Sales & Operations Planning Analyst

Neogen; Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Neogen is seeking a Senior S&OP Analyst to align supply and demand through data-driven insights. This role involves collaboration with various teams to improve forecasting accuracy and implement best practices, working remotely within a supportive organizational culture that values professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, or business analytics.
• Hands-on experience supporting S&OP or integrated business planning processes.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and comfort with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and present data on demand, supply, inventory, and capacity.
• Collaborate with teams to understand demand drivers and highlight variances.
• Support scenario planning and sensitivity analysis for strategic decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Finance or related field

Tools

SAP IBP

Oracle

Kinaxis

Job description

Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters!

NEOGEN JOB ADVERT – SENIOR S&OP ANALYST

Neogen is seeking a Senior Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Analyst to support the strategic alignment of supply and demand across our global business. Reporting to the S&OP Lead, this position plays a critical role in enabling cross-functional collaboration through data-driven insights, accurate forecasting, and scenario planning. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, supply chain understanding, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

This position follows a remote work model.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, analyze, and present data on demand, supply, inventory, and capacity to support S&OP activities across specific business units or product lines.

• Collaborate with Commercial, Planning, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to understand demand drivers and highlight key variances or risks.

• Perform root cause analysis of forecast variances and provide recommendations for improving forecast accuracy and reliability.

• Build and maintain planning models, reports, and dashboards that track key S&OP metrics, such as forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory health.

• Support scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to inform strategic decisions during the S&OP cycle.

• Partner with the S&OP Lead to prepare materials for cross-functional alignment meetings and executive reviews.

• Recommend and help implement process improvements and best practices across planning and analytics functions.

• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across planning systems and reporting tools.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Finance, or a related field required.

• 4+ years of experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, or business analytics.

• Hands-on experience supporting S&OP or integrated business planning processes.

• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency and comfort working with large datasets.

• Familiarity with planning tools such as SAP IBP, Oracle, Kinaxis, or similar platforms.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present data insights clearly to stakeholders.

• Detail-oriented, self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Neogen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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WHO IS NEOGEN:

From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our food safety diagnostics are used within farming operations to the production facilities of most of the world’s best-known food companies. Neogen’s solutions are critical to the health and well-being of our customers’ operations – and in turn their consumers. What we do matters!

Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep believe in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust – the principles which guide our everyday decision—making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s the belief in these characteristics that provide a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.