Senior Systems Analyst – Integrated Planning

Who We Are:
At Brooks, we believe a run can change a day, a life, the world. Everyone who works here is a key part of our obsession to make the best running gear on the planet. We want our business — which also happens to be our passion — to be a place where everyone feels welcome and comfortable being themselves. Our company culture defines us, bonds us together, and drives our success. We live this culture daily through our brand values: Runner First, Word is Bond, Champion Heart, There is no “I” in Run, and Keep Moving. This means we always solve for the runner, do what we say we will, give it our all, are generous with our humanity, and find a way to keep moving every day, because joy is kinetic. 
Are you ready to help create something extraordinary?
Your Job:
As a Senior Systems Analyst for Integrated Planning, you will play a pivotal role in implementing a new Integrated Planning platform. You will be a Subject Matter Expert with mastery of supply chain processes and concepts including demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory management, production planning, and distribution logistics. You understand the integration of demand planning activities with other supply chain functions to ensure alignment and synchronization. You will leverage your expertise in Integrated Planning function and support the demand and supply planning teams with using the Kinaxis RapidResponse platform for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and production planning. You will work with the Integrations & Enterprise architects and other SMEs to ensure that all required planning input data is mapped and integrated according to Brooks Integration guidelines and best practices – including product, customer orders, inventory, demand trends, sell through, etc. to develop accurate demand forecasts and optimize inventory levels across the supply chain. You will collaborate with demand and supply planning, sales, operations, procurement, and IT teams to ensure the system is generating demand forecasts with expected accuracy and supply plans are aligned with demand forecasts and business objectives. You will support the planning teams in conducting scenario analysis and what-if simulations using the Kinaxis scenario planning capabilities to assess the impact of various supply chain disruptions, demand fluctuations, and market changes. You will provide decision support to business and IT leadership and key stakeholders by presenting insights, recommendations, and alternative scenarios derived from these simulations and analyses.

Responsibilities:

• System Configuration and Maintenance –
• Configure and maintain the Kinaxis RapidResponse system to support various planning processes, including demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimization, and capacity planning
• Configure data models, workflows, dashboards, and reports to meet specific business requirements and user needs
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy within the Kinaxis system by implementing data validation checks and error handling mechanisms
• Data Management and Integration –
• Manage data integration processes between the Kinaxis RapidResponse platform and other enterprise systems, such as ERP, PLM, and BI systems as well as external market signals
• Ensure seamless data flow and synchronization between Kinaxis and external data sources to support real-time planning and decision-making
• Data Analysis –
• Analyze datasets using statistical methods and data analysis techniques to perform regression analysis, hypothesis testing, draw meaningful conclusions, and provide actionable insights, ensuring data quality and consistency
• Process Optimization and Improvement –
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization within integrated planning processes
• Analyze existing workflows, identify bottlenecks, and propose enhancements to streamline planning activities, improve efficiency, and reduce cycle times
• Implement best practices and industry standards for integrated planning using the Kinaxis platform
• Cross-Functional Collaboration –
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Supply Chain Procurement & Operations, Sales, Finance, and IT to gather requirements, define system configurations, and ensure alignment of planning processes with organizational goals
• Serve as a subject matter expert on the Kinaxis platform, providing guidance, training, and support to end users across different functional areas
• Risk Management and Mitigation –
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address potential disruptions and ensure business continuity within the planning process
• Identify supply chain risks and vulnerabilities using Kinaxis’s analytics and visualization capabilities
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