Planning System Analyst

Planning System Analyst
Description -
Applies developed subject matter knowledge in SAP EBW/IBP and SAP Ariba to provide complex business planning solution within established guidelines and recommends appropriate alternatives. Works on problems of diverse complexity and scope. May act as a team or project leader providing direction to team activities and facilitates information validation and team decision making process. Exercises independent judgment within generally defined policies and practices to identify and select a solution. Ability to handle most unique situations. May seek advice in order to make decisions on complex business issues.
Responsibilities:

• Manages and monitor planning weekly cycle in IBP for PC and Peripheral business to ensure data flow properly and in timely manner.
• Engage with external suppliers for transactional data flow governance.
• Support supplier onboarding to Ariba ( collaboration tool) for forecast, inventory and future delivery
• Acting as liaison between business and IT. Provide clear business requirement documentation and work with IT for system capability development.
• Involve in transformation projects and leading testing efforts for planning domain.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and develops recommendations.
• Independently executes the demand and supply matching activities, connecting planning to execution, and identifying issues and their impact.
• Coordinates or leads regional and global business unit planning teams to maintain and enhance the current business processes.
• Reviews performance metrics on a regular basis, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Contributes to priority projects with complex analyses and assists in developing recommendations.
• Communicates requirements and guidelines to the regional and global business unit planning teams.
• Mentors junior-level staff.

Education and Experience Required:

• First level university degree or equivalent experience; may have advanced university degree. Major in Supply Chain or Information System
• Typically 4-6 years of experience in a supply chain function.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of SAP EBW , IBP ( integrated business planning) and SAP Ariba system ( supplier collaboration portal).
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes (plan, source, make deliver).
• Very strong analytical and data modeling skills.
• Very Strong communication and influencing skills; mastery in English and local language.
• Proven relationship management skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), statistical analysis, and financial modeling.
• Strong project management skills to lead cross-functional teams; recognized as Subject Matter Expert.
• Strong business acumen and technical knowledge within area of responsibility.
• Strong Understanding of HP's overall supply chain strategy.
• Thorough knowledge of inventory analysis.
• Developed leadership skills including team-building and conflict resolution and management.

Job -
Supply Chain & Operations
Schedule -
Full time
Shift -
No shift premium (United States of America)
Travel -
Relocation -
EEO Tagline -
HP Inc. is EEO F/M/Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.