Sales and Operations Planning Analyst

Aluminum DynamicsAluminum Dynamics is building North America’s most advanced flat-rolled aluminum mill, designed to produce 650,000 metric tons annually of high-quality aluminum sheet for automotive, can, and industrial markets. Our success depends on seamless coordination between commercial demand, production capability, and supply chain execution.The Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Analyst plays a critical role in synchronizing these functions to ensure we deliver safely, reliably, and profitably to our customers.Job Duties/Responsibilities:Analyze demand forecasts, shipment history, production capacity, and supply chain constraintsDevelop statistical and driver-based forecasts by alloy, gauge, product family, and customerBuild and evaluate “what-if” scenarios (capacity, downtime, yield loss, mix changes, and demand shifts)Apply industrial engineering techniques to optimize flow, inventory, and throughputIdentify risks and opportunities impacting service, inventory, and cost performanceCoordinate the monthly S&OP cycle includingPrepare executive-level reporting and decision support materialsDrive alignment and consensus between commercial and operations stakeholdersDevelop and maintain KPIs and dashboards includingConduct root-cause analysis and recommend corrective actionsPartner with Sales, Product Management, and Operations to validate demand assumptionsAlign demand plans with casting, hot mill, cold mill, and finishing capacity constraintsBalance service, working capital, and cost objectivesSupport inventory strategy for WIP, coils, and finished goodsMaintain and manage planning data within ERP/APS systemsDevelop dashboards using BI tools and databasesEnsure master data accuracy (lead times, routings, capacities)Drive continuous improvement of planning tools, automation, and processesRequired:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Data Analytics, Engineering, or related field3+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Production Planning, or Data AnalyticsExperience in heavy manufacturing or industrial operations requiredExperience in metals, aluminum, steel, or flat-rolled manufacturing environmentsAdvanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, modeling, Power Query, VBA a plus)Experience with ERP systemsAPS/S&OP platforms (Kinaxis, o9, Anaplan, or similar)BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or SQLPreferred:APICS CPIM or CSCPIBF CPFLean / Six SigmaStrong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder influenceExcellent communication and presentation skillsAnalytical, structured problem-solving mindsetAbility to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, startup manufacturing environmentContinuous improvement orientationSteel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.

Created: 2026-02-18