Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Manager

Thales Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace solutions provider in Dubai is looking for a Demand Management Specialist to oversee demand planning, manage forecasts, and control the S&OP cycle. With a master's degree in logistics and a minimum of 5 years' experience, the ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, be familiar with ERP systems, and possess excellent communication skills. If you're passionate about contributing to a strategic environment while driving operational excellence, apply now for this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain with experience in demand planning.
• Experience with managing large complex data sets and collaborating with business leads.
• Knowledge of market analysis and repair forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the consolidation of the demand picture using large data sets.
• Manage forecasts for all sources of demand, ensuring reliable planning.
• Control Monthly S&OP cycle with repair stations and Supply Chain.

Skills

Analytical and Data Management Skills

Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

Excellent communication skills

Problem-Solving and Decision Support Skills

Education

Master's degree in Logistics / Management / Data

Training in Industrial Logistics

Tools

SOP tools and software

Pack office

Excel

Job description

Location: Dubai, United Arab EmiratesThales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.Thales has built a presence in the United Arab Emirates for over 35 years, and today has over 300 employees. Thales in the UAE is part of our Middle East business that has 1,800 people across Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, KSA, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and UAE. Together we delivered technology for the Dubai metro, the longest driverless metro network in the world and a fare collection system that processes up to 250,000 transactions per day. We make UAE a safer place by providing secure electronic payment solutions, cyber security systems and communications as well as security systems for Dubai International Airport and air traffic management and navigation systems for Abu Dhabi’s airport.

Role & Responsibilities

Demand Management

• In Demand planning, oversee the consolidation of one complete, up-to-date demand picture (value, product quantities, workload requirements), using large complex data sets themselves and with their team, meeting with business leads to challenge and agree a demand picture, getting demand owners to correct data at source, and validating it to feed into the S&OP cycle.
• Responsible for making sure there is a reliable demand figure reached collectively, and the demand is properly planned.
• Manage forecasts (demand plan) for all sources of demand (spares, repairs, retrofit…).
• Responsible for forecasting data for the relevant Program Departments.
• Develops demand scenarios with program teams based on client information.
• Reconciles repairs received with the forecast, analyzes and addresses discrepancies to maintain consistency with S&OP.
• Analyzes market shares and sales forecasts with the relevant authorities.
• Participates in the construction of the MYB by consolidating needs forecasts.
• Ensures the development of precise forecast performance indicators.
• Manages the start-up and end-of-life of finished products in conjunction with the relevant departments.

Sales and Operations Planning

• Collect, analyze and interpret quantitative data to support strategic decisions.
• Control Monthly S&OP cycle with repair Stations and Supply Chain.
• Understand key performance indicators related to S&OP to evaluate and monitor the process (output adherence, capacity adherence…).
• Control S&OP tools and software (ERP, Pack office etc.).
• Communicates the validated plan to S&OP.
• Communicates changes to be implemented in the flow configuration (decoupling points, target stocks, etc.).
• Identifies potential bottlenecks (upside and downside) & possible actions.
• Assesses the feasibility and consequences of actions to prepare decisions to be submitted to the Executive S&OP.
• Ensures the proper implementation of the strategic plan in Middle East S&OP.

Work Experience

Minimum 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain with Experience with demand planning (spares, repairs, retrofit).

Educational requirements

Master's degree in Logistics / Management / Data

Training in Industrial Logistics

Preferred Skills

• Analytical and Data Management Skills
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Knowledge of S&OP tools and software (Pack office, Excel, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills for coordination with business leads, program teams, and executive S&OP.
• Knowledge of market analysis and repair forecasting.
• Problem-Solving and Decision Support Skills

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