IT Supply Chain Planning Analyst

Overview

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What you will do: A Supply Chain Planning IT Analyst supports the planning and optimization of supply chain operations and processes using IT systems and tools. This role involves data analysis, system maintenance, and collaboration with various departments to ensure efficient and effective supply chain planning. Deep knowledge and experience of Demand Planning and Supply Planning are the key requirements.

• Data Analysis:
  Collect and analyze data related to supply chain planning (DP / SP) to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• System Support:
  Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting supply chain planning IT systems, ensuring they function correctly and efficiently. Experience related to O9 Solutions, Anaplan and Logility is required.
• Reporting:
  Generate regular reports on supply chain planning metrics and present findings to management. Also to manage the build and support related KPIs.
• Supply Chain Planning:
  Support demand planning and components (stat forecast, collaborative/consensus forecasting and advanced forecasting), supply planning (network optimization, master scheduling, operational planning, inventory optimization, etc.), development and implementation of requirements from the supply chain planning team. Understanding of SIOP, SO&P, and IBP processes is required.
• Process Improvement:
  Collaborate with supply chain and IT teams to develop and implement process improvement initiatives. Work with the supply chain team and cross-functional IT teams (ERP / Analytics) to provide required support.
• Project Support:
  Assist in the execution of supply chain planning projects, including system upgrades, integrations and process improvements.
• Training:
  Provide training and support to supply chain staff on planning IT systems and tools.

• Drive a strategic and tactical roadmap for the alignment of business operations and supply chain planning tool functionalities across different regions.
• Work with vendors, consultants, and internal teams to understand and analyze the functional and technical needs of the business and develop solutions compliant with IT General Controls and SOX regulations, as well as standards of the tool used for supply chain planning.
• Be responsible for the functional architecture of supply planning chain tools and all associated interfaces including business processes, process re-engineering, and process improvement across regions.
• Provide direction to the supply chain build/support teams on design, definition, and execution of related business processes and workflows that accompany solutions.
• Drive the functional “vision” and functional design specifications of assigned projects.
• Review and provide feedback on Statements of Work (SoWs) submitted by vendors for supply chain systems and related projects.
• Review and approve SIT/UAT plans and results to ensure the solution footprint is consistent with the overall functional architecture.
• Develop deep subject matter knowledge about the supply chain planning systems, environment, and company culture to deliver solutions across platform operations, maintenance, upgrades and optimization.
• Identify opportunities to replace home-grown systems with standard COTS solutions; maximize standard functionality before exploring customizations.
• Provide work effort and cost estimates for projects related to supply planning systems. Stay current with supply chain system offerings and automotive industry requirements.
• Interface effectively with Senior Leaders, briefing solution architecture concepts and details in a clear manner.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Information Technology, Business Administration with IT/Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills, proficiency in supply chain planning IT systems (e.g., O9 Solutions / Anaplan), understanding of integration between ERP and supply chain planning IT systems.
• 5 – 8 years of experience in supply chain planning tools like O9 Solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build consensus among stakeholders.
• Ability to think…