Scenario Planning Lead – Personal Systems

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Scenario Planning Lead - Personal Systems
Description
- Job Summary

HP's Personal Systems business is seeking a  Scenario Planning Lead  to join the  Supply Planning Analytics team , focused on enabling agile, data-driven decisions across the global supply chain.

This role is critical in designing and executing scenario models that balance  cost ,  inventory ,  service , and  time  (e.g., lead times, consumption pacing, qualification delays). It will also play a  key role in supporting the factory network by identifying over/under utilization risks, improving resource efficiency, and delivering actionable insights to the global supply planning team .

Key Responsibilities

Scenario Modeling & Trade-off Analysis:
•  Lead development of what-if simulations to assess the impact of component shortages, demand shifts, strategic buys, and supplier transitions.
•  Quantify trade-offs across  cost ,  inventory ,  service , and  timing  to guide both tactical and strategic supply decisions.
Factory Utilization & Resource Efficiency:
•  Build scenarios to monitor and address  factory over- or under-utilization  across HP's global manufacturing footprint.
•  Enable  optimal use of constrained resources
-including capacity, labor, and materials-by aligning supply timing with demand needs.
Time-Sensitive Planning:
•  Incorporate  lead times ,  consumption velocity (FIFO) , and  qualification timelines  into simulation frameworks.
•  Model impacts of delays, early buys, or forecast shifts on inventory health and service delivery.
Inventory & ROI Analysis:
•  Conduct ROI modeling for strategic buys using  cost of capital ,  obsolescence risk , and service alignment.
•  Provide key insights into Assurance of Supply (AOS) planning and financial risk assessments.
Decision Support & Analytics Delivery:
•  Deliver  critical analytics and insights  to the  supply planning team  to support operational execution and executive reviews.
•  Build intuitive tools and dashboards using  Power BI (DAX)  and  Excel (Power Query)  for scalable scenario delivery.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

•  Work closely with Category, Procurement, Finance, and Planning teams to align on scenario assumptions and decision pathways.
•  Present findings in a compelling and actionable format during S&OP and key leadership discussions.
Best Practice Development & Continuous Improvement:
•  Contribute to harmonizing scenario planning processes across HP Personal Systems, Print, and S&G.
•  Continuously improve simulation speed, accuracy, and integration into standard planning workflows.

Required Qualifications
•  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or Analytics.
•   7+ years of experience  in supply planning, scenario modeling, or operations analytics.
•  Strong understanding of supply chain trade-offs across  cost, inventory, service , and  time .
•  Proven experience supporting  factory utilization analysis , resource efficiency, and planning operations.
•  Advanced proficiency in  Power BI (DAX)  and  Excel (Power Query) .
•  Excellent problem-solving, business storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications
•  Experience in the high-tech or PC industry with complex component supply chains (e.g., CPU, memory).
•  Familiarity with inventory KPIs (DIO, aging, excess/obsolescence) and cost-based planning models.
•  Working knowledge of planning systems (SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Anaplan).
•   Knowledge of Monte Carlo simulation  techniques for uncertainty and risk modeling.
•  Certifications such as APICS/CPIM, Six Sigma, or PMP are a plus.

Why HP?
•  Lead high-impact scenario planning within the  Supply Planning Analytics  organization.
•  Influence global supply decisions that improve agility, factory efficiency, and customer service.
•  Collaborate with global teams to deliver actionable insights that guide both operational execution and strategic

Job
- Supply Chain & Operations
Schedule
- Full time
Shift
- First Shift (Mexico)
Travel
- Relocation
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