SPC Supply Chain Analyst

Job Title: Production Planner
Job Type: W2 Contract - 12 months
Location: Irvine, CA
Schedule: 40 hours per week
Pay Rate: $ 25 - 27 / hour
Position Overview:
As a Supply Chain Analyst focused on rebranding initiatives, you will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless execution of supply chain activities during a dynamic period of change. This role is essential in aligning supply planning and production scheduling with rebranding goals, including Bill of Material (BOM) updates, Phase In/Phase Out (PIPO) planning, and scrap minimization. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to maintain optimal inventory levels, support production timelines, and enhance overall supply chain efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:

• Bill of Material (BOM) Updates for Rebranding:
  Execute timely and accurate BOM changes across all relevant product lines to reflect rebranding updates.
• Phase In/Phase Out (PIPO) Planning:
  Develop and implement comprehensive PIPO plans to manage inventory transitions and minimize disruptions in production.
• Scrap Minimization:
  Design and lead initiatives to reduce scrap and waste. Monitor performance and report results on an ongoing basis.
• Production Scheduling & Procurement:
  Support production scheduling for assigned product lines, especially during SKU changes. Create and manage procurement plans for raw materials and coordinate purchase orders to ensure continuous material supply.
• Inventory Management:
  Monitor and adjust inventory levels based on dynamic business needs and PIPO plans, ensuring alignment with overall targets.
• Planning Analysis & Decision Support:
  Perform detailed planning analyses to provide insights for decision-making. Present key metrics on service levels, inventory health, scrap, and capacity.
• Process Improvement Projects:
  Lead or contribute to continuous improvement efforts in supply chain planning and production scheduling, with a focus on optimizing transitions and reducing waste.

Your Skills and Expertise:
Education:

• Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field (required and must be completed prior to start).

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with hands-on experience in supply chain planning, production scheduling, or procurement.
• Demonstrated experience with BOM updates and PIPO processes, particularly in product change scenarios.
• Proven ability to analyze and manage supply chain activities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, IMES, Oracle (SAP S/4HANA preferred).

Certifications (Preferred):

• APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) or
• CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
  Willingness to pursue certification if not currently held.

Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.