Sales and Operations Planning Analyst (German)

Position Overview

We are looking for a S&OP Analyst (German)to join our team in Sofia Bulgaria.

In this position you will support effective S&OP decision-making by transforming planning data into business insights decision scenarios and actionable recommendations.

You will analyze demand supply inventory service and forecast performance to identify risks opportunities and business drivers. Working closely with markets manufacturing sites and functional teams you will challenge assumptions clarify trade-offs and prepare decision-ready recommendations for Demand Review Supply Review Pre-S&OP and Executive S&OP forums.

The focus will be on business interpretation decision support and stakeholder alignment. Ownership of planning systems reporting structures KPI calculations dashboards templates and data governance remains within the S&OP Specialist and BI teams.

This is a business-facing planning role for someone who enjoys connecting data business context and decision-making.

What you will do

• Execute and support the monthly S&OP cycle by providing business insights and decision support.
• Analyze forecast performance forecast bias demand volatility inventory trends capacity constraints and service risks.
• Identify commercial operational portfolio and market drivers behind planning deviations and performance changes.
• Develop scenarios trade-offs risks opportunities and recommendations for Demand Review Supply Review Pre-S&OP and Executive S&OP discussions.
• Translate planning data into clear business narratives and management-ready presentations.
• Challenge assumptions forecast changes and planning inputs through fact-based analysis.
• Facilitate alignment between markets manufacturing sites and functional stakeholders.
• Track agreed actions and ensure decisions are clearly communicated and understood.
• Escalate emerging demand supply inventory or execution risks requiring management attention.
• Support continuous improvement of planning quality forecasting discipline and decision-making effectiveness.

What we require

• Experience in S&OP IBP demand planning supply planning sales operations or supply chain planning roles.
• C1 level of German both written and spoken.
• Strong exposure to business interpretation of planning data and ability to translate data into implications risks and actions.
• Proven ability to analyze forecast versus actuals identify forecast bias volatility demand shifts and recurring planning issues.
• Ability to prepare scenarios trade-offs decision needs and management-ready materials for S&OP forums.
• Understanding of Demand Supply and Executive S&OP mechanics and decision points.
• Confident Excel skills and ability to use S&OP dashboards and reports for business interpretation.
• Strong stakeholder communication skills and confidence to challenge assumptions in a fact-based and constructive manner.

What we offer

• Best opportunities in a globally operating company valuing diversity inclusion sustainability and mutual trust.
• Additional health insurance
• 10226 EUR Food vouchers.
• Public transportation card.
• Multisport/Coolfit card.
• Opportunity for flexibility with a hybrid working model.
• Employee Assistance Program (Mental Health Legal & Financial Counselling)
• Language training opportunity.
• Brand new modern office premises in a class A Business building.
• Employee referral program.
• Fresh fruits in the office.
• Training and mentorship programs.
• Access to over 15000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your development.

Who we are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools banks airports hospitals hotels and many more we enable seamless movement within secure safe and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba you are encouraged to take initiative develop your skills and build your career alongside 16000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.

Work in a place where you matter apply now!