintain good working relationship
with supplier vendors.* Review and negotiate raw material prices on
a regular basis.* Liaison between vendors and ITW Pro Brands
technical staff for new product development.Technical* Work with
Compliance Manager to ensure packaging meets all regulatory
requirements.* Work with Quality Control to resolve corrective
actions as they relate to raw materials and/or vendors.* Develop
preventive strategies/Accounting* Monthly notification of pricing
changes that affect variances/margins.* Review and resolve pricing
discrepancies.* Cost variances updates, to assure the costing of
each material is updatedPurchasing/Production /Inventory Control*
Develop all materials planning for the operation to ensure the
continuous production in the plant.* Ensure raw material purchase
orders are placed and received in a timely manner. This includes
reviewing quantities, prices and delivery dates.* Notify
appropriate personnel, if necessary, of delivery changes.* Ensure
material/vendor file in the system is updated including current
pricing, PO and delivery dates.* Monitor and review Kan Ban or MRD
procedures to ensure continuous operations.* Monitor and review
published production schedule to ensure raw materials availability
on time.* Review 80/20 business practices for continuous
improvement.* Review inventory to ensure that slow moving metrics
are met, develop a plan to move our slow moving to target in the
cases needed.* Work with Operations Manager to ensure monthly
schedule is maintained.* Maintain proper inventory levels to meet
corporate goals.* Identify and resolve inventory issues, determine,
develop and implement appropriate measures necessary to ensure
resolution.* Lead team to perform cycle counts and physical
inventory monthly.* Responsible for driving Key Performance
Indicators to meet business goals and objectives.Other
Responsibilities* Work collaboratively with corporate ITW Strategic
Purchasing Group.* File freight claims for all raw material or
supply issues.* Purchase maintenance items as requested.* Ensure
all services required are provided effectively and timely.* Manage
the external warehouses, costing and inventories if needed.*
Foster, communicate and exemplify the values of ITW; act with
integrity and trust, operate with simplicity, treat everyone with
respect, take shared risk.* Act in accordance with all company
policies and procedures.* Travel as needed for business needs.*
Must maintain and update item card on ERP computer system to meet
company requirements.MOQ, Leadtime, Contact information, Package
size, etc.QualificationsEducation and Experience:* BS in Business
Management or related area, or equivalent combined experience. *
Minimum 4+ years purchasing/inventory control work experience. *
Supply Chain certifications a plus.* Working knowledge of ERP
software.* Working knowledge of Supply Chain Management
Principles.* Fluent in the use of Microsoft Office programs (Word,
PowerPoint) and Outlook.* Advanced user Microsoft Office Excel
(pivot tables, filters, and reference formulas as a minimum)*
Medium Negotiation SkillsAdditional InformationITW Pro Brands is an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion,
national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any
other characteristic protected by law.
Keywords: ITW Pro Brands, Olathe , Strategic Planning Analyst, Professions , Olathe, Kansas
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