Senior S&OP Analyst

Standard Textile•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Supply & Operations Planning (S&OP) Analyst supports end-to-end planning across Standard Textile’s global manufacturing and distribution network. The role drives demand and supply planning, facilitates the monthly S&OP process, improves inventory performance, and provides actionable insights for business decisions. It serves as a key liaison among Sales, Operations, Finance, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Distribution to align customer demand, production capacity, inventory strategy, and financial objectives. The position combines strategic analysis with hands-on execution to improve forecast accuracy, service levels, working capital performance, and operational efficiency. The role operates in a hybrid working environment, with in-office work Tuesday through Thursday. Additional onsite days may be required during training, when associates are expected to be in the office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, Analytics, or related experience.
5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, production planning, inventory management, or S&OP.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and data analysis.
Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, textiles, consumer products, healthcare products, or industrial operations.
APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or IBF certification).
Experience with planning tools such as Kinaxis, Anaplan, Logility, Blue Yonder, o9, or SAP IBP.
Experience using Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence tools.
Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze historical sales trends, customer demand patterns, market intelligence, seasonality, and promotional activity to improve forecasting accuracy.
Partner with Commercial, Customer Service, and Product Management teams to develop consensus forecasts.
Monitor forecast performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Evaluate production capacity and material availability to support customer requirements.
Translate demand forecasts into supply and inventory plans.
Develop inventory strategies balancing customer service expectations with working capital objectives.
Monitor inventory levels, safety stock, excess inventory, and slow-moving items.
Identify inventory risks and develop mitigation plans.
Support inventory optimization initiatives across manufacturing and distribution locations.
Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and management reports.
Analyze trends in forecast accuracy, inventory turns, service levels, capacity utilization, backlog, and fill-rate performance.
Provide root-cause analysis and recommendations to address planning variances.
Support annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and strategic planning efforts.
Partner with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, and Commercial teams to align planning decisions with business objectives.
Support new product introductions, product transitions, and business growth initiatives.
Drive continuous improvement projects that enhance planning processes, systems, and data quality.
Participate in ERP and planning system enhancements.