About Us STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionising the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop, and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective — providing operators with a decisive edge in contested environments.We are focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems — not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe, today. About the team <div style="text-align:justify;">The Operations Excellence team sits within the COO organization and serves as a strategic partner to managers, team leads, and colleagues across Stark. By delivering data-driven insights, leading critical projects, and driving continuous process improvement, we help the organization operate more efficiently, scale effectively, and achieve its goals faster.</div><div style="text-align:justify;">As an individual contributor, you will take end-to-end ownership of complex initiatives with significant business impact. Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, you will have the opportunity to influence key decisions, shape core operating processes, and contribute directly to the success of one of Europe’s fastest-growing unicorns.</div> Your mission As OPA Lead, you own the quantitative backbone of operations. You design and run the S&OP process, define the KPI framework, and produce WBR/MBR data packs that give leadership a reliable, accurate picture of the business. You build the planning rhythm from scratch and develop the team beneath you. Responsibilities <ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#111111;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Design and lead the S&OP process — demand, supply, inventory, and financial reconciliation</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#111111;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Define and own the KPI framework for operations: what is measured, how, and at what cadence</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#111111;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Build and maintain WBR/MBR data packs — actuals vs. targets, variance analysis, commentary</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#111111;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Partner with the BI/Reporting Analyst to ensure reporting is built on reliable data infrastructure</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#111111;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Translate operational questions into structured analytical frameworks and data products</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#111111;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Recruit, develop, and manage the Planning Analyst and BI/Reporting Analyst</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#111111;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Act as the primary analytical interface between operations and senior leadership</li></ul> Qualifications <ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#111111;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">7–10 years in operations planning, supply chain, or FP&A in a manufacturing environment</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#111111;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Has built or redesigned a planning process before — not just maintained one</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#111111;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Track record of delivering management reporting that leadership actually relies on</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#111111;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Advanced Excel and/or SQL for modelling and analysis</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#111111;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">S&OP design, KPI definition, and performance management</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#111111;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Stakeholder management and executive communication — clear, honest, and without ego</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#111111;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">BSc/MSc in Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent</li></ul> Nice to have <ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#111111;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Experience managing or mentoring analysts</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#111111;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent BI tools</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#111111;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Exposure to ERP systems in a manufacturing context (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)</li></ul>

Operations Planning & Analytics Lead (All genders) @ Stark

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