Planning Analyst

Department: Planning & Supply Chain

Location: House of Spices Inc.

JD Summary

We are seeking a Manager S&OP & Analytics with 45 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain analytics, and S&OP leadership. The role will drive the monthly S&OP cycle, align demand and supply, and deliver insights through KPI dashboards and advanced analytics to support business growth and decision-making.

Job Purpose

The Manager S&OP & Analytics will lead the Sales & Operations Planning process for the business, ensuring strong alignment across demand, supply, and inventory planning. The role will be responsible for driving cross-functional collaboration, managing planning cycles, and delivering insights through analytics to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

S&OP Leadership

• Lead and manage the monthly S&OP cycle including demand review, supply review, pre-S&OP, and executive S&OP meetings.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment of demand forecasts with supply and inventory plans.
• Identify demand-supply gaps and drive resolution through scenario planning and cross-functional alignment.
• Develop consensus forecast and ensure timely updates in planning systems.

Analytics & Reporting

• Perform data-driven analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in sales, inventory, and supply performance.
• Develop what-if and sensitivity analysis for business decisions.
• Automate reports and dashboards using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools for leadership visibility.

Planning & Coordination

• Manage supply and inventory planning to balance cost, service level, and working capital objectives.
• Work closely with purchase, production, and distribution teams to ensure timely execution of the plan.
• Highlight risks in supply chain (capacity constraints, long lead time SKUs, vendor issues) and propose mitigation actions.

Process Improvement & Governance

• Standardize S&OP processes and ensure adherence to timelines and governance frameworks.
• Identify gaps in planning accuracy and recommend process/technology improvements.
• Partner with IT/ERP teams to enhance planning tools and reporting capability.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of S&OP processes, demand planning, and supply planning.
• Analytical skills with ability to interpret large data sets and generate business insights.
• Advanced Excel & Power BI skills; knowledge of ERP systems (NAV or similar).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills for cross-functional alignment.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, influence decisions, and drive process discipline.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, Analytics, or related field (preferred).
• 45 years of experience in S&OP, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Analytics, preferably in FMCG, Food, or Manufacturing industry.
• Exposure to ERP (Microsoft Dynamics NAV / SAP / Oracle) and BI/reporting tools.