Manager, Planning Parameters & Analytics

About the role

The Manager, Planning Parameters & Analytics will lead governance and execution of planning parameters for DePuy Synthes, ensuring data integrity and planning effectiveness across the supply chain.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and maintain governance for planning parameters such as lead times, lot sizes, reorder points, and sourcing rules.
• Develop KPI frameworks to measure forecast accuracy, inventory health, service levels, and master data quality.
• Analyze complex datasets and deliver actionable insights to improve supply chain performance.
• Present data‑driven recommendations to leadership and non‑technical audiences.
• Collaborate with Planning Directors on business intelligence tools, dashboards, and reporting solutions.
• Lead master data management initiatives to ensure data accuracy and standardization.
• Partner with IT to support ERP enhancements, data architecture, and system integrations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in supply chain, analytics or related disciplines.
• Expertise in Master Data Management and data governance.
• Solid experience with ERP systems, especially SAP and/or JD Edwards.
• Proven ability to develop and manage planning performance metrics and KPI frameworks.
• Strong capability to translate complex data into business insights.

Required skills

• SQL
• Alteryx
• JavaScript
• Python
• Power BI or Tableau
• SAP
• JD Edwards
• APO, Blue Yonder or OMP planning systems