Global Planning Master Data Senior Analyst

Job Description Position Summary The Planning Master Data Senior Analyst is responsible for the governance, accuracy, standardization, and continuous improvement of planning master data and planning parameters across the global manufacturing and distribution network. The position serves as a subject matter expert for planning parameters that drive MRP, production planning, material planning, capacity planning, inventory, and supply planning. The role partners closely with Global and Regional Planning, Global and Regional Materials Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, NPDI, Engineering, Finance, and IT to establish global standards, improve data quality, and ensure that planning systems generate reliable and actionable supply plans. The Senior Analyst will lead initiatives to identify, analyze, and correct master data and parameter issues that impact material availability, inventory, lead times, production schedules, planning stability, and customer delivery performance. Key Responsibilities 1. Global Planning Parameter Governance * Define and maintain global standards for planning parameters across plants, products, and planning environments. * Govern parameters including: * Planning lead times * Safety stocks * Reorder points / Min-Max * Lot sizes, MOQ and order multiples * Planning time fences * Demand and supply planning settings * Make/Buy indicators * MRP planning policies * Sourcing and replenishment parameters * Supplier lead times * Manufacturing lead times * Capacity and scheduling parameters * Planning BOM and routing-related parameters * Establish parameter ownership, approval processes, review frequency, and escalation mechanisms. 2. Master Data Quality & Analytics * Monitor planning master data quality and identify parameter inconsistencies, missing data, and abnormal values. * Develop data-quality dashboards, reports, and exception-management processes. * Analyze the impact of master data on shortages, inventory, schedule adherence, and supply performance. * Establish thresholds and automated checks for critical planning parameters. 3. Global Standardization * Develop and deploy global planning parameter standards across all regions: AMER, EMEA, China, India, Asia and manufacturing locations. * Identify differences between plants and determine opportunities for standardization. * Support harmonization of planning processes and parameters during new plant/product implementations. * Document global standards, business rules, and operating procedures. 4. Planning System & Digital Transformation * Act as the Planning Master Data SME for ERP, APS, and planning-system implementations and enhancements. * Translate business planning requirements into system and master-data requirements. * Support implementation and optimization of planning tools such as ERP/MRP and advanced planning systems. * Participate in testing, data migration, validation, and deployment activities. * Identify opportunities for automation and AI-enabled m