Planning Technologist

Position Summary The technology partner to the supply chain team. Makes the planning systems work the way supply chain needs them to and builds the forecasting and analytics that let the team plan better. This position will report to the VP of Technology, and work with the supply chain leadership for day-to-day priorities. Works in close partnership with the senior data analyst. Deacom MRP, purchasing, inventory and forecasting modules; planning reports and exception queues; the planning and forecasting analytics built on top of them. Primary Responsibilities Work with the supply chain team to confirm planning parameters are set correctly: lead times, order days, safety days, QC lead, min and max levels, reorder logic. Supply chain owns the values; this role makes sure the system carries them accurately and flags where they look wrongPartner with the senior data analyst to build improved forecasting and analytics models that help supply chain operate more efficientlyTranslate supply chain requirements into Deacom configuration, reports and exception viewsMonitor the data feeding MRP and surface gaps to the supply chain team before they turn into shortagesSupport the planning and purchasing centers of excellence as their systems and analytics partnerMaintain BOM and routing accuracy standards jointly with operations and R&DModel the planning impact of network changes, including the Richfield to West Bend transitionCross training with at least one other person on the team, so no system has a single keeperAvailability for occasional after-hour work during releases and plant events, under a rotation still to be definedTravel between Iron Ridge, Main Street, Hartford, Richfield and eventually West Bend as the role requires Skills And Qualifications Experience in planning technologies, supply chain planning, or related planning functionsStrong ERP systems expertise with deep functional knowledge and business process understandingBackground in supply chain, planning, or business analysis with close partnership to planning teamsProficiency with reporting and analytics tools, including Power BIExperience with forecasting, demand planning, and planning models preferredAbility to analyze data and translate insights into actionable business recommendationsHighly collaborative approach with a proven ability to work effectively across cross-functional teamsStrong stakeholder management skills with a focus on enabling and partnering with supply chain teamsDemonstrated success driving outcomes through influence, teamwork, and cross-functional engagement rather than independent execution alone