Sales and Operations Planning Analyst
Ford Motor
Work from Office
Full Time
Min. 5 yearsJob Description
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)
- 5–10+ 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Supply Chain / Operations
- MBA (Operations / Supply Chain) preferred
Experience Level
Senior LevelJob role
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