Saida Hamza
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Senior level Supply Chain and Demand Planning professional specializing in demand tracking, forecasting, and execution within manufacturing environments. Experienced in owning KPI-driven planning processes, identifying risks to execution, and driving cross-functional alignment across Operations, Finance, Quality, and Supply Chain. Strong background in demand reconciliation, capacity planning, and data-driven decision-making, with advanced Excel expertise and ERP/MRP systems knowledge. Recognized for improving planning visibility, influencing operational decisions, and driving continuous process improvements in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Vixxo
Cowiche, KS
04.2025 - 03.2026
- Lead analytical evaluation of supplier performance, capacity constraints, and cost trends to support operational and financial planning decisions.
- Develop and maintain KPI tracking and reporting for supplier performance, service levels, and cost variances.
- Identify and escalate risks impacting supply continuity, providing mitigation strategies to cross-functional stakeholders.
- Perform spend and variance analysis to support forecasting accuracy and financial alignment.
- Support system data integrity initiatives, improving reliability of planning and operational data.
- Partner with Operations and Finance to enhance reporting visibility and support data-driven decision-making.
Transportation Manager
US Trucking LLC
Overland Park, KS
02.2023 - 04.2025
- Led daily and weekly operational planning across a multi-route transportation network, aligning capacity with demand requirements.
- Owned tracking and reporting of key operational KPIs including utilization, on-time delivery, and service performance.
- Identified execution risks such as capacity gaps and service disruptions, escalating to leadership with mitigation plans.
- Produced structured reports supporting monthly and weekly performance reviews and operational planning.
- Coordinated cross-functional communication between drivers, dispatch, and leadership to ensure execution alignment.
- Improved operational visibility through standardized tracking of performance metrics and planning data.
Demand & Supply Chain Planning Analyst II
Becton Dickinson (BD)
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Supported monthly, quarterly, and annual demand planning processes for large-scale manufacturing operations across thousands of SKUs.
- Performed detailed variance, trend, and root-cause analysis to identify forecast risks and execution gaps.
- Developed and maintained demand tracking reports and performance metrics to support leadership decision-making.
- Partnered with Finance to reconcile demand plans against actuals, ensuring alignment with business and financial targets.
- Identified and escalated risks related to demand variability, supply constraints, and capacity limitations.
- Supported S&OP processes through preparation of consolidated demand plans and performance summaries.
- Improved data accuracy and reporting efficiency through enhanced analytical processes and too
Supply Chain Planner
Plastikon Healthcare LLC
Lawrence, KS
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Led production and capacity planning aligned with monthly, quarterly, and annual demand forecasts within a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Owned tracking of key planning and execution metrics including schedule adherence, service levels, inventory coverage, and shortages.
- Identified and escalated risks to plan execution, including material shortages, capacity constraints, and demand variability.
- Partnered cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, and Finance to align demand, supply, and execution.
- Supported demand reconciliation by analyzing forecast vs. actuals, backorders, and changing demand signals.
- Facilitated planning and production meetings, documenting risks, decisions, and action items to support execution alignment.
- Utilized ERP/MRP systems to manage planned orders, material requirements, and production readiness.
- Monitored execution of production plans and adjusted schedules based on operational constraints and demand changes.
- Developed and improved reporting and tracking processes to enhance visibility into planning performance and risks.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives focused on improving planning accuracy, reducing shortages, and strengthening cross-functional communication.
- Improved reporting accuracy and efficiency through enhanced data analysis and process improvements.
Education
Master of Science -
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS11-2025
Master of Science - Education
University of Oran 2
Oran, Algeria06-2017
Skills
- Demand Planning & Forecasting
- KPI Ownership & Performance Tracking
- Forecast Variance Analysis & Risk Identification
- Demand Reconciliation & Scenario Analysis
- Capacity Planning & Execution Alignment
- Cross-Functional Leadership (Operations, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain)
- Process Improvement & Planning Optimization
- Manufacturing Operations Support
- Manufacturing Operations Support
- Advanced Excel (XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, PivotTables, SUMIFS)
- ERP / MRP Systems
Languages
• English
• Arabic
• French
Timeline
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Vixxo
04.2025 - 03.2026
Transportation Manager
US Trucking LLC
02.2023 - 04.2025
Demand & Supply Chain Planning Analyst II
Becton Dickinson (BD)
06.2022 - 03.2023
Supply Chain Planner
Plastikon Healthcare LLC
02.2020 - 06.2022
Master of Science -
Pittsburg State University
Master of Science - Education
University of Oran 2