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Join the worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different, play different.

We are seeking a diligent and analytical Executive Sales and Operations Planning (ES&OP) Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in aligning supply and demand by supporting the Sales & Operations Planning ( S&OP) process. You will collaborate cross-functionally with sales, operations, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure data-driven decision-making, accurate forecasting, and operational efficiency across five core regions: North America, LATAM, Europe, India/Middle East, and APAC

The goal of this role is to ensure a fully vetted, reconciled, and accurate demand forecast feeds into the S&OP process. The ES&OP Analyst is also responsible for implementing and maintaining a streamlined process where all forecast data is consultable in a centralized space for decision-making. The position offers the opportunity to play a critical role in shaping the global demand planning process and ensuring the success of the company’s S&OP initiatives.

This position is ideal for an experienced and motivated individual who is ready to take ownership of a global demand planning function and drive significant improvements in our forecasting and planning processes. If you are passionate about supply chain management and demand planning, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic global team.

What you’ll do as an ES&OP Analyst:

Demand Forecasting:

+ Collaborate with regional demand, sales, finance, and production teams to gather and consolidate forecast inputs.

+ Ensure that demand forecasts are fully vetted, reconciled, and ready for input into the S&OP process.

+ Review and adjust demand plans based on market trends, historical data, sales targets, and inventory levels.

S&OP Process Integration:

+ Serve as the key demand planning input for the global S&OP process, working closely with the Global S&OP Director to ensure alignment.

+ Communicate demand forecasts to key stakeholders, including sales, production, and finance teams, to ensure synchronized planning.

+ Ensure that any discrepancies or forecast adjustments are addressed promptly and integrated into the S&OP cycle.

Centralized Forecast Management Platform:

+ Establish and maintain a centralized platform where all regional demand forecasts are stored and consultable in real-time.

+ Implement and continuously improve demand planning tools and systems to ensure data integrity and accessibility.

+ Ensure that demand forecast data is consistently available and up to date for decision-making across the organization.

Process Implementation and Continuous Improvement:

+ Design and implement a standardized global demand planning reporting, ensuring consistency across all regions.

+ Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and critical metrics to track forecast accuracy, historical trends, market analysis, and scenario modeling

+ Regularly review the effectiveness of the demand planning process and identify areas for improvement.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

+ Work closely with regional demand, sales and finance teams to ensure alignment on demand planning assumptions and inputs.

+ Ensure effective communication between all stakeholders to support an integrated and balanced approach to demand forecasting.

Software selection

+ We are in the process of selecting a global software tool for demand planning.

+ The Demand Planning Analyst is responsible for implementation and training with IT and users across the globe.

We’re looking for an ES&OP Analyst with

+ Bachelor’s in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field.

+ Strong business insight and knowledge of operations with 2+ years of experience in roles such as business analytics, operations, supply chain, production planning, and S&OP processes.

+ Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

+ Experience working with cross-functional teams and in a global, matrixed environment is highly desirable.

+ Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

+ Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

+ Advanced Power BI and Excel skills. Proficiency in demand planning and forecasting tools, including ERP systems (e.g., SAP) a plus.

+ Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

+ Highly detail-oriented, with

+ a focus on data accuracy and consistency.

+ Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture while managing the finer details of the demand planning process.

+ Proactive problem-solver with a strong drive for continuous improvement.

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits You Can Expect from Cartamundi:

+ Great pay

+ Bonuses, including retention, referral, and perfect attendance

+ Climate controlled facility

+ 401(k) with dollar for dollar company match up to 6%

+ Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one

+ HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution and FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

+ Company paid Life insurance amount of 1x your annual salary

+ Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

+ Paid time off

+ Paid holidays

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Monthly engagement activities and giveaways

+ Employee discounts on daycare, gym memberships, travel, and much more!

Physical requirements and working conditions:

+ The role primarily involves working in an office environment, with occasional travel to regional hubs for demand planning meetings and alignment sessions.

+ Regular travel (10%) in the first year, followed by occasional travel (up to 5%) to regional offices to facilitate demand planning meetings and ensure alignment with regional teams.

Apply today and discover the magic of making a difference at Cartamundi!

Cartamundi does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS dhs.gov/e-verify (file:///C%3A/Users/Christina.Matias/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/5VRH590W/dhs.gov/e-verify) .

Candidates must be 18 years old to work for Cartamundi. No agencies please. No sponsorship available.

About Cartamundi:

At Cartamundi, we're all united by our common belief that world is better with play. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different and play different. To us, it is not just an activity. It is a guiding mindset that reminds us to have fun, to be fair, to connect with people – across cultures and generations – and to embrace shared experiences.

We are a worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions.

Our owned brand portfolio includes a suite of heritage brands which go back as far as 1848, including global brands like Bicycle®, HRO®, Bee®, Copag®, Shuffle® and many locally loved brands. These brands combine craftsmanship with innovation as the basis for their continued relevance and positive contribution to the local communities that love and use these brands.

At Cartamundi, we have significant expertise in printing; our presses have been running since 1765. Today, our company has become the largest playing cards and board game manufacturer in the world and the trusted partner of leading toy companies. We make well-known brands such as Monopoly®, Uno®, Magic: The Gathering®, Guess Who ®, Pokémon®, Trivial Pursuit® every day.

As we look into the future and how entertainment evolves, we are bringing the digital world to the physical world and vice versa. We have a dedicated team of experts that is looking into future technologies, products, applications that can get our consumers and communities to truly live different and play different.

We are still a family-owned company with headquarters in Belgium and have a global network of 16 manufacturing facilities, 6 design centers, 1 digital studio and 1 global R&D center.