Public summary
A growing defense technology company is seeking a Planning Analyst to support the Operations Planning and Analytics team. The role involves building and maintaining planning models, preparing business review data packs, developing KPI dashboards, supporting S&OP data preparation, and collaborating with BI analysts to enhance data pipelines. Candidates should have 2-4 years experience in operations planning or business analysis, advanced Excel skills, SQL knowledge, and Power BI experience. A relevant degree (e.g., Industrial Engineering, Business Administration) is required. Security clearance eligibility is necessary due to the defense sector focus.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Berlin
- Remote status
- On-site
- German requirement signal
- No German Required Detected
- Detected job language
- English
Responsibilities
Build and maintain planning models for demand, supply, and inventory; prepare weekly and monthly business review data packs including KPI summaries and variance commentary; develop and maintain KPI dashboards using Power BI or similar tools; support S&OP data preparation by consolidating inputs, validating data, and flagging gaps; collaborate with BI/Reporting Analysts to migrate manual data exports to structured pipelines; respond to ad-hoc analytical requests from operational leadership and stakeholders.
Qualifications
2-4 years experience in operations planning, supply chain analysis, or business analysis; advanced Excel skills including complex models and structured references; basic to intermediate SQL proficiency for querying and validating data; experience in Power BI or equivalent for dashboard development and maintenance; strong structured thinking and attention to detail; Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain required security clearance.