S\u0026OP Analyst

Company: ISCO Industries
Location: Louisville
Posted on: February 5, 2025

Job Description:

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.

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