S&OP Analyst II

Cool Gear International; Elkhart (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Disability insurance (STD/LTD)

401(k) with company match

PTO

Company holidays + floating holidays

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Membership reimbursement

Employee discounts

Impactful work

Job summary

Dometic is seeking a passionate S&OP Analyst to join the Sales capability in Elkhart, IN. You will lead the S&OP process, forecast demand, plan inventory, and drive improvements with cross-functional teams in a fast-growing environment.

You will collaborate with Sales, Product Development, Procurement, and Manufacturing to ensure aligned demand and supply, while using ERP tools and analytics to improve on-time delivery and profitability.

Qualifications

• APICS/ASCM CPIM certification is preferred.
• Experience with multiple ERP systems and external planning software (Plex ERP a plus).
• Experience in S&OP, forecasting, and demand/inventory planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the S&OP processes with Sales and Operations teams, report and share best practices.
• Prepare data and materials for monthly S&OP meetings to guide decisions.
• Facilitate forecasting collaboration meetings with Sales and Product Development.
• Integrate customer forecasts, statistical models, service levels, and capacity planning.
• Collaborate with key customer accounts to optimize demand and supply.
• Identify gaps and drive mitigation actions.
• Maintain relationships across Sales, Operations and Customer Service.
• Roll up demand plans across product areas for 12–18 month forecasts.
• Document assumptions in demand/supply plans and validate past assumptions.
• Track KPIs and propose improvements to S&OP processes.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics to align plans with constraints.

Skills

Power BI

Tableau

MS Office

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

CPIM Certified

Tools

Plex ERP

Supply Chain Planner

Job description

Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications. Dometic Land Vehicles Americas is a trusted provider of high-end products for recreational vehicles, commercial passenger vehicles and overlanding vehicles in North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionateS&OP Analystwithin ourSales capability and will work in Elkhart, IN location.

About the position

The S&OP Analyst will require a S&OP leader who is able to facilitate and drive results in a fast paced and demanding growth environment. This role will continue to implement and improve Sales and Operations Planning process to improve customer satisfaction and profitability. This position is responsible for Forecasting, Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, and S&OP monthly cycle. This position requires a self-starter with a strong desire to drive continuous improvement.

Your main responsibilities

• Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes, in partnership with the Sales and Operations teams, report on the same and share S&OP best practices with all relevant parties.
• Prepare data and material for monthly S&OP meetings that will facilitate decisions over the S&OP planning horizon.
• Facilitate the monthly Forecasting collaboration meetings with Sales and Product Development to ensure effective sales, demand, & inventory plans, including new product launch and PIPO.
• Integrate key processes including customer forecasts, statistical forecast models, targeted service levels, demand and supply variability & plans, product life cycle, operational capacities & capabilities.
• Collaborate with key Customer accounts for alignment with demand and supply of products for continued improvement of on time delivery and enhanced planning visibility through optimization of Customer Supplier Portals and other means.
• Identify gaps in supply and demand and lead the process for teams to recommend mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with Sales, Operations and Customer Service to create open and honest communication of issues, resulting in mutually agreeable solutions and successes.
• Manage the aggregation of the demand plan process across product area, producing a rolling 12-18 month estimate of future demand in units.
• Assist in the documentation of assumptions incorporated in the demand and supply plan and validate past assumptions.
• Track performance metrics and analysis to identify both opportunities and potential issues within S&OP processes and recommendations to help improve results.
• Work closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics/Distribution to evaluate the demand/production plan against inventory, capacity, and external factors and to create mitigation actions if needed.
• Ensure efficient communication across functional teams regarding trends, promotions, drivers, and takeaways in clear and concise manner.
• Responsible for assisting sales with business planning, as well as communicating with local and corporate management on new opportunities, performance of accounts, and operational improvements to maximize profitability.

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced, and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous – which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact

A suitable background would be:

• Experience with multiple ERP's and external planning software. Plex ERP and Supply Chain Planner experience a plus.
• APICS / ASCM CPIM Certified
• Experience in the outdoor, recreational, or professional products
• People management experience, including strong interpersonal and leadership skills: meeting facilitation, skill sharing and training, organization, conflict management, change agent, and managing relationships.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills, including multi-tasking and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, follow up and attention to details.
• Knowledge of advanced data analytics tools and software (e.g., Power Bl, Tableau) and a willingness to learn new software/systems as introduced.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team
• Able to communicate effectively with senior management, peers, and colleagues cross-functionally.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a commitment to continuous improvement

Dometic’s Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change, and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic, and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Dometic operates with a hybrid policy. We see the social aspect of being in the office, meeting colleagues, having short coffee break interactions or a quick face to face meeting as key to success as we become more productive and fast paced in terms of problem solving, learning, cross functional collaboration and not the least in a way to have fun at work!

Dometic operates with a 4+1 policy, 4 days per week in the office and the possibility to work 1 day per week remotely. We see the social aspect of being in the office, meeting colleagues, having short coffee break interactions or a quick face to face meeting as key to success as we become more productive and fast paced in terms of problem solving, learning, cross functional collaboration and not the least in a way to have fun at work!

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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