Senior ERP Planning & MRP Analyst

ANA • $80K — $93K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years in production planning, material planning, MRP, ERP, or a similar manufacturing role
  • Experienced with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, especially in implementation or optimization
  • Strong grasp of MRP processes and inventory management principles
  • Proven track record in setting and maintaining planning parameters like lead times and safety stock
  • Hands-on experience in data migration, testing, and go-live support
  • Excellent analytical skills with a root-cause problem-solving approach
  • Effective communicator across multiple departments and stakeholders
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, business, or related field preferred; practical experience accepted
  • APICS CPIM or CSCP certification and advanced skills in Power BI or Excel are advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the functional lead for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central in Planning and MRP
  • Lead the planning workstream for the implementation and optimization of Business Central
  • Define and implement planning processes for various demand types such as Build-to-Stock and Engineer-to-Order
  • Configure MRP parameters to optimize inventory management and production execution
  • Translate sales orders and forecasts into actionable material and production plans
  • Analyze and resolve issues related to material shortages and excess inventory
  • Ensure accuracy of critical master data essential for effective planning
  • Support migration and testing processes to facilitate system integration
  • Enhance coordination between Sales, Planning, Purchasing, and Production teams
  • Develop KPIs and dashboards for improved visibility and decision-making

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • 401k with company contribution
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee appreciation programs
Full Job Description
ANA is headquartered in Henderson, Nevada, with locations in Cypress, California, and Spartanburg, South Carolina. ANA is growing and scaling, and we are seeking a Senior ERP Planning and MRP Analyst to join our growing team in a fully onsite position in Henderson, Nevada.

As the Senior ERP Planning and MRP Analyst, you will serve as ANA's senior functional Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central lead for production and material planning. You will ensure Business Central effectively supports MRP, inventory, purchasing, and production execution while playing a key role in implementation, stabilization, and continuous improvement from an Operations and Planning perspective.

This position is fully onsite, and the work schedule is weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning.

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Act as the functional Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central lead for Planning and MRP.
  • Lead the Planning workstream during the implementation, rollout, and ongoing optimization of Business Central.
  • Define, standardize, and implement planning processes for Build-to-Stock (BTS), Build-to-Order (BTO), and Engineer-to-Order (ETO) demand.
  • Configure and optimize MRP parameters, including lead times, safety stock, reorder policies, lot sizes, order modifiers, and planning horizons.
  • Translate customer demand, sales orders, and forecasts into executable material and production plans.
  • Analyze and resolve material shortages, excess and obsolete inventory risks, planning messages, and MRP exceptions.
  • Ensure planning-critical master data is complete and accurate, including bills of material, routings, lead times, inventory parameters, item settings, and planning policies.
  • Support data migration, system configuration, integration testing, user acceptance testing, cutover, go-live, and post-go-live stabilization.
  • Strengthen the end-to-end process connection between Sales and Demand, Planning, Purchasing, Inventory, and Production.
  • Develop and maintain planning KPIs, exception reports, dashboards, and controls that improve visibility and decision-making.
  • Train planners and operational users on Business Central functionality and standardized planning processes.
  • Document planning procedures, system settings, governance, and role responsibilities to support sustainable adoption.
  • Partner closely with Planning, Purchasing, Operations, Engineering, Finance, IT, and the external Business Central implementation partner.
  • Drive continuous improvement of ERP-supported planning processes and system capabilities after go-live.

  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of experience in production planning, material planning, MRP, ERP, or a related manufacturing role.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, ideally including implementation, rollout, or major optimization experience.
  • Deep understanding of MRP logic, inventory management, bills of material, routings, production orders, purchasing, capacity inputs, and master data governance.
  • Demonstrated experience configuring and maintaining planning parameters such as reorder policies, safety stock, lead times, lot sizes, and planning horizons.
  • Experience supporting data migration, testing, user acceptance testing, cutover, training, and go-live stabilization.
  • Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to convert system exceptions and operational data into practical corrective actions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across Planning, Purchasing, Operations, Engineering, Finance, IT, and external implementation partners.
  • Ability to work independently as a hands-on functional lead while leading cross-functional process decisions and user adoption.
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, business, information systems, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
  • APICS CPIM or CSCP certification and experience with Power BI or advanced Excel reporting are preferred.


ANA's Core Values:

  • Root Cause Problem Solving
  • Be Creative with Solutions
  • Build open and honest relationships
  • Build a positive team and family spirit
  • Be inclusive
  • Look for better ways
  • Be humble
  • Urgency


Benefits & Perks:

  • Competitive pay
  • 401k with company contribution
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Accident Insurance
  • Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Appreciation Programs


$80,000 - $93,000 a year

The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $93,000 per year, which serves as a guide for pay decisions. Final compensation will be determined by a of factors, such as the candidate's qualifications, experience, and skills, as well as pay equity considerations.

You must be based in the United States and authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Please be advised that ANA does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

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