Sales and Operations Planning Analyst

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Execution

• Manage and optimize end-to-end planning (Demand Supply and inventory)
• Drive monthly S&OP / IBP cycles with cross-functional stakeholders
• Analyse demand variability and align supply plans accordingly
• Ensure inventory optimization while maintaining service levels
• Identify and resolve supply-demand mismatches proactively
• Create exception reports/alerts to enable quick issue identification & resolution

Kinaxis / System Responsibilities

• Work closely with Kinaxis CoE to configure and enhance planning models
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications
• Support scenario planning what-if analysis and simulations in Kinaxis
• Drive continuous improvement in planning parameters alerts and workflows
• Act as a bridge between business users and IT/technical teams

Analytics & Insights

• Develop and track KPIs: forecast accuracy service levels inventory turns etc.
• Provide actionable insights using planning data
• Lead root cause analysis for planning variances

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with demand planning manufacturing procurement and logistics teams
• Facilitate alignment during S&OP meetings
• Train and support end users on Kinaxis processes
• Cross culture collaboration

Domain Expertise (Must Have)

• 510 years in Supply Planning / Demand Planning / S&OP
• Strong understanding of:
  • Capacity planning
  • Inventory management
  • Production planning
• Experience in handling complex supply chains

System Knowledge (Preferred)

• Experience with Kinaxis Maestro/ RapidResponse (preferred)
• Exposure to planning tools like SAP APO / IBP / Oracle ASCP /o9/ BY
• Strong Excel / data analysis skills

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
• Ability to work in a cross-functional global environment
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Good communication & stakeholder management

Education

• Bachelors degree in Engineering / Supply Chain / Operations
• MBA (Operations / Supply Chain) preferred