# Sales and Operations Planning Analyst

**Company**: Ford
**Location**: Chennai
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Manufacturing
**Industry**: Automotive

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## Description

Be the first to apply for this Sales and Operations Planning Analyst role at Ford. As a Sales and Operations Planning Analyst, you will manage and optimize end-to-end planning, drive monthly S&OP / IBP cycles, and ensure inventory optimization while maintaining service levels.

Key Responsibilities:

- Planning & Execution:

+ Manage and optimize end-to-end planning (Demand, Supply and inventory)   + Drive monthly S&OP / IBP cycles with cross-functional stakeholders   + Analyse demand variability and align supply plans accordingly   + Ensure inventory optimization while maintaining service levels   + Identify and resolve supply-demand mismatches proactively   + Create exception reports/alerts to enable quick issue identification & resolution

- Kinaxis / System Responsibilities:

+ Work closely with Kinaxis CoE to configure and enhance planning models   + Translate business requirements into functional specifications   + Support scenario planning, what-if analysis, and simulations in Kinaxis   + Drive continuous improvement in planning parameters, alerts, and workflows   + Act as a bridge between business users and IT/technical teams

- Analytics & Insights:

+ Develop and track KPIs: forecast accuracy, service levels, inventory turns, etc.   + Provide actionable insights using planning data   + Lead root cause analysis for planning variances

- Stakeholder Management:

+ Collaborate with demand planning, manufacturing, procurement, and logistics teams   + Facilitate alignment during S&OP meetings   + Train and support end users on Kinaxis processes   + Cross culture collaboration

Qualifications:

- Domain Expertise (Must Have):

+ 5–10+ years in Supply Planning / Demand Planning / S&OP   + Strong understanding of:

- Capacity planning

- Inventory management

- Production planning

+ Experience in handling complex supply chains

- System Knowledge (Preferred):

+ Experience with Kinaxis Maestro/RapidResponse (preferred)   + Exposure to planning tools like SAP APO / IBP / Oracle ASCP /o9/ BY   + Strong Excel/data analysis skills

- Behavioural Competencies:

+ Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset   + Ability to work in a cross-functional global environment   + Continuous improvement mindset   + Good communication & stakeholder management

- Education:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Supply Chain / Operations   + MBA (Operations / Supply Chain) preferred

Job Info:

- Job Identification62531

- Job CategoryManufacturing

- Posting Date04/27/2026, 05:53 AM

- Apply Before04/29/2026, 02:30 PM

- Degree LevelBachelor's Degree or equivalent

- Job ScheduleFull time

- Locations15 Plot No 13, Chennai, TN, 600119, IN(Hybrid)

- Preferred DegreeBachelor of Engineering

- RemoteNo

## Skills

### Required
- Supply Planning
- Demand Planning
- S&OP
- Capacity planning
- Inventory management
- Production planning
- Kinaxis Maestro/RapidResponse
- SAP APO / IBP / Oracle ASCP /o9/ BY
- Excel
- Data analysis

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