Sr. Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Analyst

Kemps

$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5-8 years in demand planning, supply planning, or inventory management
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into business action
  • Deep understanding of production constraints, service trade-offs, and financial impact
  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders and manage cross-functional relationships
  • Advanced Excel and systems proficiency
  • APICS certifications (CPIM/CSCP/CFPIM) are a plus
  • Local candidates only

Responsibilities

  • Own demand & supply planning: Lead forecasting, capacity planning, and S&OP execution to optimize service levels and costs
  • Drive inventory excellence: Manage inventory strategies, reduce excess/obsolete stock, and improve allocation processes
  • Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with sales, operations, finance, and manufacturing to solve complex supply chain challenges
  • Enhance performance: Build reporting, monitor trends, and recommend continuous improvements across planning processes
  • Lead planning rhythms: Facilitate weekly/monthly planning meetings and influence key business decisions

Benefits

  • Opportunity to drive business performance in a growing team
  • High-impact role that blends analytics, leadership, and supply chain expertise
  • Engagement with multiple departments, fostering a collaborative work environment
  • Potential for career advancement within a national organization
  • Location-based opportunity in Bentonville, AR
Full Job Description
Join a growing team where your insights drive business performance. We're looking for a Senior S&OP Analyst to partner with our National Sales Team and play a critical role in aligning demand, supply, and inventory strategies. This is a high-impact position based in Bentonville, AR blends analytics, cross-functional leadership, and supply chain expertise.

What You'll Do:
  • Own demand & supply planning: Lead forecasting, capacity planning, and S&OP execution to optimize service levels and costs.
  • Drive inventory excellence: Manage inventory strategies, reduce excess/obsolete stock, and improve allocation processes.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with sales, operations, finance, and manufacturing (internal & external) to solve complex supply chain challenges.
  • Enhance performance: Build reporting, monitor trends, and recommend continuous improvements across planning processes.
  • Lead planning rhythms: Facilitate weekly/monthly planning meetings and influence key business decisions.


What You Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5-8 years in demand planning, supply planning, or inventory management.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into business action.
  • Deep understanding of production constraints, service trade-offs, and financial impact.
  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders and manage cross-functional relationships.
  • Advanced Excel and systems proficiency (APICS certifications a plus: CPIM/CSCP/CFPIM).
  • We are seeking local candidates only.


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