Manufacturing Planning Analyst (Excel + NetSuite/MRP Experience)

Senior Manufacturing Planning Analyst (Excel + NetSuite/MRP) Job Description TOTB Consult is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Planning Analyst to support a strategic assessment for a global manufacturing client. This engagement will focus on analyzing an existing Excel-based production planning and forecasting workbook, documenting the underlying business logic, and identifying opportunities to align current-state planning capabilities with NetSuite ERP/MRP functionality. This is not a spreadsheet cleanup project. We are looking for someone who can think beyond formulas and understand the manufacturing planning processes, decision logic, and operational workflows embedded within the workbook. The selected consultant will work closely with the Principal Consultant to evaluate the client’s current planning environment and contribute to a future-state planning and automation roadmap. Responsibilities • Analyze a complex Excel workbook used for production planning and forecasting. • Document business rules, formulas, assumptions, workflows, and dependencies embedded within the workbook. • Identify manual activities, operational risks, and single points of failure. • Assess current-state planning capabilities and determine opportunities to leverage NetSuite ERP/MRP functionality. • Assist in mapping planning processes, information flows, and business requirements. • Identify gaps between current-state planning processes and future-state ERP capabilities. • Provide recommendations that support a phased planning transformation roadmap. • Participate in review sessions with the Principal Consultant as needed. Required Qualifications • Advanced Microsoft Excel expertise, including complex formulas, PivotTables, Power Query, and workbook analysis. • Experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, production planning, inventory planning, or demand forecasting. • Experience documenting business processes and translating operational workflows into functional requirements. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent written documentation skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with NetSuite ERP or NetSuite Advanced Manufacturing. • Experience with other ERP/MRP platforms (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Epicor, Infor, etc.). • Experience supporting ERP implementations or digital transformation initiatives. • Familiarity with manufacturing planning concepts such as demand planning, capacity planning, inventory management, supplier planning, and production scheduling. • Experience creating process maps, gap analysis, and transformation roadmaps. Deliverables The selected consultant will support the development of: • Current-State Planning Assessment • Planning Logic Documentation • Business Process Maps • Operational Dependency Assessment • Gap Analysis • ERP/MRP Capability Mapping • Recommendations supporting a future-state planning roadmap We are seeking the best fit for this engagement. Candidates with strong manufacturing planning and ERP experience are encouraged to apply. Compensation will be based on experience and demonstrated expertise.