Job Description:

The Sales and Operations Planning Manager leads and executes the organizations sales and operations planning strategy. The purpose of this role is to improve the systems, tools and capabilities within the organization pertaining to Sales and Operations Planning.

• Prepare monthly S&OP deck using cross function input
• Facilitate S&OP meeting and collaborate
• Research business issues to define risks and opportunities
• Develop dashboards to provide transparency and single source of truth across functional areas to ensure alignment and optimal results
• Manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust project demand forecasting model as well as review and calibrate on project demand (order and forecast) together with sales/PM team for the business on a regular basis.
• Provide transparent production scheduling based on demand forecast as well as customer segmentation and analysis
• Manage S&OP activities that provide analysis which drive business decisions relative to improving service level, efficiency and customer service via streamlining processes and cost savings projects (Continuous Improvement)
• Work with IT to design reports and processes that lead to simplification and enhanced business planning
• Monitor forecast accuracy and customer service KPIs
• Leverage industry best practices and continuous improvement to continually enhance the S&OP process