Business Systems Analyst – Master Planner

Candidate Description

Marked by strategic supply-chain leadership and deep ERP expertise, this professional brings over 15 years of experience driving operational excellence across the retail, FMCG, and manufacturing sectors. Adept in major ERP systems, they combine master-scheduling prowess with rigorous inventory-management skills to optimise end-to-end supply-chain performance. Their background spans consumer goods brands, leading retailers, and premium appliance manufacturers.

Their technical acumen is demonstrated through successful implementations of ERP systems, national rollouts, and data-driven reporting solutions leveraging SQL and Power BI. They have orchestrated ERP migrations, configured complex MRP parameters, and built exception-based dashboards that empower rapid, fact-based decision-making. Key achievements include cutting stock-on-hand variance from AUD 300 k to under AUD 5 k and delivering an ERP go-live ahead of schedule and under budget while reducing write-offs by 70 %.

Combining hands-on systems expertise with cross-functional leadership, they excel at bridging planning, warehousing, finance, and external consultants to resolve high-pressure production issues and embed continuous-improvement mindsets. Their history of mentoring teams, steering organisational change, and aligning technology with strategic objectives underscores their value as a transformative operations leader poised to deliver sustained efficiency and growth for forward-thinking organisations.