Dell

Analyst, Material Planning

Dell • $80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in Material Planning or related areas.
  • Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and planning principles.
  • Advanced Excel skills with data analysis expertise.
  • Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Manage material availability for production and customer demand.
  • Analyze supply and demand for identification of inventory issues.
  • Coordinate material allocation across business needs.
  • Monitor and manage adherence to production plans and commitments.
  • Maintain accurate inventory through regular analysis and audits.
  • Drive actions to minimize excess and obsolete inventory.
  • Lead cross-functional reviews to resolve material constraints.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a key operational role impacting production and fulfillment.
  • Engagement in significant cross-functional collaboration.
  • Chance to participate in Lean and Six Sigma initiatives for process improvement.
  • Focus on professional growth through substantial hands-on experience.
  • Involvement in activities that contribute to social impact.
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Job Description

Analyst, Material Planning

The Analyst, Material Planning is responsible for ensuring the timely availability, movement, and control of materials required to support manufacturing, fulfillment, and customer commitments. This role serves as a key operational leader within Production Control, driving material execution, inventory management, order prioritization, and cross-functional coordination across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics, Procurement, and Planning.

Join us as an Analyst, Material Planning on our Production Control teamin Franklin, Massachusetts, to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact.

What you'll achieve

The successful candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, excellent operational judgment, and the ability to proactively resolve complex material challenges in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This individual will be expected to influence across organizations, manage critical escalations, and develop sustainable processes that improve operational performance. You are a proactive operational leader who can anticipate issues before they impact production, influence teams without direct authority, drive execution during critical escalations, and continuously improve the processes that support manufacturing

Responsibilities

You will

Material Planning & Execution

  • Manage material availability to support production schedules, customer demand, and revenue commitments.


  • Analyze supply and demand requirements to identify shortages, excess inventory, and potential risks.


  • Coordinate material allocation and prioritization across multiple business requirements.


  • Monitor and manage execution against production plans, build schedules, and shipment commitments.


Production Control & Inventory Management

  • Maintain accurate inventory positions through regular analysis, audits, and transaction reviews.


  • Drive actions to reduce aged, excess, and obsolete inventory.


  • Coordinate inventory transfers between manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution locations.


  • Ensure compliance with inventory control processes and material handling requirements.


Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Logistics teams to resolve material constraints.


  • Lead material readiness reviews for critical programs, customer orders, and production builds.


  • Facilitate communication between stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities and execution plans.


  • Support engineering change implementation and material disposition activities.


Escalation & Issue Resolution

  • Lead resolution efforts for material shortages, supply disruptions, fulfillment challenges, and customer escalations.


  • Assess operational risks and develop mitigation plans to protect production and customer commitments.


  • Escalate issues appropriately while providing actionable recommendations and recovery plans.


  • Support executive and customer-facing updates regarding material availability and delivery risks.


Continuous Improvement

  • Identify opportunities to improve material planning processes, inventory management, and operational efficiency.


  • Develop reporting, metrics, and dashboards to improve visibility and decision-making.


  • Drive process standardization and documentation across Production Control activities.


  • Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives.


Take the first step towards your dream career

Qualifications

Essential Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.


  • 5+ years of experience in Material Planning, Production Control, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, or Inventory Management.


  • Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and material planning principles.


  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.


  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.


  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


Desired Requirements:

  • APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification.
  • Experience within high-volume manufacturing or technology industries, Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

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