SIOP Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.

📋 Description

• Manage and enhance the monthly 4-week SIOP cycle, which includes Portfolio Review, Demand Review, Supply Review, Pre-SIOP, and Executive SIOP.

• Collaborate with analytics teams to create SIOP dashboards, KPI reporting, and planning tools.

• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and governance across systems and stakeholders.

• Identify gaps in processes and spearhead initiatives to elevate SIOP maturity.

• Assist in resolving material shortages, capacity limitations, and demand-supply discrepancies.

• Prepare escalation documents for Pre-SIOP and Executive SIOP, detailing risks, trade-offs, financial implications, and suggested actions.

• Convert capacity analyses into business cases and recommendations for capital investment.

• Aid in the implementation and integration of demand planning capabilities within the SIOP framework.

• Develop and fine-tune demand plans by utilizing historical data, market trends, and business inputs.

• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to synchronize forecasts with commercial and financial objectives.

• Assess supply plans for capacity limitations, risk exposure, and opportunities for optimization.

• Detect supply-demand imbalances and propose mitigation strategies.

• Monitor inventory turnover, service levels, and supply duration.

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with excess and obsolete inventory.

• Formulate and uphold safety stock strategies that align with service and financial goals.

• Support initiatives aimed at enhancing working capital while ensuring high customer service standards.

• Develop and utilize reporting tools in Excel, Power BI, and ERP/MRP systems.

• Analyze forecast variances, service deficiencies, inventory performance, and their root causes.

• Provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership.

• Employ emerging AI and analytics tools, such as Claude and Codex, to boost reporting efficiency and insight generation.

• Act as a pivotal partner across Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Sales, and Marketing.

• Facilitate alignment on planning assumptions, risks, opportunities, and business priorities.

• Assist with executive SIOP reviews by delivering precise analysis and practical recommendations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in SIOP, Sales and Operations Planning, demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, or a comparable supply chain function.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a knack for linking data to business outcomes.

• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and ERP or MRP systems.

• Capability to analyze forecasts, inventory, capacity, service levels, and working capital metrics.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly to both technical and executive audiences.

• Experience in leading cross-functional meetings, addressing issues, and influencing decisions without direct authority.

• A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify process enhancement opportunities and advance planning maturity.

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site environment is highly regarded.

• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, Analytics, or a related discipline is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote position.

• Transparent and fair compensation.

• Open discussions regarding compensation throughout the hiring process.

• An inclusive workplace where individuals are respected, supported, and empowered to excel in their roles.