Operations Analyst at Ametek, Inc. in Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Job Description:

Summary of Position

In this fast paced and data driven role the Operations Analyst (OA) will collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, and site level Production Planners to improve service levels, reduce inventory, and drive savings across operations. This role will develop business intelligence dashboards that provide insights to leadership in real time, enabling impactful decision making. The OA will partner with other functional leaders to address design changes, labor and material shortages, demand changes, backlogs, and other schedule interruptions to assure we deliver our month and annual plans. This role will lead and facilitate the S&OP process, create rough cut capacity plans, and reconcile supply and demand. This person will act as the central point for addressing day-to-day issues and driving process improvements.

Position Requirements

Education/Experience Requirements:

• 4-year college graduate or equivalent
• 5 or more years' experience in analytics (Manufacturing environment preferred)
• APICS, NAPM or ISM certification is preferred

Competencies/Skills/Abilities:

• Analytical, problem solving, and planning skills
• Team player; able to work well across business operations and develop strong business teams
• Attention to detail and accuracy with excellent organizational skills is necessary
• Proven organizational, project management and leadership abilities
• Change Agent - skill with enabling change and strong influencing abilities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
• Knowledge of demand planning, capacity planning, supply chain, and order entry
• Advanced computer skills including Windows Office Suite and ERP systems
• Ability to travel to other AMETEK facilities as well as supplier sites

Duties and Responsibilities

S&OP

• Support and facilitate the global EMC SIOP process to ensure alignment of the unconstrained, constrained, and financial plans
• Develop and deliver succinct, relevant and timely reporting to support the SIOP process
• Engage in capacity management during sales and operations planning and forecasting

Continuous Improvement

• Establish a New Order and Expedite review process; collaborate with Sales, CAS, Production Planning, and Purchasing
  
  
  • Create supporting metrics and tracking of new order lead time given and expedites granted
  • May consider implementing lock windows as part of this initiative
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance production efficiency
• Collaborate with facilities to institute uniform policies and best practices that drive improvement in on time delivery, reduce inventory, and drive lower costs overall

• Create a supply plan by reviewing the current customer orders, sales forecasts, intercompany demand, and historical data; communicate any changes to schedule and assess trade-offs with various partners
• Act as the central point for production planning to ensure their schedules align with our demand commitments and available capacity/materials
• Manage load leveling and bottlenecks for more accurate scheduling
• Develop and maintain metrics to show adherence to master production schedule
• Prepare regular reports on production performance, including key performance indicators (KPIs), and present them to senior management
• Contribute to annual forecasting and shape long-term pre-production strategies

Accountability

Reports To: Director of Global Supply Chain

Direct Reports: N/A (Future TBD)

Compensation

Salary Minimum: Market

Salary Maximum: Market

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis