S&OP Planning & Optimization Analyst

General Motors

. Support the shift toward a unified, system-led S&OP process integrating demand, supply, and financial planning .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeWarren • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in S&OP processes, scenario planning, and cross-functional collaboration, with a strong analytical ability to connect data and assumptions. Proficient in utilizing BI tools and APS systems to enhance planning efficiency and decision-making.

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S&OP Process ManagementScenario PlanningAnalytical Problem SolvingCross-Functional CommunicationExperience with APS Systems

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Hard Skills

Scenario ModelingConstraint-Based OptimizationForecastingData AnalysisMaster SchedulingProduction SequencingBOMMRPCapacity PlanningAutomation

Soft Skills

Strategic AgilityInfluencing SkillsFacilitation SkillsCommunication SkillsPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeGoogle OfficeBI ToolsTableauSQLDatabricksPythonKinaxisO9Blue Yonder

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainManufacturingAutomotiveComplex-Configurable ProductsTechnology Implementations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the shift toward a unified, system-led S&OP process integrating demand, supply, and financial planning
Partner with business owners to define assumptions, planning logic, constraints, metrics, and decision rules
Translate forecast signals, capacity limits, configuration-level content, and operational constraints into structured scenario definitions
Build and evaluate scenario models to test what-if business conditions, identify tradeoffs, and quantify impacts
Connect Sales, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Product, and Finance teams
Facilitate working sessions to align assumptions, scenario differences, and enterprise-optimized outcomes
Maintain governance and structure of recurring S&OP planning cycles
Contribute to implementation of a new enterprise S&OP planning platform
Translate business process needs into functional requirements for internal IT and external software vendors
Assist with testing scenario creation, variance reporting, forecasting comparisons, and automated recommendation capabilities
Enable data exchange with upstream and downstream systems
Develop analytics measuring scenario performance
Use structured decision-making frameworks such as AHP
Prepare executive-ready summaries of scenario insights
Build reporting through Excel, BI tools, or system outputs
Help design and implement a next-generation S&OP platform, reduce planning cycle time through automation, and improve schedule stability and execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of relevant experience in S&OP, Supply Chain, Scheduling, Manufacturing, or data science; internship or co-op experience will not be considered
Strong strategic agility and ability to connect data and assumptions
High analytical ability and comfort with complex planning problems
Cross-functional communication and facilitation experience
Ability to influence others across a direct and indirect organizational structure and multiple physical locations
Experience with Microsoft or Google office applications
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Willingness to travel 10% domestically and internationally
Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience with APS systems such as Kinaxis, o9, or Blue Yonder preferred
Understanding of scenario planning, constraint-based optimization, and forecasting preferred
Background in automotive or complex-configurable products preferred
Experience in major technology implementations preferred
Experience with both Microsoft and Google office applications preferred
Experience with BI tools, Tableau, SQL, Databricks, and/or Python preferred
Knowledge of master scheduling, production sequencing, BOM, MRP, and capacity planning preferred
Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future, including H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, or J-1 sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement with reporting to the specified location at least 3 times per week, or another frequency dictated by the manager
Total Rewards resources and benefits supporting well-being at work and home
Equal employment opportunity and inclusive workplace
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities