Senior Analyst, Planning Operations

Act as the primary working-level point of contact between Global Supply Planning (GSP) and buy execution , ensuring data readiness, system readiness, and process accountability across planning cycles .

Partner closely with GSP teams to maintain strong alignment throughout the GTM calendar , providing forward-looking visibility of PR to PO readiness, risks, and mitigation actions to enable accurate and timely purchase order execution across seasons.

Key Area of Responsibility

1. Data Governance & Pre-PO Readiness

• Own end-to-end master data validation and pre-checks prior to PO creation in SAP ERP
• Ensure all data entering the system is accurate, complete, and aligned with approved buy plans
• Act as the quality gatekeeper before system processing
• Validate data readiness across both ERP (SAP) and Planning Systems (e.g., HELIX)

1. PR to PO Accountability & Outcome Management

• Own execution-level PR to PO tracking and outcome visibility within assigned scope.
• Identify and quantify impact of missing or delayed conversions based on buy decisions
• Provide forward-looking tracking of upcoming conversion risks, not limited to current execution cycle
• Propose and track mitigation actions for conversion gaps
• Establish clear escalation triggers and reporting framework

1. Buy Summary Status Reporting

Produce and maintain Buyer Summary Status Reports

Provide insights on

• Conversion progress vs. buy plan
• At-risk or missing POs (current + upcoming cycles)
• Data inconsistencies impacting execution
• System readiness across ERP and Planning platforms

Use reporting to drive proactive decision-making with GSP and stakeholders

1. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Serve as the primary working-level point of contact between GSP and execution teams
• Ensure alignment between:
• Buy plan (GSP ownership)
• Data & system readiness (PC ownership)
• System execution (System Ops ownership)
• Partner with GSP teams to monitor readiness across key milestones in the GTM calendar
• Maintain ongoing synchronization with stakeholders on what is happening across seasons and buy cycles, ensuring no disconnect between planning intent and execution readiness
• Support seasonal readiness discussions, proactively surfacing risks and dependencies early

1. Process Control & Risk Identification

Identify process and system readiness risks across planning cycles. Propose and track mitigation actions.

Highlight risks early, including

• Data gaps
• System readiness limitations
• Conversion bottlenecks

Ensure adherence to standardized PR to PO governance model

1. Seasonal & System Readiness Planning

• Support planning and monitor end-to-end system readiness
• Monitor and plan end-to-end readiness across seasonal buy cycles, beyond single PR to PO execution rounds
• Partner with GSP to track readiness across GTM calendar phases, ensuring alignment from planning through execution
• Assess readiness across:
• Data completeness
• System availability (SAP ERP, HELIX and related platforms)
• Process alignment between planning and execution teams
• Provide early visibility of risks and constraints impacting current and upcoming GTM milestones
• Drive proactive alignment with stakeholders to ensure smooth downstream execution and avoid last-minute disruptions

Qualifications

Technical & Systems Skills

• Strong experience in SAP ERP and planning systems (e.g., HELIX)
• Ability to navigate cross-system dependencies between planning tools and execution platforms
• Familiarity with system readiness, data flow validation, and upstream/downstream impact assessment

Core Competencies

• Strong ability to stay aligned with business cadence (GTM calendar) and translate planning signals into execution readiness actions
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy mindset
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Strong stakeholder management across global teams
• Ability to challenge and influence with structured logic (goal–insight–action)

Experience

• Experience in supply planning, operations, or data-driven roles
• Prior exposure to PR to PO or similar execution processes preferred

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