Analyst, Sales & Ops Planning

This position is responsible for managing the Sales and Operations Planning process with the goal of balancing cost, service, and capacity across the supply chain to drive top‑line and bottom‑line performance. Leveraging S&OP and visualization tools, it monitors the status of key supply‑chain metrics, proactively identifies capacity risks across various time horizons using forecasted demand, and communicates insights to support actionable decision making to mitigate risk.

It analyses scenarios, presents options and recommendations, and facilitates cross‑functional coordination to execute actions. It also supports the weekly cross‑functional S&OP meetings by assisting with preparation, facilitation, and follow‑up, and owns the integrity of S&OP tools to ensure analysis can be performed to drive quick, intentional decisions.

• Manage the Sales and Operations Planning Process, including continuous improvement efforts.
• Monitor the status of key metrics across the end‑to‑end supply chain and utilize visualization tools to communicate the story.
• Develop and analyze multiple scenarios to mitigate capacity risks (vendors, transportation, DCs, and stores) and maintain continuous flow of merchandise across the supply chain. Weigh operational and financial trade‑offs of each, provide recommendations to leadership, and coordinate cross‑functional execution of actions.
• Assist with weekly S&OP meetings, including information generation, preread preparation, meeting facilitation, and follow‑up execution.
• Maintain integrity of the supply‑chain digital twin (via the S&OP system), including demand forecast, space and throughput capacities, and labor rates. Primary trainer for others.
• Lead cross‑functional processes and leverage robotic process automation to drive productive use of DC space, including disposition of end‑of‑season (SWAT process) and unproductive inventory.
• Collaborate with other SSC departments to ensure smooth flow of merchandise through the supply chain.

Experience:

3‑5 years of Supply Chain experience.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with emphasis on Supply Chain Management. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to learn and utilize other supply‑chain tools.

• Normal office working conditions.

• Lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Standing (not walking).
• Walking.
• Driving a vehicle.
• Reaching overhead.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his or her supervisor.