Analyst - SIOP

Eaton; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical company in India is seeking a professional to streamline their Sales Inventory Operations Planning (SIOP) processes across various businesses. The candidate should possess 7 to 10 years of experience in supply chain, particularly in SIOP and inventory management. They will develop standardized processes, analyze data for demand planning, and ensure collaboration among cross-functional teams. This full-time role requires an engineering degree and advanced proficiency in analytical tools such as Excel, Power BI, and specialized forecasting tools.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in supply chain, with 5+ years in SIOP/S&OP and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline SIOP processes.
• Develop and deploy standardized SIOP processes and tools.
• Analyze historical sales data for accurate demand plans.
• Coordinate with teams for supply planning to meet demand.
• Facilitate the SIOP process, ensuring cross-functional alignment.
• Utilize advanced analytical tools for data analysis.
• Identify business impacts through cost savings and forecast improvements.
• Implement best practices for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with various departments for execution of plans.
• Ensure adherence to Eaton's Quality Management System.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Demantra

Forecast Pro

Demand Solutions

Kinaxis

Oracle

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

R

Python

Education

Engineering graduate

Master's in Business Management or Statistics

Job description

What You’ll Do

This individual will be responsible for identifying and implementing opportunities to streamline the Sales Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process across Eaton businesses. They will take ownership of leading initiatives in demand and supply planning, as well as driving process improvements. The individual will develop and deploy standardized SIOP processes and models, which will be recognized by businesses as benchmark solutions. These processes will facilitate better Integrated Business Planning (IBP) with all key cross‑functional stakeholders, including Finance, Product Managers, Sales, Marketing, Planners, and Internal Customers. The scope of this role extends to managing new transitions, developing models, and recommending best practices to Eaton sites, ensuring proven results.

• Designing and developing standardized SIOP processes and tools in coordination with cross‑functional teams.
• Deployment of SIOP 5‑step processes across Eaton plants and divisions, including portfolio management, demand planning, supply planning, and driving SIOP meetings across cross‑functional teams.
• Demand Planning: Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and customer forecasts to develop accurate demand plans. Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Supply Planning: Coordinate with procurement, production, and logistics teams to develop supply plans that meet demand requirements. Optimize inventory levels and minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
• SIOP Process: Facilitate the Sales Inventory Operations Planning process, including monthly meetings, data collection, and performance tracking. Ensure cross‑functional alignment and effective communication.
• Data Analysis: Utilize advanced analytical tools and techniques to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights. Prepare reports and dashboards to support decision‑making.
• Proactively study SIOP & inventory processes of existing GSC team, Eaton sites and regions and collaborate with global stakeholders to provide consulting solutions to improve supply and demand relationships.
• Identify and generate business impacts through cost savings/avoidance, forecast accuracy improvement, fill‑rate improvements, and days‑on‑hand reduction.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in demand and supply planning.
• Collaboration: Work closely with various departments, including sales, marketing, purchasing, production, and logistics, to ensure seamless execution of plans and strategies.
• Provide peer support: Handle queries, escalations, trainings, and close necessary gaps.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards: Strictly adhere to Eaton's Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, ensuring all processes and outputs meet established quality standards. Actively participate in and contribute to quality‑related initiatives, driving continuous improvement and excellence in all aspects of operations.

Qualifications

• Engineering graduate with a master’s degree (preferred) in Business Management or Statistics.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in supply chain, with at least 5 years in SIOP/S&OP and inventory management.

Skills

• Proficient in MS Office: advanced Excel and PowerPoint presentations.
• Proficient in forecasting/planning tools such as Demantra, Forecast Pro, Demand Solutions, Kinaxis.
• Proficient and good hands‑on exposure on ERP systems (preferred Oracle, SAP, Mfg. Pro).
• Proficient in one or two data‑visualization or database tools such as Power BI, Tableau, MS Access, SQL, R, or Python.

• Strong customer focus.
• Accountable for responsibilities with willingness to extend the work scope.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Collaborative style.
• Drive for results.
• Passionate about work and continuous improvement.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing