Analyst, Sales and Operations Planning EMEA, China & India

Valmet • Full-time • Vantaa, FI • 1d ago

Are you an enthusiastic Sales and Operations Planning Analyst looking for your next career challenge? Keep on reading, this might be for you!

We arelookingforan analytical and forward-thinkingS&OP Analysttosupport and enhance our Sales & Operations Planning cycleby analyzing demand, supply, inventory, and external market conditions. In addition to traditional S&OP responsibilities, this role integrates bothmicromarketsignals (customer behavior, competitive actions, pricing, channel performance) and macroeconomic factors (industry trends, economic indicators, geopolitical risks, cost inflation) into the forecasting and planning process. The analyst transforms these inputs into actionable scenarios and recommendations that guide decisions across Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance.

Although preferredlocationis Vantaa (Finland), we are accepting applications fromother areas in EMEA, China and India.

Your main responsibilities include:

Collect continuously the market data whichaffects toValmet's competitiveness and delivery plans, both in sales projects and on-going deliveries.

Analyze historical sales trends, market inputs, customer data, and delivery efficiency data, to generateaccurateand actionable demandforecast.

Develop andmaintaindashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools to track the performance of Valmet S&OP processes and business areas accordingly,e.g.PowerBI.

Support all the S&OP teams, with regards to demand forecasting, supply planning, scenario analysis, and executive reviews to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.

Collaborate with other global supplyfunctionto be aligned andsharingrelevant information among the organization.

ParticipateS&OP meetings according to the agreed practices.

Leverage ERP and planning systems (e.g., LN, SAP,etc. )to extract and analyze data, streamline planning processes, and ensure data integrity.

Who is the candidate we are looking for

BSc and MSc degree in business, supply chain,engineeringor similar education.

2+ years of experience in supply chain, demand planning, forecasting, or S&OP.

Proventrack recordof leading transformational initiatives and continuous improvement in S&OP processes or other similar processes.

Familiarity with statistical forecasting techniques.

General understanding of Valmet's business segments, especiallyEngineeringto Orderprocesswill help you.

Track records of developing S&OP processesand systems for data driven decision making.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities infastand dynamic business environment with a high degree of accuracy and attention to details.

Innovative thinking ability to findnew solutionsin case of imbalances.

This role requires occasional travel, particularly during the onboarding phase, approximately 15% of your working time.

We offer
We offera collaborative and dynamic work environment with meaningful projects that support industrial efficiency.The global presence fosters cultural exchange, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence.You willalsobenefitfrom competitive compensation,bonusplan,health insurance,continuous learningopportunitiesand otherperks.

Additional information
Interested? Join us andsubmityour application with your CV (make sure you upload theenglishversion) via the provided link by March 29.

The position is subject to the collective agreement for senior salaried employees.
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