Summary: Under direct supervision, the Demand Analyst is responsible for, but not limited to, performing material plan and production plan in order to ensure total customer satisfaction within required timeline, quality standards, and total cost constraints.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor and maintain delivery schedules / due dates in MRP system based on Customer Demand as well as forecasting techniques where applicable.
- Analyze and provide feedback to appropriate departments on material status / requirements for fulfilling customer demand.
- Provide lead times to the Customer Service team regarding Laird Promise Date for customer demand fulfillment.
- Communicate with Customer Service team for forecast and Master Production Schedule maintenance.
- Schedule production using a variety of inputs such as sales orders, historical data, sales forecasts.
- Check availability of inventory prior to firming / releasing Work-Orders (Production Order) using system queries and reports.
- Collaborate with multiple Laird factories and suppliers to ensure proper inventory levels for finished goods and components.
- Assist with the management of inventory levels to meet customer orders, including safety stock.
- Improve, and monitor materials flow.
- Collaborate with all teams to optimize supply chain solutions in order to maximize On Time Delivery to Customer request and Laird promise, while minimizing inventory investment.
- Adheres to Laird (Qnity) quality and safety standards.
REQUIREMENTS
- Experience in use ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) application. QAD/SAP preferred.
- Good communication skills, both written and oral / interpersonal. The ability to persuade and inspire others is highly appreciated.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions (P/D/C/A).
- Strong computer skills including MS Windows/ MS Ofice programs, emphasis on Excel, Power Point.
- Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to withstand high pressure and strong adaptability, coming from strictly requirements and constant changes by end-customers as well as the complex nature of the continuously improved production.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor certificate from University is required. Major IT, accounting, statistics are preferred
- More than 4 years of working experience, including at least 2 years of experience related of planning.
- English/Chinese communication is plus
- Team management or equivalent experience is highly appreciated.
- Project management exprience is highly appreciated.
