Job Details -Modeler, Pittsburgh, PA

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PURPOSE:
To continuously update and maintain the Manugistics technical model to enhance the decision-support capabilities of the tool. Provide training and technical support to Demand Planners. Serve as the project liaison between Supply Chain teams and Demand Planning.

KEY FUNCTIONS PERFORMED:
Diagnose, correct and test technical problems with the DP model. These technical problems include data, application, reporting or upgrade issues that may occur Working in conjunction with the Demand Planners, assist in the diagnosis and resolution of logic or business rule problems within the DP model itself Work with the Demand Planners to enhance the decision support capabilities of the tool Work with IT to diagnose and correct and test integration and/or data issues that may occur Act as a primary point of contact with Manugistics with respect to technical items and issues concerning the DP application

BUSINESS RESULTS:
A fully functioning demand planning application Maintenance of the demand planning model A continuous improvement program to drive better decision-support functionality Troubleshooting of technical issues with Demand Planning Documentation of changes and upgrades made to the system or model

KNOWLEDGE
Minimum requirement is a relevant Bachelors degree (industrial engineering, system engineering, mathematics or computer science/engineering) MBA or MSc would be ideal

SKILLS
Technical ability to troubleshoot and correct software application issues Knowledge of database design and architecture.
Ability to work with little supervision.
Ability to translate business requirements into model constraints and parameters Good written and verbal communication skills

COMPENTENCIES
Contributing to Team Success
Influencing Others
Aligning Performance for Success
Driving Execution
Coaching Others
Building Partnerships

EXPERIENCE
6 – 8 years work or education in logistics, demand planning/forecasting, supply planning, or supply chain related areas 'Supply Chain modeling and programming experience 'Understanding of the demand planning business drivers, organization structures and key metrics 'Detailed understanding of the objectives of the advanced forecasting and planning functions

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