SIOP Analyst

Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) Analyst DSG is seeking a Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) Analyst to join our team in the Twin Cities, MN metro area. Hybrid work arrangements from our Plymouth, MN branch may be available for qualified candidates. As a SIOP Analyst, you will play a key role in enabling an integrated, data-driven planning process that connects commercial demand, operational capability, and financial outcomes. This position is responsible for analyzing trends, and identifying risks and opportunities, as well as ensuring alignment across Sales, Inventory, Operations, and Finance to support both short-term execution and long-term business objectives. The SIOP Analyst will serve as a critical link between functions, translating complex data into clear insights that drive decision-making at multiple levels of the organization. By supporting inventory optimization, large scale investment planning, and scenario modeling, this role helps balance service levels, cost, and growth. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve and visibility to leadership is high. A Typical Day in the Life of a SIOP Analyst at DSG: Support the SIOP cycle, including demand planning, supply planning, inventory planning, and executive reviews Analyze demand forecasts, supply plans, capacity constraints, and inventory levels to identify risks and opportunities Develop and maintain SIOP dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics (e.g., forecast accuracy, service level, inventory turns) Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to align assumptions and plans Perform scenario modeling and what-if analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions Identify gaps between demand and supply and recommend mitigation strategies Prepare and present insights, recommendations, and executive-ready materials for SIOP meetings Drive continuous improvement of SIOP processes, data quality, and planning tools Support system enhancements, data integration, and planning tool optimization A Successful SIOP Analyst Typically Has: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Analytics, Finance, or a related field 25+ years of experience in SIOP, demand planning, supply planning, or supply chain analytics Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into insights Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Advanced proficiency in Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, macros/VBA preferred) Strong experience with data modeling, forecasting, and trend analysis Ability to analyze large, complex datasets and translate insights into actionable plans Experience with statistical forecasting techniques The Highly Successful SIOP Analyst Also Has: Advanced proficiency in Excel Strong experience with data modeling Ability to analyze large, complex datasets and translate insights into actionable plans Experience with statistical forecasting techniques Ability to maintain and improve planning master data Experience with BI and visualization tools (Power BI) Working knowledge of SQL for querying and validating data Strong understanding of inventory metrics At DSG, We Offer Benefits Built for You: We are proudly 100% employee owned, which means your hard work and decisions directly benefit not only the success of the organization, but also your individual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We are highly committed to your training and development, offering personal and professional development opportunities and unlimited growth potential. We offer competitive compensation packages based on your experience and potential. You will receive generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Medical Leave (EML) allowances. Our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision, also offers a multitude of other perks such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, among many others. We know the importance of family, and offer various family planning and childcare savings opportunities, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, infertility assistance, and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Build your financial future through multiple retirement savings opportunities, including a 401(k) with employer match and ESOP. You will receive a discount on all DSG-supplied products. We believe in giving back to our communities and hope that you will too, which is why we offer paid volunteer hours in addition to PTO.

Created: 2026-03-10