Supply Chain Planning IT Analyst (Project Management)

What you will do:

A Supply Chain Planning IT Analyst supports the planning and optimization of supply chain operations & processes using IT systems and tools. This role involves data analysis, system maintenance, and collaboration with various departments to ensure efficient and effective supply chain planning. Deep knowledge & experience of Demand Planning & Supply Planning are the key requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis: Collect and analyze data related to supply chain planning (DP / SP) to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• System Support: Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting supply chain planning IT systems, ensuring they function correctly and efficiently. Experience related to O9 Solutions, Anaplan and Logility is required.
• Reporting: Generate regular reports on supply chain planning metrics and present findings to management. Also to manage the build and support related KPIs.
• Supply Chain Planning: Support demand planning and components (stat forecast, collaborative / consensus forecasting and advance forecasting), supply planning (network optimization, master scheduling, operational planning, inventory optimization etc.), development and implementation of requirements from supply chain planning team. Understanding of SIOP, SO&P, and IBP processes is required.
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with supply chain and IT teams to develop and implement process improvement initiatives. Work with Supply Chain team and cross functional IT team (ERP / Analytics etc.) to provide required support.
• Project Support: Assist in the execution of supply chain planning projects, including system upgrades, integrations and process improvements.
• Training: Provide training and support to supply chain staff on planning IT systems and tools.

 

How you will do it:

• Drive a strategic and tactical roadmap for the alignment of business operations and supply chain planning tool's functionalities, across different region.
• Work with vendors, consultants, and internal teams to understand and analyze the functional and technical needs of the business and develop solutions compliant with IT General Controls and SOX regulations to meet those needs, as well as standards of the tool used for supply chain planning.
• Responsible and accountable for the functional architecture of supply planning chain tools and all associated interfaces including business processes, process re-engineering, and process improvement, across different region
• Provide direction to the supply chain build / support teams on the design, definition, and execution of related business process, workflows that accompany solutions.
• Drive the functional “vision” and functional design specifications of assigned projects
• Review and provide feedback on SoW's submitted by vendors for supply chain associated systems and related projects.
• Review and approve assigned projects' SIT/UAT plans, and results, to ensure solution footprint is consistent with the overall functional architecture
• Develop deep subject matter knowledge about the supply chain planning associate systems, environment, and company culture, and use that knowledge to identify and deliver solutions across platform operations, maintenance, upgrades and optimization
• Identify opportunities to replace home-grown systems with standard COTS solutions; maximize use of standard functionality before exploring customizations
• Provide work effort and cost estimates of projects related to supply planning associated system as requested.  Stay current with supply chain associated system's solution offerings, and automotive industry's business requirements
• Interface effectively with Senior Leaders, briefing solution architecture concepts and details in a clear manner.

What we look for:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Information Technology, Business Administration in supply chain with IT / Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills, proficiency in supply chain planning IT systems (e.g., O9 Solutions / Anaplan), understanding of integration between ERP and supply chain planning IT systems
•  5 – 8 Years of experience in supply chain planning tool like O9 Solutions
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and building consensus among stakeholders.
• Ability to think “Big” and challenge the conventional practice / wisdom.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools and techniques.

Preferred:

• Certification for SCP / APICS is an added advantage.
• Anaplan is highly preferred and added advantage.

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What you get:

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we're not just making batteries; we're shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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