MP&L Advanced Electrification Analyst

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As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help support the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of supporting great products people use and love.

In this position..

We're looking for a dedicated and analytical Demand & Supply Analyst, to join our Advanced Electric Vehicle (EV) MP&L team! In this crucial role, you'll be the bridge between anticipating customer needs and ensuring we have the right products available, at the right time and place. You'll be responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts and translating those forecasts into feasible supply plans. This involves collaborating closely with sales, marketing, finance, procurement, and operations teams to balance inventory levels, meet service level targets, and optimize supply chain efficiency. If you enjoy analyzing data, solving complex problems, and making a tangible impact on a company's performance, this role could be a great fit for you.

What you'll do…

• Demand Forecasting:
  • Develop and maintain statistical forecasts using historical sales data, market trends, and promotional plans. 
  • Gather market intelligence from sales, marketing, and customers to enrich the statistical forecast.
  • Review and adjust forecasts based on business insights, seasonality, and external factors. 
  • Monitor forecast accuracy and identify root causes for significant variances, implementing corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Finance), during the demand planning cycle.
• Supply Planning:
  • Translate demand forecasts into supply plans, considering production capacities, lead times, inventory targets, and supply base constraints.
  • Create and manage inventory plans, to achieve target service levels, while minimizing holding costs and obsolescence.
  • Work closely with capacity and scheduling teams, to ensure supply plans are executable and aligned with production schedules and purchasing timelines.
  • Work with relevant teams, to identify potential supply chain risks (e.g., material shortages, capacity constraints, logistics issues) and develop mitigation plans.
  • Monitor inventory levels, track stock movements, and manage stock transfers as needed.
• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP):
  • Actively participate in the S&OP process, assisting in the preparation and presentation of demand and supply plans, highlighting risks and opportunities, and contributing to consensus decisions.
  • Prepare relevant reports and data analysis, to support S&OP meetings.
• Analysis and Improvement:
  • Analyze supply chain performance metrics (e.g., forecast accuracy, inventory turns, production to plan).
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement within the demand and supply planning functions.
  • Utilize planning software (Kinaxis, E2Open, etc.) effectively for planning, analysis, and reporting. 
  • Generate reports and dashboards, to communicate key planning information to stakeholders.

You'll have... 

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ Years of experience

Even better, you may have...

• Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or APICS CPIM certification is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in a demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, or related supply chain role. MP&L Plant Operations Experience 
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile)
• Experience working with Kinaxis APS, E2Open, SAP S4 Hana. 
• Automotive industry experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven track record of leading process improvement initiatives and managing cross-functional projects.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI).
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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