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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. An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
Salary estimate
$162,000 – $218,000/yr
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Skills for this role
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