SOP Analyst

Department: Production/Operations

Reports to: S&OP Manager

 

Position Summary:

 

Based in Lindsay, CA, the S&OP Analyst is responsible for supporting the execution and continuous improvement of the company’s Sales & Operations Planning process across Bulk Juice, Ingredients, By-products, and Dry Production operations.

 

This role supports operational alignment between sales demand, fruit supply, production capacity, inventory management, and customer fulfillment. The S&OP Analyst plays a key role in maintaining production visibility, improving schedule execution, supporting inventory optimization, and enabling data-driven operational decisions across the organization.

 

The role combines production planning, reporting, inventory coordination, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

 

Role Mission:

· Support alignment between sales demand, production capacity, inventory levels, and raw material availability across all production divisions

· Contribute to operational visibility through accurate reporting, KPI tracking, and schedule management

· Support efficient utilization of plant resources through disciplined production planning and inventory coordination

· Build reliable operational reporting and data analysis processes that support proactive decision-making across operations, procurement, QA, and sales

 

Key Value Drivers (Areas of Contribution):

 

· Production schedule adherence and execution support

· Inventory accuracy and inventory visibility across raw materials and finished goods

· Operational reporting accuracy and KPI tracking

· Capacity planning support and production coordination

· Cross-functional communication and alignment between operations, procurement, QA, and sales

 

Essential Functions:

 

Production Planning & Scheduling

· Assist in developing and maintaining daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules across Bulk Juice, Ingredients, Frozen, and Dry operations

· Monitor production execution versus plan and communicate schedule deviations, risks, and corrective action recommendations

· Support balancing of production demand, labor availability, raw material supply, and operational constraints

· Assist in identifying bottlenecks, downtime drivers, and scheduling inefficiencies that impact throughput and service levels

· Coordinate schedule updates and communicate operational changes across production, procurement, QA, warehousing, and sales teams

 

Inventory & Supply Coordination

· Monitor raw material, packaging, and finished goods inventory levels to support uninterrupted production execution

· Communicate inventory concerns including aging inventory, low stock situations, expired materials, and quality-related inventory risks

· Partner with procurement and operations teams to support material availability and minimize production disruptions

· Track seasonal fruit supply patterns and support forecasting of production windows and inventory positioning

 

Reporting & Performance Management

· Support development and maintenance of KPI reporting related to schedule adherence, inventory performance, throughput, production output, and operational efficiency

· Maintain accurate operational data and reporting visibility to support decision-making across departments

· Prepare recurring operational reports, dashboards, and analysis for leadership review

· Support continuous improvement initiatives through operational analysis and data-driven recommendations

 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Participate in daily and weekly operational alignment meetings with production, procurement, QA, warehousing, logistics, and sales teams

· Support communication and follow-up of schedule changes, operational priorities, and action items

· Build operational understanding across multiple departments to improve coordination and reporting effectiveness

· Support implementation and continuous improvement of S&OP processes, reporting systems, and planning tools

 

Continuous Improvement & Operational Support

· Develop understanding of end-to-end plant operations, including fruit receiving, extraction, processing, packaging, warehousing, and shipping

· Identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy, reporting efficiency, inventory visibility, and operational coordination

· Support operational initiatives focused on improving throughput, reducing waste, and improving schedule execution

· Perform all other duties as assigned

 

Success Profile (What Great Looks Like)

 

· Demonstrates strong analytical and organizational capabilities with high attention to detail

· Maintains accurate, timely, and actionable reporting that supports operational execution

· Effectively coordinates across departments and communicates operational priorities clearly

· Demonstrates urgency, adaptability, and strong follow-through in dynamic production environments

· Uses data to support proactive operational decisions and continuous improvement opportunities

· Operates with accountability, reliability, and a strong team-oriented mindset

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

 

· Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Agriculture, Data Analytics, Operations Management, or related field preferred (equivalent experience considered)

· 0–3 years of experience in data analytics, production planning, supply chain, S&OP, inventory management, or operations support roles

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset

· Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

· Effective communication skills with ability to work cross-functionally across operations and business teams

· Experience in food manufacturing, agriculture, citrus processing, or industrial ingredients industry is a plus

· High sense of urgency with ability to adapt quickly to changing operational priorities

· Ethical, dependable, and self-motivated

 

 

Technical Skills:

 

• Microsoft Excel — Advanced proficiency required: pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, conditional formatting, data validation, and scenario analysis

• Microsoft Office Suite (SharePoint, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) — comfortable preparing reports and internal presentations.

• SQL — preferred; ability to write basic-to-intermediate queries (SELECT, WHERE, JOIN, GROUP BY) to extract production and inventory data from relational databases.

• ERP or planning system experience (SAP, NetSuite, Dynamics) – experience or demonstrated ability to learn required.

• Power BI or similar BI software — basic dashboard navigation and report/visual creation is a plus

 

General Physical Requirements:

· Sitting, standing, walking, and occasional movement within plant and warehouse environments

· May climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

· Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

· Hand dexterity for typing and operational tasks

· Ability to communicate effectively, including in high-noise environments

· Adequate vision and hearing for safe and effective work

· Ability to work extended hours as required by operational demands

· Willingness to occasionally travel between company facilities across the Central Valley

Salary : $55,000 - $74,000