Covia is a leading supplier of minerals and material solutions to the industrial and energy markets. Covia’s rich legacy includes many achievements across industries and capital success through partnership. Our ability to deliver the right product, to the right place, at the right time, is unmatched. Just as strong is our commitment to building partnerships that help our customers succeed.

Quality and innovation are at the foundation of Covia; but our real strength is our people. Covia employs a diverse and highly skilled team of professionals to convert natural minerals into engineered solutions for our customers. Every member of our team has a valuable opportunity to help shape our future and make a positive impact on the world around us through our commitment to the locations where we live and work.

COVIA IS COMMITTED TO EMBRACING AND PROMOTING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (D&I) WHERE WE WORK, WITH WHOM WE DO BUSINESS, AND WHERE WE LIVE.  We strive to create an inclusive culture where diversity is valued and respected and where all feel included and engaged. We are intentional in our efforts to bring Team Members together and create opportunities to contribute their unique skills, experiences, and perspectives in the pursuit of Covia’s business growth objectives.  Enabling all Team Members to perform at their best while being themselves is fundamental to the Clearly Covia Values and Culture.

Covia is looking for a dynamic SIOP Sr Analyst who will work with Industrial Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning and have a positive impact on the S&OP team at its Huntersville, NC location.  The SIOP Sr Analyst will report to the Manager, Industrial SIOP.  As a SIOP Sr Analyst you could be responsible for Demand and/or Supply planning across a large industrial commercial and operational portfolio. The position requires strong analytical skills, influence and communication skills, and the ability to develop and execute complex plans in support of business, customer, and manufacturing strategies.  The SIOP Manager will exhibit leadership skills and qualities and may lead a SIOP team as the Covia Industrial SIOP process grows. 

 

The successful incumbent will have the following Key Accountabilities:

Own, manage, refresh, and troubleshoot the statistical forecasting process and tools that have been developed for Covia. Own, manage, refresh, and troubleshoot all PowerBI visualizations used in the Demand and Supply planning process. Usher the Commercial Sales and Operational teams through the Demand and Supply Planning monthly processes utilizing the custom-built statistical forecasting and capacity planning tools and their results. Analyze and summarize the tool results and call out meaningful changes through your strong analytical skills. Work collaboratively with sales, FP&A, and operations to identify issues and apply corrective actions. Prepare regular Power Point decks for updating key stakeholders on Demand, Supply, and any other topics. These decks will be presented to front line Ops and Sales and up to the Executive level. Provide redundant backup to the various processes taking place in Industrial S&OP Create Ad Hoc analysis, conclusions, and actions to troubleshoot Provide report inputs or updates. Continually seek ways to improve information visibility and availability. Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of key customers, markets, and products in area of responsibility. Identify any areas where S&OP would benefit the industrial business and layout a plan to incorporate those aspects more closely into the S&OP team moving forward. Identify, communicate, and escalate variances from plan. Manage and resolve variances and exceptions. Assist finance, accounting, transportation, operations, or the commercial team in any endeavors that would provide value to Covia Teach, mentor, and train other Covia coworkers to promote a One Team approach and continuously strive to keep learning in order to better yourself.

 

The successful incumbent will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Accounting, Management Sciences, or related field required. 7+ years SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) and/or finance environments and 2+ years in a demand management role Proven leadership skills in previous roles with a focus on employee growth and maximizing human potential. Demonstrated analytical/planning capability. Constantly seeking data driven answers to enhance decision making at all levels of the organization.  Strong mathematical background. Microsoft applications (especially advanced Excel skills), IFS or other ERP system experience. Advanced Microsoft excel modeling and usage is critical. Proven ability to build scalable models using empirical manufacturing data and assumptions Excellent communication, both written and oral, along with strong organizational skills. Ability to synthesize different kinds of information to make informed decisions that will affect numerous stakeholders. Demonstrated leadership qualities including ability to drive improvements, make decisions, influence others, and seek consensus. Ability to work at operational/tactical level as well as contribute at strategic level/develop strategic vision. Self-starter showing strong initiative and demonstrated team player. The willingness to ask for help and seek it out when you’ve hit a situation you don’t have an answer to. The ability to move seamlessly between multiple large, complex projects and drive project completion with varied stakeholders.

Benefits

Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental                                            401K with company matching Vacation + Paid Holidays Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long-Term Care Insurances Employee Assistance Program

At Covia, we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we firmly believe this lays the foundation of our success.  Our compelling culture supports inclusion, individuality and respect within the workplace.  We are committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified candidate based on work-related factors and without regard to non-work-related factors including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.

The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

 

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