S&OP Analyst

Lotus Bakeries, Milan; Lembeke; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Branded snacks every day

Open, collaborative culture

On-site team events

Job summary

Lotus Bakeries in Belgium is seeking a skilled supply chain planner to drive monthly S&OP, align demand with manufacturing capacity, and lead executive S&OP for Pastry and Waffles. You will partner with sales, operations and logistics to secure service levels and cost targets.

You bring a Master’s in business economics or engineering, 3+ years in S&OP, strong data analytics, advanced Excel, and SAP IBP, Power BI and SAC experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business economics or engineering with at least 3 years in supply chain planning.
• Strong analytical, data-driven mindset with ability to balance demand and supply.
• Excellent Dutch and English communication; comfortable in cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Excel; SAP IBP, Power BI, and SAC experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly S&OP processes and executive S&OP for Pastry and Waffles.
• Analyze demand, supply, inventory and performance metrics.
• Coordinate with sales, manufacturing and logistics to meet service and cost targets.
• Drive continuous improvements and share knowledge across sites.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Dutch & English communication

Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in business economics or engineering

Tools

SAP IBP

Power BI

SAC

Job description

• In this challenging role, you play a key role in the monthly S&OP process, bridging customer demand and manufacturing capabilities through demand validation, supply and demand balancing, inventory analysis, and performance monitoring. Working closely with sales and operations teams, you provide critical input for the monthly S&OP decision-making process, lead the Executive S&OP process for Pastry and Waffles, and help ensure long-term supply continuity.
• We produce Biscoff on multiple continents and ship to countries around the world. Multi-site planning and sourcing can be complex but is important. We need you to take on a key role in preparing sourcing exercises and rolling out implementations.
• In case of supply chain disruptions, you support short-term decision making and within limited timeframes, you analyze potential measures to increase capacity and/or propose volume allocation scenarios across countries. The outcome of these analyses serve as the basis for decisions with significant financial impact.
• You’ll report on key performance indicators, including forecast accuracy, inventory status and performance to plan. You’ll discuss the results with the business while continuously focusing on improving the demand-supply balance to deliver excellent customer service at optimal cost.
• Aimed at improving the global supply chain design and management, you identify, propose, lead and support different projects.
• Overall, you always act as a process guard to strive for excellence and knowledge sharing. You document, improve and train key supply chain planning processes like demand planning and mid-term capacity planning.

Profile

Do you recognize yourself in this profile? Then we look forward to meeting you!

• You have a Master’s degree in business economics or engineering, combined with at least 3 years of experience in Supply Chain planning (factory planning, S&OP, distribution and logistics, …). Experience in the FMCG industry or industrial manufacturing business is a plus.
• Based on a strong analytical and business-driven mindset, you focus on result and bring a data-driven, detail oriented aim. You feel comfortable in a process-oriented environment and show a strong analytical & business-driven mindset, combining strategy with operational activities.
• You are flexible and have a natural drive to continuously improve processes and ways of working, a team player who finds it easy to absorb and transfer knowledge.
• On top of being a good communicator in Dutch and English, you are a very proficient user of Excel. Experience in SAP IBP, Power BI and SAC is a plus.

"The most rewarding aspect of working at Lotus is the open exchange of diverse ideas and collaborative spirits, both in formal meetings and during our casual lunchtime chats. The atmosphere is one of constant growth, learning, and collegiality."

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Offer

Grasp the opportunity to join an ambitious and driven team with a mix of talents! Being part of a fast growing, international company, you will get tons of on-the-job-learning and acquire new insights.

In addition, you will be part of a culture where passion, team spirit and open dialogue are our main drivers.

And of course, on top of that, you can enjoy delicious branded snacks every day!

Do you want to be part of a terrific team with the ambition to create small momentsof happiness every day? Meet our people, discover their unique skills and get excitedto join them in a great work environment.