Senior Business Analyst
United Group · Yanbu Al Sinaiyah, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Apply & track with Apply EdgeJOB PURPOSE:The Senior Business Analyst is the custodian of all data used in United Group's Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). The role combines data analysis and business analysis: collecting, validating and governing demand, supply, inventory and cost data, and turning it into clear insights and recommendations so that every S&OP decision is made on one trusted version of the truth.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:S&OP Data Custodianship & GovernanceOwn all S&OP master and operational data, including SKUs, formulation, materials, customers, suppliers, lead times, min/max levels, capacities, and costsDefine data standards, ownership, and update frequency for each data set, and enforce them across departmentsRun regular data quality checks for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness, and close gaps with data ownersMaintain a single data dictionary and KPI definitions so that every function reports the same numbersData Collection & IntegrationCollect data from ERP, production data, MRP, sales orders, procurement and shipment schedules, and market sourcesBuild and maintain automated data models and pipelines that replace manual consolidationReconcile data between systems and physical stock, and explain variancesS&OP Cycle SupportMaintain demand history, support the baseline forecast, and track forecast accuracy and bias.Build the supply view covering production capacity, raw material coverage, inventory projections, and constraintsRun scenarios such as demand changes, raw material shortages, vessel delays, and price movements, and quantify their impact on volume, service, and marginInsights, Reporting & DashboardsDesign and own the S&OP dashboards and Operational KPI scorecards Turn data into clear insights on what changed, why, and the recommended actionDeliver ad-hoc analysis for management on stock deviations, raw material consumption vs standard, service levels, cost-to-serve, and working capital (Raw material and Packaging)QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Data Science, Business, or a related field (certification such as CPIM/CSCP, IBF CPF, or Power BI Data Analyst preferred).3 – 4 years in data analysis, business analysis, or supply chain planning, including supporting S&OP or demand/supply planning, preferably in FMCG, agri-commodities, or feed/food manufacturing