FBC S&OP Manager

Fine Biscuits Company (FBC) Group; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fine Biscuits Company Group (FBC Group) is seeking an experienced S&OP Manager to own and evolve the end-to-end Sales & Operations Planning process across all factories, markets, and partners. You will drive customer service excellence, cost optimization, and inventory quality while leading a high‑performing team.

You will champion Integrated Business Planning and lead strategic planning initiatives, with a focus on demand and supply alignment, planning tools, and KPIs across a multinational

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business Administration.
• 10+ years’ experience in Supply Chain Planning/S&OP within FMCG packaged food, multi-company and multi‑factory environment.
• Proven experience leading teams in international matrix organizations.
• APICS certification is key asset.

Responsabilités

• Lead end-to-end Demand and Supply Planning across multi‑factory operations.
• Deliver accurate short-, mid- and long-term operational plans.
• Resolve gaps with the S&OP Board and ensure a disciplined cycle.
• Drive deployment of advanced planning tools, IT systems and reporting.
• Support strategic initiatives: innovations, investments, expansions, cost‑efficiency programs.
• Manage inventory projections, product availability, and logistics planning.
• Ensure S&OP aligns with best practices toward Integrated Business Planning.

Connaissances

Forecasting

Demand planning

Supply planning

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Formation

Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business Administration

Outils

SAP

IBP

Power BI

Description du poste

Are you a strategic Supply Chain leader passionate about elevating S&OP to best‑in‑class levels?

Do you thrive in a fast‑moving FMCG environment and enjoy shaping the future of planning excellence? FBC Group is looking for a S&OP Manager to lead our integrated planning organization and drive our global transformation toward world‑class Integrated Business Planning.

Company Description

Created in 2020, the Fine Biscuits Company Group (FBC Group) is composed of three complementary companies:

• Biscuits Delacre
• The Fine Lab

Together, one of the leaders in premium biscuit assortment market.

About the Role

As FBC Group’s S&OP Manager, you will own and evolve the end‑to‑end Sales & Operations Planning process across all factories, markets, and partners within our ecosystem. You will ensure optimal alignment between demand, supply, inventory, capacity, and strategic priorities, while leading and developing a high‑performing team.

This role plays a central part in customer service excellence, cost optimization, inventory quality, and operational performance, contributing directly to FBC Group’s growth and transformation agenda.

Main Responsibilities

1. S&OP Management

• Lead the full Demand Planning (baseline, promo, NPD) and Supply Planning processes across multi‑factory operations.
• Deliver accurate short-, mid- and long‑term operational plans, ensuring alignment with market dynamics and capacity constraints.
• Resolve demand/supply gaps with the S&OP Board and ensure a disciplined S&OP cycle.
• Drive the deployment of advanced planning & scheduling tools, Planning IT systems, and reporting capabilities.
• Support strategic company initiatives: innovations, industrial investments, geographical expansions, brand initiatives, co‑manufacturing, and cost‑efficiency programs.
• Manage inventory projections, product availability, logistics planning, MRP optimization, and inventory reduction initiatives.
• Ensure S&OP is aligned with best practices and evolves toward Integrated Business Planning.

2. Team Leadership & Cross‑Functional Communication

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Planners and Planning Managers (based both in centrally and in affiliates and plants)
• Strengthen team capability, succession planning, and FBC Group’s ambition to build a Planning Centre of Excellence.
• Facilitate all S&OP cycle reviews (Product, Demand, Supply, Reconciliation).
• Influence senior stakeholders across Commercial, Marketing, Innovation, Operations, Finance, and Group Distribution partners.
• Drive planning tool optimization and eliminate non‑value-added tasks.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives around forecast accuracy, stock optimization, and obsolescence risk mitigation.
• Report S&OP KPIs and proactively manage service, supply, and inventory risks.
• Contribute to Procurement & Supply Chain strategy and cross‑functional companywide programs.

Who we are looking for

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business Administration.
• 10+ years’ experience in Supply Chain Planning/S&OP within FMCG packaged food, multi-company and multi‑factory environment.
• Proven experience leading teams in international matrix organizations.
• APICS certification is key asset.

Technical Expertise

• Knowledgeable about Advanced Planning & Scheduling systems, SAP, IBP, Power BI is a key asset.
• Strong analytical mindset and solid understanding of profitability and cost‑center management.
• Experience in project management, process design, continuous improvement, and change management.
• Fluent English and French (written & spoken).

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Inspirational team leader able to build engagement and drive high performance.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills across senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Hands‑on decision maker with commercial awareness and resilience.
• Ability to navigate complex priorities and resolve conflicting objectives.
• Passion for standardization, simplification, and excellence.
• Play a key role in FBC Group’s strategic transformation and growth, within the wider Ferrero ecosystem.
• Lead a central function with high visibility and direct business impact.
• Work in a dynamic multinational environment with strong collaboration across Marketing, Operations, Innovation, Finance and Group partners.
• Develop and shape the Planning Centre of Excellence of the future.