Sr. Operations Planning Analyst

Visionworks•San Antonio, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Operations Analyst plays a critical role in driving data-driven decision making across manufacturing and fulfillment operations. This role is responsible for analyzing production and operational data, identifying inefficiencies, and leading initiatives that improve cost, throughput, quality, and service levels. The Sr. Analyst partners closely with Manufacturing, Fulfillment, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations leadership to translate data into actionable insights, support planning and forecasting activities, and drive continuous improvement across the end-to-end manufacturing network.

Requirements

Four (4) plus years of related work experience
Advanced Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools (Power BI)
Strong understanding and mastery of forecasting and supply chain planning processes and analytics
Excellent process improvement, process design and change/program management skills
Highly analytical, organized, collaborative, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to write routine reports and prepare influential communications (email, PowerPoint, Word)
Ability to speak effectively and present data to different groups within the organization including executives
Excellent mathematical skills to include basic adding, subtracting, multiplication and division
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Exhibit sound and accurate judgment and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
Able to multi-task for a variety of projects/initiatives, including executing and delivering results in a timely manner.
Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be very organized and detail oriented.
Analytical thinker with desire to be continually challenged.
Ability to reason and solve challenges; team player with a positive attitude.
Ability to manage in a highly confidential and professional manner.
Ability to work onsite and participate in interactive onsite meetings on a regular and predictable basis.
Ability to initiate immediate interaction, coordination and collaboration with team members, clients, customers etc.

Nice To Haves

Preferred bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, or related field or equivalent combination of experience.
Master’s in business or related technical field a plus

Responsibilities

Assist in development of production-planning strategies and activities to maximize the use of the organization’s resources and meet established production specifications and schedules.
Support strategic decision-making and the improvement of critical processes such as staffing and capacity planning
Develop KPI dashboards and data models to assist in making key business decisions.
Analyze various KPIs for turnaround time, capacity, productivity, and forecast accuracy to identify potential risks and report to management.
Prioritize initiatives based on business needs and requirements.
Develop modeling techniques using machine learning and automation to assist with operational and labor planning.
Analyze manufacturing and fulfillment performance across cost, productivity, yield, capacity, downtime, and service metrics
Partner cross-functionally to identify root causes and drive improvements
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies
Provide ad-hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives
Support system enhancements, integrations, and automation efforts