S&OP Analyst Intern - Summer 2026

The Hillman Group, Inc.•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Analyst Intern will support the S&OP process for assigned customers or channels under the guidance of the S&OP team. This role provides hands-on exposure to demand planning, supply planning, data analysis, and cross-functional communication within a dynamic Supply Chain organization. The intern will assist with preparing reporting materials, analyzing data, supporting meetings, and contributing to new product planning activities. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a BS/BA in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Operations, or related field.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Solid interpersonal communication
Analytical and problem‑solving ability
Professionalism and strong work ethic
Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment
Time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently with direction
Strong organizational skills
Ability to learn quickly and apply new concepts

Nice To Haves

Interest in consumer-packaged goods (CPG) or demand/supply planning preferred.
Exposure to tools such as Power BI, SQL, or Excel is desirable.
Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, JDE/E1, GAINS) is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Support creation of demand deck and reporting materials for monthly S&OP meetings.
Assist in scheduling and preparing for monthly S&OP meetings for assigned customers/channels.
Help collect, organize, and maintain supply chain data related to demand, supply issues, and inventory.
Assist with communication of project updates, supply status, and action items to internal stakeholders.
Support efforts to track and mitigate customer fines by gathering data and preparing summaries.
Help maintain the S&OP action register, ensuring updates and follow-ups are documented.
Conduct ad hoc reporting and basic analysis as directed by the S&OP team.
Analyze POS or sales data to identify trends under supervision.
Assist with new item planning by collecting required inputs, tracking progress, and preparing forecast summaries.
Support periodic reviews of new item forecasts versus actual performance.
Attend internal and external meetings as needed to observe and support S&OP activities.
Help facilitate communication between the Supply Chain Planning department, Sales, and other cross-functional teams.