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.