Sales and Operations Planning AnalystFord Motor Companyfull-timeRequired skillscapacity planningcross-functionalend-to-endOracleRoot Cause AnalysisSAPAbout the role Ford Motor Company Website: ford.com Job details: ResponsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesPlanning & 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 QualificationsDomain 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 Click on Apply to know more. This page is fully interactive when JavaScript is enabled. Please enable JavaScript to apply or browse related roles.