Sales & Operations Planning Analyst

GM • Warren, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a S&OP Analyst in CCA Sales and Operations Planning, you will work cross-functionally with sales, product, finance, and supply chain to strategically drive the business forward utilizing the S&OP Process and the latest processes and tools. This role is fast-paced and requires a critical understanding of GM’s business, business processes, sales, forecasting, demand, and supply chain. Given the above, the candidate must have a proven track record of taking the initiative, dealing with ambiguity, problem solving, driving accountability, and leading change.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Excel
• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience in Supply Chain, Supply/Demand planning
• Desire and ability to learn SQL Developer , KNIME, or Databricks
• Working knowledge of Sales & Operations Planning parameters and overall objectives
• Ability to analyze data and develop key takeaways in complex datasets
• Ability to excel in a fast paced, cross functional environment to successfully resolve issues, while maintaining positive working relationships with peers and leaders

Nice To Haves

• Desire and ability to learn SQL Developer , KNIME, or Databricks
• Kinaxis Maestro software
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally
• Effective communicator with solid oral and written presentation skills
• Automotive aftermarket experience
• Timely decision making with limited information (ambiguity)
• Autonomy, strong communication skills, and ability to coordinate cross functionally and drive innovation
• A curiosity and desire to learn

Responsibilities

• Responsible for working cross functionally to obtain and create future demand plans supporting CCA sales channel growth (Retail, Wholesale, ACDelco)
• Work with cross-functional partners in sales / marketing and product teams to create proposed demand plans, understand supply constraints, and analyze for impact to revenue targets, for short, mid and long-term planning time horizon
• Utilize the latest tools to understand constraints in the supply chain and their impacts to sales and financial targets
• Identify demand risks and opportunities based on supplier constraints, statistical analysis, events evaluation, and customers’ feedback
• Understand S&OP parameters required to drive accountability through the S&OP Process
• Monitor and manage key performance indicators for GMNA S&OP pertaining to demand
• Ensure consensus demand aligns with forecast for the appropriate periods
• Perform ad hoc analysis of demand to support S&OP

Benefits

• From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees