SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST IV At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. **Job Overview** The TE connectivity Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Manager will lead the development, implementation, and management of the S&OP process to ensure alignment between sales, operations, supply chain, and finance. The role is responsible for driving cross-functional collaboration, developing strategic demand and supply plans, and optimizing inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs. This role will play a critical part in TE connectivity business planning, improving forecasting accuracy, and ensuring business objectives are met. **Job Requirements** Key Responsibilities S&OP Leadership: • Lead and manage S&OP process. • Align business strategies with demand forecasting, supply planning and inventory management • Drive cross-functional collaboration between Commercial teams, finance, operations and supply chain teams. • Facilitate monthly S&OP meetings, focusing on key business metrics, supply chain risks, and demand-supply alignment. Demand & Supply Planning: • Oversee the creation of accurate demand forecasts based on historical sales data, market trends, and sales/PM inputs. • Develop supply plans that align with demand forecasts and ensure optimal production and inventory levels. • Monitor the capacity planning process, identify potential constraints and propose solutions together with the site supply chain team. Inventory Management: • Monitor and manage inventory levels, ensuring the right balance between customer demand and cost efficiency. • Identify and implement opportunities to reduce excess inventory while avoiding shortage. • Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to optimize raw material and finished goods inventory level. Performance & Continuous Improvement: • Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness of the S&OP process. • Use data analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. • Lead initiatives to improve the overall S&OP process and implement the best practices across the organization. Stakeholder Management: • Act as the primary point of contact for all S&OP-related activities within the organization. • Communicate demand and supply plans to management team, provide insights on risks, opportunities, and financial implications. • Ensure alignment of S&OP plans with financial and business goals. **What your background should look like** • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related fields. • 6+ years of experience in Sales & Operations Planning, supply chain management, or demand planning. • 3+ years in driving cross cultural teams • Strong Analytical & continuous improvements skills (problem solver) as well as good understanding of data analytics capabilities • Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. • Proficient in S&OP planning tools (IBP, SAP S/4), Power BI and Excel. • Experience in lead cross-functional teams and facilitating change management • Language skills: Excellent English (verbal / written) **Competencies** Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork Location: SHANGHAI, SH, CN, 200233 City: SHANGHAI State: SH Country/Region: CN Travel: 10% to 25% Requisition ID: 140189 Alternative Locations: Function: Manufacturing TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.