Job Title: Sr Material Planning Analyst Job Description The Sr. Material Planning Analyst is responsible for material forecasting, performing advanced planning to ensure materials are delivered on time, and utilizing MS Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems for analysis. The role involves computing requirements and presenting findings to the management team. Responsibilities + Forecast materials to ensure timely delivery. + Perform advanced planning and scheduling to meet production needs. + Utilize MS Excel for data analysis, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs. + Create and manage Power BI dashboards from scratch. + Use ERP systems (such as SAP, NetSuite, etc.) for material planning and inventory management. + Compute material requirements and present findings to the management team. + Collaborate with production control, planners, and buyers to optimize material flow. Essential Skills + Strong MS Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs. + Proficiency in Power BI, including running queries and building dashboards. + Experience with any ERP system (SAP, NetSuite, etc.). + 7-10+ years of experience in materials planning, inventory management, or supply chain analysis. + Bachelor of Science in Business Administration or Supply Chain is preferred. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience in manufacturing engineering. + Ability to forecast and conduct data analysis. + Strong experience in supply chain planning. Work Environment The role offers a flexible start time, with hours such as 6am-3pm, allowing for early or later starts. The team consists of a production control manager, one planner, and three buyers. The work environment is within a manufacturing setting. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $94000.00 - $104000.00 --->You will be eligible for 12 paid Holidays per year, which include: *New Year’s Day *Memorial Day *Independence Day *Day after Independence Day *Labor Day *Thanksgiving Day *Day after Thanksgiving *Christmas Day *Holiday Shut Down (Christmas Day to New Years Day)--->You will accrue 4.61 hours of Paid Time Off on a bi-weekly basis. The accrual rate increase at certain milestones.--->You would be eligible for medical benefits from Day 1. *Medical (Anthem Blue Cross), Dental (MetLife) and Vision (VSP) benefits. There is a variety of plans available to select. *HSA and FSA options.--->You will be eligible to enroll in a 401k plan with 4% company match. *Employees are eligible for 401k on the 1st of the month following first 60 days of employment. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Oceanside,CA. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Dec 23, 2024. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.