Your Impact

Are you an experienced Application Analyst with a passion for planning solutions and enterprise applications? Do you enjoy implementing new technologies and driving continuous improvement after go-live? In this role, you will play a key part in delivering and optimizing a modern planning landscape that supports strategic business decision-making across an international retail organization.

Your Role

As a Senior Application Analyst – Supply Chain Planning, you will support the implementation, management, and continuous improvement of a new enterprise planning landscape. The programme includes several planning capabilities, including:

Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP)
Assortment Planning
Demand Forecasting
Supply Chain Planning

Working closely with implementation partners and the Solution Architect, you will help deliver a best-in-class planning solution. The organization is implementing one of the leading planning platforms, such as Blue Yonder, O9 Solutions, or RELEX.

Following implementation, you will take ownership of the functional management, optimization, and ongoing development of the platform. Acting as the link between Business and IT, you will ensure the solution continues to deliver value through improved planning processes and data-driven decision-making.

What You'll Do

Support the implementation of enterprise planning solutions together with implementation partners and Solution Architects.
Translate business requirements from Planning, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Finance into functional application solutions.
Participate in workshops, solution configuration, testing, data migration, and go-live activities.
Perform impact assessments and recommend process and system improvements.
Own the functional management and optimization of implemented applications.
Analyze incidents and coordinate improvements with internal teams and external partners.
Support software releases, upgrades, and the rollout of new functionality.
Ensure seamless integration with SAP S/4HANA and other enterprise planning and data platforms.
Contribute to the long-term roadmap for planning capabilities and application enhancements.

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent working and thinking level.
Several years of experience as an Application Analyst, Functional Consultant, or a similar role within Supply Chain, Merchandising, or Planning.
Experience implementing and supporting enterprise planning applications.
Knowledge of one or more planning domains, including Merchandise Financial Planning, Assortment Planning, Demand Forecasting, or Supply Chain Planning.
Experience with SAP S/4HANA and integrations in complex enterprise environments.
Experience with or exposure to Blue Yonder, O9 Solutions, or RELEX is highly desirable.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
Experience working in Agile environments and implementation projects.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge Business and IT.

What Makes You Successful

You enjoy building and improving enterprise applications from implementation through ongoing optimization.
You are comfortable balancing project work with application support and continuous improvement.
You stay up to date with developments in planning technology and enterprise applications.
You combine analytical thinking with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.
You take ownership and are committed to delivering high-quality solutions.
You enjoy collaborating with international stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

What's Offered

A key role within a strategic transformation programme.
The opportunity to shape and optimize a modern enterprise planning landscape.
Collaboration with leading planning technology providers and international teams.
Plenty of opportunities for innovation, ownership, and professional growth.
A dynamic international retail environment with modern technologies.
A competitive salary and attractive benefits package.

Senior Application Analyst: Supply Chain Planning