Allocation and Lead Time Analyst (Finance)

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Allocation and Lead Time Analyst in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing and managing the flow of products through collaboration with the Sales, Operations, Planning, and Marketing teams to execute corporate strategies while also ensuring all internal teams have access to pertinent information in relation to product availability and lead times.

Essential Functions

• Analyze current backlog of customer orders and update scheduled ship dates as needed based on information available from planning, sales and marketing
• Create, manage and manipulate product lead-times in the Oracle e-Business Suite lead-time table to ensure up to date information is available in Oracle and all our connected applications
• Communicate accurate schedule and lead time information to all internal customers
• Analyze/monitor consumption rate on units and make forecast recommendations to management
• Coordinate with purchasing, planning, production and other key departments to proactively exchange information regarding inventories, production schedules, and all related issues
• Review production schedules, inventory reports, and work orders to create reports on availability of stock, and order priority
• Work with Sales and Operations teams on end-of-life products to develop strategies to avoid any scrap
• Analyze weekly shipments to our global Garmin facilities to properly allocate and optimize use of available inventory in all facilities
• Drive allocation decisions to ensure other Garmin warehouses are being replenished in a way to support customer orders in a timely manner
• Actively assist other Garmin offices in their local allocation process during instances of parts shortages
• Support lead time and allocation efforts through cross training other team members globally
• Analyze customer orders from other offices to ensure supply can meet their demand
• Communicate with Order Management, Sales and other key associates to gain market knowledge for use in forecasting and order management
• Work with New Product Introduction team, Global Supply Chain and Sales, as required, for product launch allocation strategies to maximize sales and product placement
• Provide direct training for new associates and conduct refresher training for entire departments as required
• Develop broad market knowledge
• Support Sales strategies and product flow on certain products, as needed, to ensure the corporate sales strategy is met
• Partner with BI team to ensure all necessary reporting needs are met and assist in developing new reports
• Coordinate new product orders with key accounts
• Coordinate with Engineering, Planning, Sales and Order Management teams to ensure OEM program needs are met
• Manage/facilitate end of life processes to ensure contractually agreed upon product life cycles are met for key customers
• Provide general support to Planners located at Garmin's VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) facilities on all Oracle and overall process related questions
• Answer questions and assist all members of the Dealer Sales & Marketing Support and Sales Teams as needed
• Collaborate with Order and Leadtime Analysts, globally, to ensure best practices are shared and aligned
• Partner with Quality team to ensure product is held when QA issue arise as well as gather needed information regarding products that have previously been sold

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR a minimum of 6 years total equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Must possess customer service experience
• Must be highly motivated and decisive
• Must demonstrate effective independent judgment/decision-making skills, be detail-oriented, have the ability to work proactively/effectively with minimal supervision, and able to prioritize/multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
• Demonstrated strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Demonstrates proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office suite
• Driven problem solver with proven success in solving difficult problems
• Must possess proficient and effective data entry skills

Desired Qualifications

• Proven experience with Oracle applications (ERP and/or Production Advanced Supply Chain and Demand Planning) and E-Business Suite
• Knowledge of Garmin Planning & Manufacturing applications and processes
• Order Management experience
• Garmin Aviation product knowledge
• Understanding of FAA certifications
• Experience with Qlik reporting applications

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits