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'Job Title: Spend Planning Analyst (Supply Chain / Procurement) Job Summary We are looking for a detail-oriented Spend Planning Analyst to support financial planning for procurement activities by allocating budgets for upcoming Purchase Orders (POs). This role is responsible for analyzing demand data extracted from Kinaxis RapidResponse, forecasting upcoming procurement spend, and ensuring the required funds are allocated to the appropriate sites or cost centers before PO creation. The analyst will work closely with supply planning, procurement, finance, and operations teams, providing financial visibility and answering queries from the PO creation team to ensure smooth procurement execution. Key Responsibilities Spend Planning & Budget Allocation Analyze demand signals from Kinaxis RapidResponse to estimate upcoming procurement requirements. Allocate procurement budgets and funds to different sites, programs, or cost centers based on projected demand. Maintain visibility into planned vs. available spend to ensure sufficient funding for upcoming Purchase Orders. Monitor budget utilization and identify potential funding gaps or overspend risks. Demand & Financial Analysis Translate supply chain demand data into spend forecasts and procurement budgets. Maintain spend planning models using Google Sheets or Excel. Analyze historical procurement trends to improve spend forecasting accuracy. Ensure alignment between demand planning, procurement schedules, and financial budgets. Cross-Functional Coordination Collaborate with supply planning, procurement, sourcing, and finance teams to validate funding needs. Provide guidance and clarification to the PO creation team regarding available budgets and spend allocations. Coordinate with stakeholders when additional funds, reallocations, or budget adjustments are required. Stakeholder Support Respond to questions and requests from PO creation and procurement teams related to funding availability. Communicate spend allocation decisions and updates to relevant stakeholders. Support leadership with insights into procurement spend planning and funding utilization. Reporting & Process Improvement Develop reports and dashboards to track planned spend, allocated funds, and actual procurement spend. Monitor metrics such as budget utilization, forecast accuracy, and spend allocation efficiency. Identify opportunities to improve spend planning processes and automation. Minimum 2 year(s) of experience is required
