S&OP Analyst

The S&OP Analyst will support the overall demand planning, forecasting, and inventory management processes. This role will play a key part in facilitating the monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle, aligning demand and supply plans, and optimizing inventory levels to achieve customer service and cost objectives. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the S&OP Inventory Analyst will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate forecasts, efficient inventory management, and streamlined supply chain processes.

Key Responsibilities

•   Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
•   Facilitate and manage the company-wide S&OP process to align demand and supply plans.
•   Prepare and maintain accurate data, reports, and assumptions to support monthly S&OP cycle.
•   Build analysis for review and decision making for each cycle as needed, include content for exception discussion such as project based sales, unusual demand patterns, vendor delivery issues.
•   Support commercial leadership in developing a consensus demand plan, ensuring transparency and alignment across all stakeholders.
•   Document meeting notes and action items from S&OP discussions, ensuring follow-ups are completed within deadlines.
•   Ensure S&OP cycle timelines are met, deliver clear and actionable outputs for business reviews.
•   Forecasting and Demand Planning
•   Consolidate, validate, and analyze forecast inputs from all sources, creating actionable supply plans.
•   Monitor and analyze forecast variances, providing insights and adjustments as needed.
•   Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Distribution, Production, and Finance) to resolve discrepancies and improve forecast accuracy.
•   Inventory Management
•   Monitor and optimize inventory levels across the distribution network to balance service levels, cost, and business continuity goals.
•   Analyze inventory performance metrics and provide recommendations to meet business objectives.
•   Develop and implement process maps, cycle time analyses, and other tools to enhance inventory velocity and operational efficiency.
•   Analyze intercompany order management, maintain supply-demand alignment.
•   Reporting and Analytics
•   Create and distribute reports to support decision-making in inventory and supply chain management.
•   Provide actionable insights and recommendations for improving inventory control, planning processes, and overall supply chain efficiency.
•   Prepare data-driven presentations for use in cross-functional meetings including S&OP and decision-making forums. Education/Certification/Licenses/Experience

•   Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or a related field (Required).
•   3-5 years of experience in supply chain, inventory management, or S&OP processes (Required).
•   Familiarity with forecasting, demand planning, and inventory control methodologies.
•   APICS or similar certification (Preferred). Skills That Will Make You Successful

•   Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and supply chain software.
•   Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
•   Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
•   Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
•   Strong problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on proactive issue resolution.
•   A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.