Predictive Planning & Inventory Analyst

The Predictive Planning & Inventory Analyst coordinates material purchasing, demand forecasting and inventory control to optimize supply chain operations across key product lines. This role collaborates cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Engineering, Project Management and Procurement to align S&OP cycles, mitigate inventory risks, and maintain accurate inventory turns. A key driver of modern operational efficiency, the Analyst actively leverages Artificial Intelligence, machine learning algorithms, and predictive analytics to refine demand forecasting, optimize stock levels, and automate workflows. Material Purchasing & Procurement Planning • Analyze delivery certainty of larger projects. • Evaluate inventory availability for non-standard requirements while optimizing availability for standard skews. • Adjust material order requirements based on the delta between production forecasts and backlog. • Monitor, identify, and correct system discrepancies to maintain ordering accuracy. • Verify material requirements for project transfers from other Canam manufacturing plants. Demand Planning, Forecasting & S&OP Alignment • Lead the demand planning cycle across product categories (including Hot Rolled Angles, bridging, Channels, Cold Formed angles, and Deck coils), maintaining rolling forecasts, trend analysis, and seasonality tracking. • Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Engineering, and Project Management to validate demand assumptions and resolve forecast gaps. • Update, present, and align S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) files, track material rolling dates, and submit the Monthly Material Requirement Overview to Corporate. Inventory Control & Operational Projects • Monitor on-hand, in-transit, and on-order materials daily; flag supply chain risks and potential stockouts or overstock events. • Own inventory accuracy and maintain target inventory turns through established control procedures, cycle counts, reconciliations, and root cause analyses. • Support facility operational improvement initiatives. Data Analysis, AI & Process Automation • Maintain, update, and publish key KPI reports and dashboards from internal systems to provide visibility into replenishment, backorders, and supplier performance • Maintain and update critical decision-making tools used for cost tracking, inventory visibility, and material planning • Partner on process improvement initiatives to automate routine administrative tools and streamline purchasing workflows. • Design, test, and implement machine learning algorithms and predictive models to optimize inventory levels and forecast demand. Continuous Improvement & Individual Accountability • Proactively identify operational bottlenecks, investigate inventory discrepancies, and execute corrective action plans. • Deliver high execution standards across all analytical, forecasting, reporting, and material planning tasks independently.