Position Summary
The Commercial Operations Analyst plays a pivotal role in aligning enterprise-wide commercial planning with operational execution. This role is responsible for leading initiatives across facility loading pricing governance long-term industry forecasting capacity planning and performance-to-plan reporting. The ideal candidate will drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure agile decision-making and margin optimization across business segments.
Key Responsibilities
Standard Work Reporting & Performance Metrics
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Drive process improvement and standard work across commercial activities.
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Monitor and report on plan vs. forecast variances shipment performance and margin impact across product groups and facilities.
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Deliver executive-level insights through Power BI dashboards and structured reporting frameworks.
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Track and analyze KPIs such as capacity utilization pricing consistency and forecast accuracy.
Sales Pipeline Facility Loading & Capacity Planning
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Participate in facility-level production planning and load balancing across multiple sites ensuring optimal utilization and responsiveness to demand shifts.
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Consolidate demand signals and integrate capacity data to support agile enterprise-level decisions.
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Communicate reporting to address open capacity or load imbalances.
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Coordinate with S&OP teams to unify planning cadence and data systems.
Pricing Approval & Governance
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Align spot and contract pricing policies with capacity needs volume shifts and margin protection strategies.
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Assist with the pricing approval process for contracts including preparation of Pricing Council materials.
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Collaborate with FP&A Credit Logistics and Commercial Operations to secure cross-functional approvals.
Forecasting & Industry Analysis
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Develop and refine long-term forecasts by industry segment using internal and external data sources.
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Support monthly and quarterly demand planning cycles including RFQ capacity reviews and OEM firm forecast alignment.
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Maintain and enhance forecasting models and tools (e.g. Demand Planner Tableau Excel).
Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in business economics supply chain or related field; MBA preferred.
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5 years of experience in commercial operations pricing strategy or capacity planning.
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Strong analytical skills and proficiency in forecasting tools and BI platforms.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Position Summary The Commercial Operations Analyst plays a pivotal role in aligning enterprise-wide commercial planning with operational execution. This role is responsible for leading initiatives across facility loading pricing governance long-term industry forecasting capacity planning and perform...
Position Summary
The Commercial Operations Analyst plays a pivotal role in aligning enterprise-wide commercial planning with operational execution. This role is responsible for leading initiatives across facility loading pricing governance long-term industry forecasting capacity planning and performance-to-plan reporting. The ideal candidate will drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure agile decision-making and margin optimization across business segments.
Key Responsibilities
Standard Work Reporting & Performance Metrics
-
Drive process improvement and standard work across commercial activities.
-
Monitor and report on plan vs. forecast variances shipment performance and margin impact across product groups and facilities.
-
Deliver executive-level insights through Power BI dashboards and structured reporting frameworks.
-
Track and analyze KPIs such as capacity utilization pricing consistency and forecast accuracy.
Sales Pipeline Facility Loading & Capacity Planning
-
Participate in facility-level production planning and load balancing across multiple sites ensuring optimal utilization and responsiveness to demand shifts.
-
Consolidate demand signals and integrate capacity data to support agile enterprise-level decisions.
-
Communicate reporting to address open capacity or load imbalances.
-
Coordinate with S&OP teams to unify planning cadence and data systems.
Pricing Approval & Governance
-
Align spot and contract pricing policies with capacity needs volume shifts and margin protection strategies.
-
Assist with the pricing approval process for contracts including preparation of Pricing Council materials.
-
Collaborate with FP&A Credit Logistics and Commercial Operations to secure cross-functional approvals.
Forecasting & Industry Analysis
-
Develop and refine long-term forecasts by industry segment using internal and external data sources.
-
Support monthly and quarterly demand planning cycles including RFQ capacity reviews and OEM firm forecast alignment.
-
Maintain and enhance forecasting models and tools (e.g. Demand Planner Tableau Excel).
Qualifications
-
Bachelors degree in business economics supply chain or related field; MBA preferred.
-
5 years of experience in commercial operations pricing strategy or capacity planning.
-
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in forecasting tools and BI platforms.
-
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
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