S&OP Analyst II

Dometic Corporation•Elkhart, IN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The S&OP Analyst will require a S&OP leader who is able to facilitate and drive results in a fast paced and demanding growth environment. This role will continue to implement and improve Sales and Operations Planning process to improve customer satisfaction and profitability. This position is responsible for Forecasting, Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, and S&OP monthly cycle. This position requires a self-starter with a strong desire to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

Experience with multiple ERP's and external planning software.
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team
Able to communicate effectively with senior management, peers, and colleagues cross-functionally.
Proactive and self-motivated with a commitment to continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

Plex ERP and Supply Chain Planner experience a plus.
APICS / ASCM CPIM Certified
Experience in the outdoor, recreational, or professional products
People management experience, including strong interpersonal and leadership skills: meeting facilitation, skill sharing and training, organization, conflict management, change agent, and managing relationships.
Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred
Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills, including multi-tasking and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, follow up and attention to details.
Knowledge of advanced data analytics tools and software (e.g., Power Bl, Tableau) and a willingness to learn new software/systems as introduced.

Responsibilities

Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes, in partnership with the Sales and Operations teams, report on the same and share S&OP best practices with all relevant parties.
Prepare data and material for monthly S&OP meetings that will facilitate decisions over the S&OP planning horizon.
Facilitate the monthly Forecasting collaboration meetings with Sales and Product Development to ensure effective sales, demand, & inventory plans, including new product launch and PIPO.
Integrate key processes including customer forecasts, statistical forecast models, targeted service levels, demand and supply variability & plans, product life cycle, operational capacities & capabilities.
Collaborate with key Customer accounts for alignment with demand and supply of products for continued improvement of on time delivery and enhanced planning visibility through optimization of Customer Supplier Portals and other means.
Identify gaps in supply and demand and lead the process for teams to recommend mitigation strategies.
Develop and maintain excellent relationships with Sales, Operations and Customer Service to create open and honest communication of issues, resulting in mutually agreeable solutions and successes.
Manage the aggregation of the demand plan process across product area, producing a rolling 12-18 month estimate of future demand in units.
Assist in the documentation of assumptions incorporated in the demand and supply plan and validate past assumptions.
Track performance metrics and analysis to identify both opportunities and potential issues within S&OP processes and recommendations to help improve results.
Work closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics/Distribution to evaluate the demand/production plan against inventory, capacity, and external factors and to create mitigation actions if needed.
Ensure efficient communication across functional teams regarding trends, promotions, drivers, and takeaways in clear and concise manner.
Responsible for assisting sales with business planning, as well as communicating with local and corporate management on new opportunities, performance of accounts, and operational improvements to maximize profitability.