Sales & Operations Analyst
About IMCD Group IMCD Group, headquartered in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, is a leading global partner for the distribution and formulation of speciality chemicals and ingredients. IMCD is a strong, innovative business partner and solutions provider for producers of consumer, industrial and durable goods in multiple business sectors: Advanced Materials, Beauty & Personal Care, Coatings & Construction, Food & Nutrition, Home Care I&I (Industrial & Institutional), Industrial Solutions, Lubricants & Energy, and Pharmaceuticals. In partnership with our suppliers, we offer a broad and deep product portfolio. With our over 80 application laboratories across 60 countries, we co-create formulations and offer solutions that allow our business partners to make products with a positive impact on the world of today and tomorrow. Our teams focus on providing commercial and operational excellence, using the best digital and logistics tools available to create a world of opportunity for our partners. In 2025, with over 5,200 employees, IMCD realised revenues of EUR 4,779 million. IMCD N.V.’s shares are traded at Euronext Amsterdam (symbol: IMCD) and included in the Dutch ESG AEX index, as one of 25 companies within the AEX and AMX indices demonstrating best ESG practices. Unleash a new element, Element [E] IMCD has introduced a new, missing element to the chemical periodic table - Element [E]. For us, it stands for our Employees and their Entrepreneurial mindset, the driving force behind our success. Position Summary The Sales & Operations Analyst (S&OP) is responsible for executing and governing the monthly S&OP cycle for assigned business units. This role serves as the primary integration point between Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Procurement, Commercial Teams, and Principal Managers to ensure demand, supply, and inventory plans are aligned, executable, and supported by clear trade-off decisions. This position sits in the Westlake, Ohio office.
Essential Job Functions Own execution of the monthly S&OP cycle for assigned business units, including preparation, alignment forums, and follow-up actions to ensure an executable operating plan. Reconcile demand, supply, inventory, and constraints by translating planning inputs into realistic scenarios and recommendations. Facilitate cross-functional alignment between Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Procurement, Commercial, and Principal Management teams. Identify gaps, risks, and trade-offs related to service, inventory, capacity, and principal commitments; escalate issues with clear recommendations. Ensure follow-through and accountability on approved S&OP decisions and action items. Support S&OP governance and continuous improvement by partnering with Supply Chain Excellence on data quality, analytics, and process refinement.
Qualifications
Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Analytics, Information Systems, or related field. Additional related experience may offset the degree requirement. Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in supply chain planning, procurement, or supply chain analytics.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain planning and S&OP processes. Ability to reconcile complex demand and supply scenarios into actionable plans. Proven facilitation and influence skills across Commercial, Planning, and Procurement teams. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-support capabilities. Effective written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level communication.
Preferred Qualifications Experience in specialty chemicals, ingredients, or distribution-based supply chains. Exposure to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or forecasting systems (e.g., Systems, Applications & Products in Data Processing (SAP), JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (JDE), Oracle, etc.). Familiarity with S&OP, Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP), or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.
Work Environment & Physical Requirement Primarily desk-based work in an office or hybrid environment. Regular use of standard office equipment (computer, phone, collaboration tools). Minimal travel expected (<5%). Ability to sit for extended periods and work on a computer for prolonged durations. Ability to work extended hours during planning cycles when needed.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Compensation & Benefits A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after considering factors such as work history, experience, skill set, and education. This does not include the value of IMCD’s benefits package, which offers bonus eligibility, healthcare, dental, vision, retirement plans, and additional programs designed to support employee well-being.