SIOP Analyst

Azelis Americas CASE LLC; Chester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty chemical provider in Chester is hiring a SIOP Analyst to optimize inventory processes and forecast demand. The ideal candidate will lead collaboration efforts across Supply Chain and Sales teams, leveraging analytical skills with tools like Microsoft Excel and Power Bi. A Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and at least 5 years of experience in inventory management are required. This role is crucial for maintaining equilibrium between product supply and demand, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in operations.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in inventory management or procurement.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications, especially in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly forecasting efforts with various teams.
• Prepare monthly SIOP data files and support meetings.
• Monitor KPIs related to inventory management.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Initiative

Teamwork

Adaptability

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations, Supply Chain Management

APICS CPIM or CSCP certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Bi, SQL, Python)

Inventory software

Job description

SIOP Analyst page is loaded## SIOP Analystlocations: West Chester - Centre Pointe Drivetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 4 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: February 27, 2026 (25 days left to apply)job requisition id: R7070**Job Title:** SIOP Analyst**Reports To:** Director, US SIOP and Demand Planning**Department:** US SIOP & Demand Planning**Summary:**The SIOP Analyst will have overall responsibility for forecast adherence, accuracy, and optimization activities. Using an analytical approach, this position will develop, manage, and optimize processes around SIOP functions and will work primarily with the Supply Chain and Commercial teams to establish equilibrium between product supply and demand across multiple product lines and warehouses.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.* Lead monthly forecasting efforts between Supply Chain, Sales, and Principal Development teams.* Prepare monthly SIOP data files and support monthly meetings with cross functional teams.* Compare statistical forecast data with projected sales trends to highlight and correct imbalances in inventory positions.* Meet regularly with Inventory Managers to drive inventory optimization.* Manage data integrity related to system generated forecasts and customer submitted forecasts.* Participate in forecast improvement initiatives with Principal representatives.* Assist in managing inventories in impaired or expired status with emphasis in creating channels for movement.* Monitor department KPIs related to days inventory and impaired/expired goods to drive metric results and meet operating objectives.* Cross train to provide back-up support to Inventory Managers and Supply Chain Assistants.**Other Responsibilities include (but not limited to)*** Receive, analyse, and enter all customer submitted forecasts into demand planning software.* Understand and adhere to/follow the department procedures and policies.* Adhere to and support the principles of Responsible Distribution.* Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.* Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.* Lead recertification efforts for product that is expired or near expiration.**Competencies:** To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:Attention to Detail - Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently.Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Demonstrates group presentation skills and a good command presence; Participates in meetings.Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively.Initiative - Does more than is required or expected in the job; does things that no one has requested that will improve or enhance products and services, avoid problems, or develop entrepreneurial opportunities. Plans ahead for upcoming problems or opportunities and takes appropriate action.Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone.Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically.Adaptability - Changes behavioral style or method of approach when necessary to achieve a goal; adjusts style as appropriate to the needs of the situation. Responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives.Professionalism - Thinks carefully about the likely effects on others of one’s words, actions, appearance, and mode of behavior. Selects the words or actions most likely to have the desired effect on the individual or group in question.**Qualifications:**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.**Education and Experience:** * Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations, Supply Chain Management or another related field preferred.* APICS CPIM or CSCP certificate are preferred.* Previous chemical Industry Knowledge helpful.* 5 years’ experience in inventory management or procurement.* Skilled in Microsoft Office applications with emphasis in Excel using pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions, macros.* Ability to build and maintain custom reports. Power Bi, SQL, Python and other analytical/coding skills are recommended.* Must be able to multitask.* Must be organized.* Must have excellent time management skills.* Ability to prioritize work, determining what is critical and needs to be completed.* Self-motivated, honest, dependable and a high-level of integrity.* Good interpersonal skills.* Detail-oriented, well organized and strong analytical and math skills.* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business correspondence.* Effectively present information as necessary in written and spoken form.* Able to treat others with respect and dignity, maintain confidentiality on sensitive issues.* Able to effectively work in a team-based and quality driven environment, where all team members hold themselves mutually accountable.**Reasoning Ability:** Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.**Computer Skills:** To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Inventory software; Order processing systems; Project Management software; Microsoft Office and Power Tool software. **Physical Demands:**Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**Work Environment:**The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Azelis is a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemical and food ingredients industry, present in 63 countries across the globe with over 3,800 employees. Our knowledgeable teams of industry, market and technical experts are each dedicated to a specific market within Life Sciences and Industrial Chemicals. We offer a lateral value chain of complementary products to more than 59,000 customers, supported by +2,700 principal relationships, creating a turnover of €4.1 billion (2022). Azelis Group NV is listed on Euronext Brussels under ticker AZE.Across our extensive network of more than 60 application laboratories, our award-winning staff help develop formulations and provide technical guidance throughout the customers’ product development process. We combine a global market reach with a local footprint to offer a reliable, integrated, and unique digital service to local customers and attractive -business opportunities to principals. Top industry-rated