S&OP Analyst: Demand & Supply Planning

Suzano International; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Suzano is seeking an S&OP Analyst to join our Supply Chain organization. In this role, you will support the Sales & Operations Planning process by analyzing demand, supply, inventory, and operational data to facilitate effective decision-making and business alignment.

You will work cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Finance, Customer Service, Procurement, Logistics, and Manufacturing teams to improve forecast accuracy, optimize inventory levels, balance supply and demand, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Data Analytics, Statistics, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Production Planning, Inventory Management, or Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, data modeling, and analytical tools.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other BI tools.
• Understanding of forecasting methodologies and inventory management principles.
• Experience in manufacturing, consumer products, industrial products, or process industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly S&OP cycle, including demand reviews, supply reviews, inventory assessments, and executive S&OP meetings.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain data related to sales forecasts, production plans, inventory positions, capacity constraints, and customer demand.
• Partner with Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to align operational plans with business objectives.
• Monitor demand and supply trends and identify risks, opportunities, and gaps that may impact service levels or inventory performance.
• Analyze forecast accuracy and bias, and provide recommendations to improve forecast quality and planning effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain demand planning and inventory planning models.
• Generate recurring and ad hoc reports to support executive decision-making and business performance reviews.
• Track and report key S&OP performance indicators, including forecast accuracy, inventory turns, customer service levels, capacity utilization, and plan attainment.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives balancing service, efficiency, and working capital.
• Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate impacts of changes in demand, supply, capacity, and market conditions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and procurement to identify supply constraints and mitigation plans.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools using Power BI, Excel, SAP, and other planning systems.
• Ensure planning data integrity across ERP and planning platforms.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning processes, reporting automation, and data management.
• Participate in cross-functional projects that improve end-to-end supply chain performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Suzano is seeking an S&OP Analyst to join our Supply Chain organization. In this role, you will support the Sales & Operations Planning process by analyzing demand, supply, inventory, and operational data to facilitate effective decision-making and business alignment.

You will work cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Finance, Customer Service, Procurement, Logistics, and Manufacturing teams to improve forecast accuracy, optimize inventory levels, balance supply and demand, and