The SIOP Analyst supports plant-level execution of the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process by managing production planning, inventory controls (min/max), shop order release/maintenance, and inbound/outbound logistics coordination. This role partners closely with Production, Purchasing, Customer Service, suppliers, and customers to ensure material availability, accurate ERP transactions, and on-time shipment execution.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Inventory Planning

• Own plant-level production planning activities to support service, inventory, and capacity objectives.
• Maintain and manage min/max parameters and replenishment triggers to support inventory availability and turns.
• Create, release, and manage production shop orders, including updates for schedule changes, substitutions, and priorities.
• Monitor WIP, finished goods, and raw material levels; identify risks and propose actions to prevent shortages/excess.

ERP Execution & Transaction Accuracy

• Use appropriate tools to maintain planning data, execute transactions, and ensure system integrity.
• Process and validate inventory receipts (raw materials, components, and/or finished goods as applicable).
• Ensure accurate inventory movements, cycle count support, and root-cause follow-up for discrepancies.

Logistics & Shipment Coordination

• Coordinate planned shipments to meet customer delivery requirements, working with shipping/warehouse and customer contacts.
• Manage logistics communication and follow-up with suppliers and customers (delivery appointments, ETAs, delays, expediting).
• Support freight coordination as needed (carrier scheduling, documentation, shipment status updates).

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work daily with plant operations to align production schedules with material availability and shipment commitments.
• Communicate constraints, priorities, and recovery plans clearly and proactively.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in production planning, inventory planning, logistics, or supply chain (manufacturing/plant environment strongly preferred).
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems(creating/managing shop orders, receipts, inventory transactions, planning parameters).
• Working knowledge of min/max inventory planning and basic MRP concepts.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting SIOP/IBP processes (demand/supply alignment, inventory targets, constraint management).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data validation; Power Query a plus).
• Familiarity with cycle counting and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Experience coordinating domestic freight / carrier scheduling.
• Proactive shipment planning and communication that reduces expediting and customer escalations.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Thursday
• 10-Hour Shifts
• Three-day Weekends every week

Paid Holidays & Time Off

• One week paid holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year's
• One week paid holiday shutdown for the July 4th holiday
• Additional paid holidays and paid time off per company policy

Benefits Package

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being:

• Medical Insurance: Blue Care Network (BCN)

Includes a wellness discount

• Vision Insurance: VSP
• Dental Insurance: Employer-Paid Delta Dental
• Short-Term Disability: Employer-Paid
• Life Insurance: $50,000 Employer-Paid life insurance policy