Network Planning Analyst jobs in Lawrence, MA

About Us

Highland Electric Fleets is a comprehensive turnkey solutions provider that delivers electric school buses (EVSB) to school districts and third-party managed fleet providers (3PMs).

We offer a model involving financing, infrastructure, vehicle deployment, and maintenance in an easily digestible, economic format that enables EVSB acquisition at traditional diesel cost of ownership.

Our mission is to eliminate the barriers to better student health and cleaner air.

We aim to mitigate risk for our customers, increase EVSB market penetration, and deliver positive impacts across a broad spectrum of stakeholders: students, communities, school districts, fleet operators, manufacturers, and utilities.

Reporting to the Manager, Planning Logistics, the Supply Planning Analyst is responsible for leading the supply planning and purchasing activities at Highland.

This person will assist the Manager, Planning & Logistics with converting demand plans into supply plans, developing procurement and inventory management strategies, and driving monthly sales & operations planning activities.

This individual will be responsible for acquiring and maintaining a technical understanding of products purchased. Responsibilities will also include gathering quotations and obtaining equipment and services for electrifying school bus depots. This individual will monitor and report on purchase price variances and supplier performance (on-time delivery and quality).

• Partner with Sales Operations to translate demand plan for buses, chargers, and power distribution equipment into a supply plan.
• Lead in preparing and maintaining the supply plan (monthly) for Executive Sales & Operations Planning process (S&P).
• Perform purchasing activities, right-sizing inventory levels, and managing supplier on-time delivery for Fleet Operations and R&D.
• Prepare purchase orders as needed for assigned categories and suppliers.
• Develop and communicate action plans for resolving delivery issues.
• Assist in the configuration and implementation of ERP system modules for purchasing and supply planning.
• Continuously improve purchasing and planning processes through automation, standard work (procedures), and visual management.
• Assist in developing inventory strategies for bus and charger spare parts, as well as, identifying a logistics partner to hold and transport inventory.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, finance or related discipline

• 1-2 years of experience with buying/planning in a service and/or manufacturing environment.
• Technical knowledge of purchasing, logistics, planning
• ERP systems knowledge and experience
• Data driven approach to problem-solving
• Process improvement mindset with a track record of implementation
• Proficient in data analysis using Microsoft Excel
• Experience working in technology-intensive environments; strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Confident, high energy, self-motivated and a team player
• Ability to operate in a fast paced, innovative, dynamic team
• Proficient in presenting using Google & Microsoft 365 tools
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and execute multiple unrelated tasks and to clearly communicate task status (verbal and written)
• Ability to work with little supervision and thrive in a deadline driven, fast paced environment; proactive, systemic, and detail oriented in addressing challenges; passion for accelerating success and driving change

What You Can Expect from Highland:

· Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus program

· A supportive, highly collaborative, team-oriented environment

· Opportunities to make a difference, be heard, add value, and be recognized

· Growth and development with a leader in this new and exciting industry

· Ability to work with bright, innovative, and forward-thinking colleagues

· Health, Vision, and Dental coverage for employees & their dependents

· Life insurance, public transportation assistance

· Generous Paid Time Off

· 401(k) program and company match

Highland Electric Fleets provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Highland Electric Fleets complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.