S&OP Coordinator
Description
Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design, sales and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits’ products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea and aircraft; automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment.
Mini-Circuits’ sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website.
Responsible for leading the company’s Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) program, driving alignment between demand, supply, and financial plans. This role develops and maintains comprehensive reports and dashboards to provide actionable insights, track critical KPIs, and support data-driven decision-making across the S&OP process. The S&OP Coordinator prepares and consolidates data, develops presentation materials and slide decks, and leads some S&OP meetings, ensuring productive discussions and clear communication of priorities and outcomes. The role ensures seamless collaboration among stakeholders and drives cross-functional alignment across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain. Through disciplined process management, this position enhances forecasting accuracy, optimizes inventory and production plans, and supports the achievement of the company’s strategic and operational objectives.
- Lead the company’s monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring alignment across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Sales, Operations, and Finance.
- Prepare, consolidate, and analyze all data, reports, and KPIs required for S&OP meetings, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Develop presentation materials and slide decks, and lead demand, supply, and executive review meetings to resolve imbalances and align business strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the S&OP process supports organizational goals, operational efficiency, and financial performance.
- Develop and communicate a consensus demand plan that integrates inputs from Sales, and Finance, translating it into actionable supply requirements that balance capacity, materials, and lead times.
- Monitor and report key performance metrics, including forecast accuracy, service levels, inventory turns, and plan adherence.
- Identify risks, opportunities, and data gaps within the demand and supply plans; lead scenario planning and recommend actions to mitigate issues.
- Continuously improve S&OP processes, tools, and communication to enhance efficiency, visibility, and decision-making.
- Proactively uncover insights and present actionable recommendations that drive continuous improvement across planning functions.
The duties, responsibilities and expectations described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the member, within the scope of the position.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Certification in Supply Chain (APICS CPIM, CSCP) is a plus.
- Proven experience as a Data or Supply Chain Analyst, with a strong understanding of S&OP or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.
- Demonstrated experience working in manufacturing environments with complex product portfolios and multi-site operations.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau) and advanced Excel capabilities.
- Experience with SAP or comparable ERP systems; solid knowledge of capacity planning, MRP, and production scheduling principles.
- Proficiency in analytical programming languages such as SQL, Python, or R.
- Excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Experience with ERP systems and database management
- Knowledge of statistical analysis and forecasting methodologies
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Cultural Focus:
- Displays enthusiasm and Passion for their work
- Works to the standard of Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous improvement
- Exercises sound Business Judgement, ensuring that efforts are on track with the Company’s goals
- Operates with the mindset of Customer Obsession – by meeting or exceeding expectations to both internal and external customers
- Takes Accountability by taking ownership and accepting responsibility for their conduct and contributions
- Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accomplishes tasks with Speed and attention to detail
- Cooperates, collaborates and contributes to shared goals with a strong sense of Teamwork
- Conducts themselves with Honesty & Integrity and treats all members with Trust & Respect
Additional Requirements/Skills:
- Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
- Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct