Operations Planning and Analysis Manager

Role Summary

The Operations Planning & Analysis Manager plays a critical role in driving operational performance, cost efficiency, and strategic planning across AutoStore Thailand. This position leverages data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration to support decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and enhance transparency across the business. The role is responsible for maintaining robust reporting frameworks, ensuring data integrity, and enabling high-quality analysis to support operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Planning & Strategic Support

• Lead planning, forecasting, and performance tracking processes across operations.
• Analyze key operational metrics including cost of goods sold (COGS), gross margin, overhead absorption, and working capital.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and process efficiency through data analysis.
• Partner with leadership to evaluate investment decisions, pricing strategies, and resource deployment.
• Support monthly and quarterly performance reviews with accurate and timely reporting.

Cross-Functional Business Partnering

• Act as a strategic advisor to Operations, Supply Chain, and other business units.
• Provide actionable insights and challenge assumptions to improve operational outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align planning efforts with business objectives.

Data Governance & Reporting

• Own and maintain the master operations data model to ensure consistency and reliability.
• Develop and manage Power BI dashboards and reporting tools to support strategic decision-making.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive data dictionary to enhance transparency and consistency.
• Ensure data sources (e.g., ERP, external reports) are accurate, complete, and integrated into reporting systems.

Systems & Process Development

• Represent AutoStore Thailand in ERP system upgrades or implementations (e.g., SAP S4 Hana).
• Define operational reporting requirements and ensure system alignment with business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• 7+ years of experience in planning, analysis, or performance management, preferably in a manufacturing or technology environment.
• Strong understanding of production cycles, cost structures, and operational KPIs.
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and ERP systems (SAP S4 Hana preferred).
• Experience with planning tools and performance reporting platforms.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Proactive, hands-on, and able to work independently.
• Strong influencing skills and ability to challenge senior stakeholders constructively.
• Comfortable working with large datasets and distilling insights into actionable recommendations.