On-Site Lead Business Analyst; Planning

Position: On-Site Lead Business Analyst (Planning)
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We are currently seeking a On-Site Lead Business Analyst (Planning) to join our team in San Diego, California (US-CA), United States (US).

Roles & Responsibilities Lead Enterprise Planning Processes
- Facilitate and support end-to-end demand and supply planning processes, ensuring alignment between business forecasts, production capabilities, inventory targets, and customer commitments.

Manage MPS (Master Production Scheduling) Activities
- Develop, maintain, and optimize Master Production Schedules to balance demand, capacity, inventory levels, and service objectives while ensuring schedule stability.

Drive MRP (Material Requirements Planning) Execution
- Analyze MRP outputs, identify material shortages and excess inventory risks, and collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure uninterrupted supply.

Own Planning Master Data Governance
- Manage and maintain planning-related master data including BOMs, routings, lead times, planning parameters, item attributes, calendars, sourcing rules, and inventory policies to ensure data accuracy and planning effectiveness.

Business Process Analysis & Continuous Improvement
- Gather and document business requirements, perform gap analysis, recommend process improvements, and support implementation of planning system enhancements and optimization initiatives.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Reporting
- Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Operations, Finance, and IT teams to provide planning insights, KPI reporting, root cause analysis, and support strategic decision-making.

Required Skills/Qualifications & Experience5+ years of experience supporting enterprise planning and supply chain processes within manufacturing or distribution environments.
4+ years of hands-on experience creating, maintaining, and optimizing production schedules in ERP/APS planning systems.
4+ years of experience analyzing MRP recommendations, managing supply-demand exceptions, and resolving material shortages.
3+ years of experience maintaining BOMs, routings, lead times, planning parameters, item masters, and related planning data.
5+ years of experience working with enterprise planning applications and ERP-integrated planning solutions.
5+ years of experience gathering requirements, facilitating workshops, documenting functional specifications, and supporting solution delivery.

Preferred Qualifications Strong understanding of production planning, procurement, inventory management, capacity planning, and order fulfillment processes.

Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional business and technical teams across global organizations.

Experience supporting planning transformations, ERP implementations, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field.

SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification or other SAFe/Agile certification.

Working knowledge of an ERP platform such as Infor LN/Baan, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar ERP systems.

Experience working with global supply chain organizations and cross-functional teams.

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.

-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is $96,142 - $120,615 per year. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on…