Supply Chain Analyst - Ballaigues, Switzerland

Requistion ID: 79204 

Supply Planning Analyst

Reporting to the Supply Planning Manager, the Supply Planning Analyst plays a key role in supporting the overall Supply Planning team. She/He will partner closely primarily with the Demand Planning and Replenishment Analysts on the overall S&OP plan for his product scope, but also with Finance, Operations and any other relevant stakeholders. Objective is to ensure that finished good productions plans are created to best meet the inventory requirements of global customers across multiple selling channels/DCs.

The Supply Planning Analyst determines the global supply quantities using Demand Forecasts, open Sales Orders, supply landscape and trend analysis for a subset of SKUs. Analyze inventory trends and make decisions to prioritize, expedite or delay open supply orders.

The Supply Planning Analyst also has a specific role within the team to maintain and improve existing reports and implements new ones. She/He will contribute to lead various S&OP projects to support the optimization of existing processes.

Role and responsibilities

• Manage supply chain finished goods inventory levels at the Hub warehouses. Monitor network inventory levels and requirements, replenishing inventory to meet Supply Chain Planning targets including inventory investment, customer service levels and transportation efficiencies. If there is a risk, work collaboratively with the cross functional teams to minimize cost and maximize customer service.
• Develop ad-hoc and repetitive reports and information tools as requested. Combine data from multiple sources and formats into tools for planning decision support, capacity and inventory analysis, auditing and other purposes.
• Create finished goods supply plans and partner with demand and replenishment planning on the overall S&OP plan within assigned product / DC portfolio.
• Review with production sites overall supply plan to ensure sufficient capacity is available to meet global requirements and communicate capacity constraints.
• Align within the cross-functional teams on decisions that will be presented in the S&OP meeting. Ensure that all inputs needed for the S&OP meeting are available. Coordinate and follow up on the agreed action plans.
• Define and review all planning parameters (ABC, min/max levels, leadtime, batch size, etc)
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product management, Operations, and Procurement to launch new products on time.
• Lead projects related to supply planning improvement and harmonization across the network.
• Depending on the needs of the company, the employee may be entrusted with and asked to perform other tasks related to her/his competence.

Profile requested

• Master’s degree in supply chain or equivalent level of relevant experience Certifications/Licensing:
• APICS certification is preferred
• 2+ years of demand and/or supply chain planning experience Key Required Skills, Knowledge and Capabilities:
• Knowledge of Supply Planning processes.
• Strong numerical problem-solving skills. Ability to boil down vast amount of data to the relevant points.
• Excellent communication and follow up skills to manage expectations and resolve conflicts with stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams on an international basis.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Proficiency with Excel and Power Query a must, skills and appetite to develop PBI a plus.
• English and French required, German a plus

As part of our team, you'll experience the spirit of an international and innovative market leader in the dental industry. Besides an attractive remuneration package, you will also be eligible for a variety of employee benefits, such as:

25 days' annual leave (full time basis) and flexible working hours, with the option of hybrid working, so that you can achieve an optimum work-life balance. Enjoy subsidized meals in our company restaurant as well as a coffee allowance and boost your health and wellbeing by taking part in company sports and leisure activities.

We attach great importance to your development: a comprehensive induction, further training opportunities and access to LinkedIn Learning are available to you. Take advantage of personal and professional development opportunities through our global mentoring and coaching program. In addition, we offer an extensive, global employee assistance program that provides a wide range of benefits.