Analyst, S&OP OEM

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Hitachi Global Air Power:

We build the machines that power industry. We are Hitachi Global Air Power, a leading global industrial compressed air manufacturer driving the innovations that keep the world moving.

From our headquarters in Michigan City, Indiana, our compressed air solutions power manufacturing operations all around the globe: from food and beverage to life-saving pharmaceuticals and cutting edge semi-conductor chips. Our portable compressors provide the air power to build roads and bridges, lay pipelines and aid in oil and gas mining and production.

We are a team of innovators, engineers, and quality experts with a shared vision to create the next generation of efficient, environment-forward compressed air solutions that meet the demands of today, while boldly contributing to a sustainable, circular economy. With more than 58 years of legacy and trusted performance through our brands - Hitachi, Sullair, and Champion (Australia), we are proud of our reputation for reliability, durability, and performance and groundbreaking engineering.

Join us in building a future where your work has an impact. At Hitachi Global Air Power, you will be part of a global network that is shaping the future of industrial power.

Summary of the position:

The S&OP Analyst - OEM, located in Chicago - Hybrid (In Office/Remote), will be the single point of contact for sales teams and have end-to-end responsibility for demand forecasting, synchronizing supply to demand, evaluating, and preparing of customer forecasts, communicating the status of product availability, lead times, and defining inventory strategy for OEM Market Segments.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Schedule and Facilitate Monthly Global S&OP Demand Review meetings (Step 1) with Sales, Marketing, and Product Management (North America, EMEA, Latin America)
• Initiate forecast using forecasting software, analyze, adjust models, execute overrides, and present forecast in preparation for monthly S&OP review meetings.
• Work closely alongside major OEM customers and HGAP sales and product management to receive customer forecasts, input into forecasting system, collaborate, plan, forecast, and replenish (CPFR) inventory to achieve customer lead time expectations.
• Facilitate and work cross functionally with supply planning & factory operations groups during Supply and Capacity reviews (Step 2) to balance weekly/monthly demand & supply, prioritization of customer demands, and provide inputs to allocate capacity, when supply is constrained.
• Facilitate monthly S&OP Partnership consensus meetings (Step 3) and prepare revenue outlook for proposed S&OP Plans for executive approval and sign off.
• Identify, establish, and communicate forecasting & replenishment configurations for finished goods stocking.
• Run, format, analyze, and prepare essential reports and forecasting projects to support the S&OP Process
• Provide reports, graphs, and data analysis to support forecasting performance and S&OP KPIs (MAPE, Bias, FVA, etc.)
• Cleanse history, including but not limited to: Product attribute/hierarchy assignments, review master data for corrections, repair, interpolate actuals timing, phase in/phase out of new products and models, as well as mapping of history, etc.
• Update/Initiate final executive approved forecasts into S&OP using SAP ERP systems as needed.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s/Associates degree in business, supply chain or related field; CPIM/CPF preferred

Professional experience:

• 5+ years of supply chain, demand planning, S&OP education; experience with manufacturing setting preferred
• Experience with materials planning systems (MRP), SAP, and experience or familiarity with forecasting process/software (Forecast Pro/SAP IBP) preferred
• MS Office Suite, intermediate Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required; must be able to engage and communicate with various levels throughout the organization
• Ability to work in matrix organization in various locations (domestic & international), independently, and influence at all hierarchy levels

Key behaviors:

• Self-motivated and ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate with a diverse group of employees both verbal & written
• Detailed, patient, capable of explaining complex information in non-technical terms
• Disciplined, and deadline driven, punctual
• Energetic, positive influencer, and flexible in a fast-changing environment

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The successful candidate is responsible for complying with Hitachi Global Air Power US Code of Ethics and related policies. In performing the job, the incumbent shall take all steps necessary to comply with our safety rules and requirements and must actively support the organization's efforts to meet and exceed its goals of creating and maintaining a safe workplace.

This description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company's discretion.

Hitachi Global Air Power US is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on race, religion, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected categories under applicable law, whether in recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, or other conditions of employment.