MHI Talent Solutions | Product Manager, Planning Systems

This pivotal position resides with one of our Talent Solutions client where we have established a strong partnership. You will own the Planning Systems roadmap, enabling advanced capabilities in MFP, demand forecasting, assortment planning and inventory allocation. This includes ensuring seamless integration with upstream and downstream systems such as ERP (NetSuite), Data lake (Snowflake) platforms to deliver accurate, timely, and data-driven planning insights. As the primary owner of planning systems, you will work closely with cross-functional partners across Planning, Merchandising and Data & Analytics to enhance automation, improve data integrity, and strengthen process efficiency. You’ll be responsible for managing incidents, leading post-mortems, and driving long-term solutions to improve platform stability and performance.

Role: Product Manager, Planning Systems

Location: Los Angeles, California

Status: MHI is a successful managed services partner and now assisting with their key direct hire needs 

Key Qualifications/Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Primary System Owner and Administrator for Planning and Allocation platforms, ensuring smooth end-to-end operations.
• Lead the implementation, integration, and enhancement of planning systems — with a strong focus on Oracle Planning platform implementation and maintenance.
• Create and maintain SOP documentation for Planning and Allocation processes.
• Manage the Planning Systems roadmap, ensuring stakeholder needs are prioritized and addressed through structured development efforts.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Planning, Allocation, Finance, Data) to ensure seamless integration between Oracle Planning, ERP, and downstream systems.
• Communicate system issues, risks, and timelines effectively to business partners.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors and system integrators to manage ongoing support, upgrades, and feature roadmaps.
• Conduct post-mortem analyses on system incidents, identifying root causes and recommending improvements.
• Develop and enhance automations, data workflows, and analytics within Planning applications.
• Partner with internal development teams to draft product specifications, business requirements, and user stories using an Agile/Scrum framework.
• Conduct UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and perform functional and regression testing for new features and releases.
• Build and maintain reporting and alerting processes within planning systems.
• Continuously identify opportunities for process optimization and user experience improvement.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Extensive hands-on experience with Planning and Allocation software, preferably Oracle Planning or similar enterprise planning tools.
• Strong understanding of batch integrations in and out of the Planning platform.
• Working knowledge of IPaaS tools such as Boomi, Mulesoft, or Celigo.
• Understanding of SDLC procedures, Agile methodologies, and change management practices.
• Experience managing data integration and mapping projects across systems.
• Background in project management for back-office or planning software is a plus.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience as a Product Manager or Systems Analyst in Planning systems.
• Hands-on experience implementing or managing Oracle Planning platform.
• Proven track record in Systems Implementation, Systems Integration, and Project Management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working with SaaS platforms and supporting business-critical systems

Company Benefits include 100% paid healthcare (medical, dental, vision); Kind Body Fertility Benefits, 401 (k) savings plan with up to 4% match, Unlimited PTO, Employee Discounts, Full Access to LinkedIn learning.

Salary range: $165-180,000