Planning Systems Manager
Position Summary:
IEM is currently seeking a Planning Systems Manager for our Jacksonville, FL, Fremont, CA, or Vancouver, BC locations, or may be performed remotely within the US and will report into the Director of Planning.
Please note: This position is open to candidates based in or near our Jacksonville, FL, Fremont, CA, or Vancouver, BC offices, as well as remote candidates located within the US.
Key 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
Competencies:
Technical Proficiency: Deep expertise in ERP systems (INFOR/SyteLine strongly preferred) and BI tools, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex data structures, identify root causes of system issues, and develop effective solutions
Communication Skills: Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and translate business requirements to IT partners
Project Management: Capability to manage multiple concurrent IT projects, priorities, and stakeholders effectively
Collaboration: Strong cross-functional partnership skills to work effectively with Supply Chain, Operations, IT, and BI development teams
Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proactively identifies opportunities to improve system capabilities, data quality, and user experience
Qualifications:
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
Compensation actually offered for this role will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Jacksonville, FL Compensation Range: $143,206 – 181,860 USD