Albemarle

Sales and Operations Execution Analyst

Albemarle$70K — $95K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Analytics, Accounting, or related field
  • 2-4 years of relevant experience in supply chain, operations, or analytics
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret data and generate insights
  • Ownership mindset with a curiosity to expand the role
  • Effective communication skills across all organizational levels
  • Collaboration and negotiation skills to drive decision-making

Responsibilities

  • Drive continuous improvement of the Sales, Inventory & Operations Execution (SIOE) process
  • Partner with leadership to execute short-term objectives for the Global Business Unit
  • Monitor order patterns and ensure forecast alignment
  • Collaborate with planners to balance demand and supply
  • Align production plans to meet demand requirements
  • Identify risks to forecasts and propose mitigation strategies
  • Track key SIOP performance metrics and provide insights to leadership

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Diverse resources for professional and personal support
Full Job Description
SUMMARY

About the Role
The Sales & Operations Execution (SIOE) Analyst plays a critical role in driving short-term demand and supply alignment within the Global Business Unit (GBU). This role partners closely with Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain leadership to execute against monthly and quarterly objectives, improve SIOE processes, and ensure reliable product availability across the network. This role is responsible for monitoring order patterns, identifying risks to forecast commitments, and supporting data-driven decision-making to optimize production planning and delivery performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

SIOE Process Ownership & Continuous Improvement
  • Drive continuous improvement of the Sales, Inventory & Operations Execution (SIOE) process
  • Partner with business, sales, operations, and supply chain leadership to execute short-term GBU objectives
  • Support overall effectiveness and discipline of demand and supply execution processes

Demand & Supply Alignment
  • Monitor monthly and quarterly customer order patterns and ensure alignment with forecast
  • Collaborate with SIOP planners to address demand and supply imbalances
  • Align with operations to ensure production plans meet demand requirements
  • Facilitate decision-making on production prioritization and campaign sequencing

Risk Identification & Issue Resolution
  • Identify and escalate risks to meeting forecast commitments
  • Propose and support mitigation strategies to address supply/demand gaps
  • Prevent stock-out situations across manufacturing sites and distribution networks

Performance Monitoring & Reporting
  • Track, update, and report key SIOP performance metrics (e.g., shipment trends, forecast accuracy, supply constraints)
  • Provide insights to leadership to support data-driven decision-making

Cross-Functional Partnership & KPI Management
  • Partner with Delivery Services and Quality to monitor and enhance supply chain KPIs
  • Support development and ongoing management of KPIs across Supply Chain, Quality, and Delivery Services
  • Collaborate across functions to ensure alignment and performance transparency

Operational Support & Backup Coverage
  • Provide backup support to SIOP planners as needed to ensure continuity of operations


QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Analytics, Accounting, or a related discipline
  • 2-4 years of relevant experience in supply chain, operations, or analytics
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and generate insights
  • Demonstrated ownership mindset with curiosity and willingness to expand scope
  • Ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels, including senior leadership
  • Strong collaboration, influencing, and negotiation skills to drive alignment and decision-making

Preferred Qualifications
  • Understanding of supply chain principles, including Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP)
  • Experience with inventory analysis and planning
  • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP)
  • APICS S&OP or CSCP certification
  • Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools


Benefits of Joining Ketjen
  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.


Apply today and help Ketjen unleash the POTENTIAL of advanced chemistry for industries that power the world.

About Albemarle

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Join Albemarle, a leader in the specialty chemicals industry, and be part of a company that is renowned for its innovation, leadership, and commitment to sustainability. At Albemarle, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and personal development.

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Our employees enjoy competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. More than that, our company culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and accountability. At Albemarle, you’ll find a supportive network and a team-oriented environment where every member’s contribution is valued.

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Learn more about Albemarle
Size
6,000 employees
Market Cap
$24.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$375.7 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+4.4%
Revenue
$3.1 billion
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