SPCPS Analyst

This role requires strong domain expertise in Supply, demand & inventory planning, combined with the ability to translate business requirements into Kinaxis Maestro / RapidResponse solutions. The candidate will play a key role in driving planning excellence, improving system adoption, and supporting end-to-end S&OP processes. 

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 

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