Fulfillment Lead/ Data Analyst

Current Lighting Employee Co - Mayfield Heights, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Mayfield Heights, OH

1-10 employees

Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

About the position

The Fulfillment Lead/Data Analyst at Current Lighting Employee Co LLC is responsible for optimizing material requirements to ensure timely shipments while minimizing inventory exposure. This role involves data analysis related to on-time shipments, master data accuracy in SAP, supplier performance, and product availability, playing a crucial role in the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process.

Responsibilities

• Lead periodic SIOP discussions with Sales and Product Management to develop a consensus plan at least monthly.
• Perform inventory and product planning calculations based on projections and history, managing MRP settings in SAP to maximize On Time Ship (OTS) and achieve inventory goals.
• Act as the centralized contact for Customer Service, Fulfillment Leads from global poles, Technology, Product Management, Sales, Sourcing, and Manufacturing regarding supply/demand of Specialty Lighting products.
• Participate actively in the New Product Introduction (NPI) process.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop inventory and product phase-in/phase-out plans, including production, sales, and inventory transition plans for new products and for products being eliminated/replaced.
• Interface with the supplier base and buyer to communicate forecasts and manage delivery schedules to meet customer requirements.
• Support localization strategies, engineering initiatives, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) programs.
• Encourage lean methodology, identifying risks, timing, and cost/benefit impacts to product lines.
• Lead supply chain discussions on Commercial Quality Management Initiatives (QMI's).
• Facilitate Product Life Cycle discussions for Specialty Lighting and implement necessary changes.

Requirements

• BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain.
• 5 - 7 years of relevant operations experience including scheduling, planning, inventory control, and supply chain.
• Proven leadership ability.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, sound judgment, initiative, and creativity.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interface with personnel at different organizational levels.
• Customer-focused with a high energy and proactive approach to improving customer experience.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience working with Asian suppliers.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Strong knowledge of SAP S4 HANA, IBP, and/or equivalent ERP systems.
• APICS certification.