Business Analyst

Req ID: 392356 

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a On-Site Lead Business Analyst (Planning) to join our team in San Diego, California (US-CA), United States (US).

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Lead Enterprise Planning Processes - Facilitate and support end-to-end demand and supply planning processes, ensuring alignment between business forecasts, production capabilities, inventory targets, and customer commitments.
2. Manage MPS (Master Production Scheduling) Activities - Develop, maintain, and optimize Master Production Schedules to balance demand, capacity, inventory levels, and service objectives while ensuring schedule stability.
3. Drive MRP (Material Requirements Planning) Execution - Analyze MRP outputs, identify material shortages and excess inventory risks, and collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure uninterrupted supply.
4. Own Planning Master Data Governance - Manage and maintain planning-related master data including BOMs, routings, lead times, planning parameters, item attributes, calendars, sourcing rules, and inventory policies to ensure data accuracy and planning effectiveness.
5. Business Process Analysis & Continuous Improvement - Gather and document business requirements, perform gap analysis, recommend process improvements, and support implementation of planning system enhancements and optimization initiatives.
6. Stakeholder Collaboration & Reporting - Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Operations, Finance, and IT teams to provide planning insights, KPI reporting, root cause analysis, and support strategic decision-making.

Required Skills/Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise planning and supply chain processes within manufacturing or distribution environments.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience creating, maintaining, and optimizing production schedules in ERP/APS planning systems.
• 4+ years of experience analyzing MRP recommendations, managing supply-demand exceptions, and resolving material shortages.
• 3+ years of experience maintaining BOMs, routings, lead times, planning parameters, item masters, and related planning data.
• 5+ years of experience working with enterprise planning applications and ERP-integrated planning solutions.
• 5+ years of experience gathering requirements, facilitating workshops, documenting functional specifications, and supporting solution delivery.