Ford Motor Company

Sales and Operations Planning Analyst

Ford Motor Company  •  Chennai, IN (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

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

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
Ford Motor Company

About Ford Motor Company

We don't just make history -- we make the future. Ford put the world on wheels over a century ago, and our teams are re-inventing icons and creating groundbreaking connected and electric vehicles for the next century. We believe in serving our customers, our communities, and the world. If you do, too, come move the world and make the future with us.

Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.

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Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Dearborn, Michigan
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
ford.com
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