Senior ERP Planning & MRP Analyst
Core
Senior functional lead for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, driving production and material planning, MRP, inventory, and purchasing optimization for a manufacturing firm.
Role type
Senior IC ERP Planning & MRP Analyst
Builds
Production and material plans, optimized MRP parameters, and planning processes for Build-to-Stock, Build-to-Order, and Engineer-to-Order demand.
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain Planning
Required skills
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, MRP logic, inventory management, bills of material, routings, production orders, purchasing, capacity inputs, master data governance, data migration, UAT, go-live stabilization, analytical problem-solving, cross-functional communication
Preferred skills
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification, Power BI, advanced Excel reporting
Technologies
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI, Excel
Responsibilities
Lead the Planning workstream during Business Central implementation, rollout, and optimization; Define and standardize planning processes for BTS, BTO, and ETO; Configure and optimize MRP parameters (lead times, safety stock, reorder policies, lot sizes); Translate customer demand and forecasts into executable material and production plans; Analyze and resolve material shortages, excess inventory risks, and MRP exceptions; Ensure planning-critical master data accuracy; Support data migration, testing, cutover, and post-go-live stabilization; Develop planning KPIs, exception reports, and dashboards; Train planners and operational users on Business Central functionality; Document planning procedures and governance; Partner with Planning, Purchasing, Operations, Engineering, Finance, IT, and external implementation partners; Drive continuous improvement of ERP-supported planning processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
