Supply Chain Planning and S&OP Analyst

SPCPS Analyst This role requires strong domain expertise in Supply, demand & inventory planning, combined with the ability to translate business requirements into Kinaxis Maestro / RapidResponse solutions. The candidate will play a key role in driving planning excellence, improving system adoption, and supporting end-to-end S&OP processes. Planning & Execution Manage and optimize end-to-end planning (Demand, Supply and inventory) Drive monthly S&OP / IBP cycles with cross-functional stakeholders Analyse demand variability and align supply plans accordingly Ensure inventory optimization while maintaining service levels Identify and resolve supply-demand mismatches proactively Create exception reports/alerts to enable quick issue identification & resolution Kinaxis / System Responsibilities Work closely with Kinaxis CoE to configure and enhance planning models Translate business requirements into functional specifications Support scenario planning, what-if analysis , and simulations in Kinaxis Drive continuous improvement in planning parameters, alerts, and workflows Act as a bridge between business users and IT/technical teams Analytics & Insights Develop and track KPIs: forecast accuracy, service levels, inventory turns, etc. Provide actionable insights using planning data Lead root cause analysis for planning variances Stakeholder Management Collaborate with demand planning, manufacturing, procurement, and logistics teams Facilitate alignment during S&OP meetings Train and support end users on Kinaxis processes Cross culture collaboration 5–10+ years in Supply Planning / Demand Planning / S&OP Strong understanding of: Capacity planning Inventory management Production planning Experience in handling complex supply chains Experience Level Senior Level