Planning Systems Manager
About The Position
IEM is seeking a Planning Systems Manager to serve as the primary supply chain subject matter expert on ERP system configuration, planning parameters, and data integrity for the planning organization. This role will lead and support IT projects related to supply chain planning, including ERP enhancements, system upgrades, module implementations, and integrations. The manager will partner with the company's BI development team, acting as the planning function's liaison to define requirements, validate outputs, and guide the development of dashboards and reports. Additionally, they will develop, maintain, and improve BI reports and dashboards to support S&OP, demand planning, supply planning, and inventory KPI visibility. The role involves identifying opportunities to automate manual planning processes, ensuring data accuracy and integrity within ERP planning modules, and training planning team members on effective use of ERP and BI tools. The Planning Systems Manager will also document system configurations and user guides, stay current on INFOR/SyteLine capabilities, and perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, or a related field required
- Minimum 5 years of experience in ERP systems administration, supply chain IT, or a planning systems role within a manufacturing environment
- ERP expertise required; INFOR/SyteLine experience highly preferred
- Experience using BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) required; experience as a BI development partner or report developer preferred
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading ERP implementation or enhancement projects
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SQL, or other data querying tools preferred
- Experience working within an S&OP or supply chain planning environment preferred
- ASCM CPIM certification preferred
- Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast-paced, high-growth organization
Nice To Haves
- INFOR/SyteLine experience highly preferred
- experience as a BI development partner or report developer preferred
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SQL, or other data querying tools preferred
- Experience working within an S&OP or supply chain planning environment preferred
- ASCM CPIM certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary supply chain subject matter expert on ERP system configuration, planning parameters, and data integrity for the planning organization
- Lead and support IT projects related to supply chain planning, including ERP enhancements, system upgrades, module implementations, and integrations
- Partner with the company's BI development team as the planning function's liaison to define requirements, validate outputs, and guide the development of dashboards and reports
- Develop, maintain, and improve BI reports and dashboards to support S&OP, demand planning, supply planning, and inventory KPI visibility
- Identify opportunities to automate manual planning processes through system tools, macros, or BI solutions, and drive implementation in partnership with IT
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity within ERP planning modules, investigating and resolving system discrepancies in collaboration with IT and operations teams
- Train and support planning team members on effective use of ERP and BI tools
- Document system configurations, data definitions, and user guides for planning-related tools and processes
- Stay current on INFOR/SyteLine capabilities and roadmap, evaluating and recommending relevant system features to improve planning processes
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Benefits
- medical
- financial
- other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
