S&OP Portfolio Analyst – Path to Supply Chain Consulting

Description
Hylogic is at the heart of redefining the SCM landscape for the Fortune 500 'giants', with a primary focus on the FMCG industry. We are a fast-growing IT consulting company specializing in supply chain planning transformation and advanced planning solutions.

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced S&OP Portfolio Analyst to join HyLogic on a contract basis, embedded in the central supply chain team of a global medical technology manufacturer. You will own planning data, analytics and reporting for a product portfolio, manage product phase-in and phase-out, and act as backup to the client’s S&OP Portfolio Manager.

The client is transforming how it plans, and you will help shape that change. You bring analytical rigour and portfolio knowledge; HyLogic’s Advisory and Delivery teams bring the methods, the Kinaxis Maestro expertise and the coaching.

Your path into consulting
This role is designed for a hands-on planning analyst who wants to become a consultant.

• A senior HyLogic consultant as your mentor, with regular check-ins.
• Structured Kinaxis Maestro learning, with support towards certification.
• Hands-on consulting experience: S&OP design, requirements definition, solution validation and stakeholder management in a live transformation.
• A clear route to a Business Consultant – Supply Chain role at HyLogic, based on performance during the engagement.

Requirements

• 3+ years in supply chain planning, S&OP or supply chain analytics, ideally in manufacturing.
• Solid knowledge of S&OP processes and product lifecycle management, including phase-in and phase-out.
• Hands-on experience with a planning tool such as SAP IBP, SAP APO or Kinaxis Maestro.
• Strong Excel and Power BI or Tableau skills; confidence with large volumes of end-to-end supply chain data.
• Ability to turn trends into quantified scenarios and clear recommendations.
• Confident communication with demand, supply, commercial, finance and plant teams.
• Fluent business English.
• Genuine interest in moving into supply chain consulting.

Responsibilities
The portfolio covers 250–400 SKUs, 1–2 factories and three regions (EMEA, APAC, Americas). Your focus is resolving long-term supply chain imbalances so it meets financial targets and customer needs while optimising inventory, cost and service.

• Maintain and validate end-to-end planning data; build dashboards and reports for the S&OP and S&OE cycles.
• Plan and execute product phase-in and phase-out, coordinating with demand planning, supply planning and commercial teams.
• Prepare S&OP analytics (forecast accuracy, inventory turns, days of supply, service level) and present scenarios and recommendations at monthly S&OP meetings.
• Track supply adherence, S&OP cycle adherence and alignment between operational and financial plans.
• Back up the S&OP Portfolio Manager during absences.
• With HyLogic Advisory, define requirements for reporting automation and validate delivered solutions.
• Spend time on site with industrial and commercial teams.

Nice to have

• Kinaxis Maestro (RapidResponse) experience, ideally as a key or super user.
• Involvement in an S&OP, IBP or APS implementation (requirements, testing, UAT).
• Experience in regulated manufacturing: medical devices, pharma or FMCG.

How to apply
Send your CV and a short note on why you want to move from planning analytics into consulting.

Working conditions
Remote-based role, located in Europe, with occasional travel to clients’ commercial sites.

🚀 Why Hylogic?
No empty promises. Just real feedback from our team.
At HyLogic, we believe the best way to describe our workplace is through the voices of the people who work here. Our latest Employee Engagement Survey shows what our team really thinks:

• Highly Recommended: 91% recommend HyLogic as a great place to work.
• Winning Together is in Our DNA: 88% say people actively consult and support each other in their day-to-day work.
• Built for Success: 92% believe HyLogic is well positioned to succeed over the next three years.
• True Flexibility: 85-point score for Work & Life Blend, with 94% saying they can easily arrange time off when needed.
• Proven Career Growth: 75% see good career opportunities at HyLogic – impressive 14 points above the industry benchmark