Senior S&OP Analyst - Hybrid, Drive Forecasts & Inventory

STANDARD TEXTILE; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment (onsite/roa

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid parental and bereavement leave

Dress for Your Day (business casual)

Dress code discount on Standard Textil

Job summary

Standard Textile is seeking a Senior Supply & Operations Planning (S&OP) Analyst to lead end-to-end planning across our global manufacturing and distribution network. You will drive demand and supply planning, support the monthly S&OP process, improve inventory performance, and provide actionable insights to guide business decisions.

The role requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel, ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics), and experience with planning tools.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, Analytics, or related experience.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, production planning, inventory management, or S&OP.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and data analysis.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Preferred experience in manufacturing, textiles, consumer products, healthcare products, or industrial operations.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or IBF certification).
• Experience with planning tools such as Kinaxis, Anaplan, Logility, Blue Yonder, o9, or SAP IBP.
• Experience using Power BI, Tableau, or other BI tools.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze historical sales trends, customer demand patterns, market intelligence, seasonality, and promotional activity to improve forecasting accuracy.
• Partner with Commercial, Customer Service, and Product Management teams to develop consensus forecasts.
• Monitor forecast performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate production capacity and material availability to support customer requirements.
• Translate demand forecasts into supply and inventory plans.
• Develop inventory strategies that balance customer service with working capital objectives.
• Monitor inventory levels, safety stock, excess inventory, and slow-moving items.
• Identify inventory risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives across locations.
• Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and management reports.
• Analyze trends in forecast accuracy, inventory turns, service levels, capacity utilization, backlog, and fill-rate performance.
• Provide root-cause analysis and recommendations to address planning variances.
• Support annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and strategic planning efforts.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, and Commercial teams to align planning decisions with business objectives.
• Support new product introductions, product transitions, and business growth initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement projects that enhance planning processes, systems, and data quality.
• Participate in ERP and planning system enhancements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management/Operations/Business/Finance/Engineering/Analytics

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Microsoft Dynamics

Kinaxis

Anaplan

Logility

Blue Yonder

o9

SAP IBP

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Standard Textile is seeking a Senior Supply & Operations Planning (S&OP) Analyst to lead end-to-end planning across our global manufacturing and distribution network. You will drive demand and supply planning, support the monthly S&OP process, improve inventory performance, and provide actionable insights to guide business decisions.

The role requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel, ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics), and experience with planning tools.