Interim Director, Demand Planning & S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning)

xNorth - Executive Interim Management; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An executive interim management company is seeking an Interim Director for Demand Planning & S&OP to support a mid-sized manufacturing firm's operational transformation. This senior leadership role involves designing and leading a robust S&OP process, collaborating closely with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain. Candidates must have over 10 years of experience in supply chain roles, particularly in demand planning and S&OP, along with strong facilitation skills for cross-functional alignment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in Supply Chain, with demand planning and S&OP expertise.
• Proven ability to align Sales, Marketing, and Operations within planning frameworks.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills for cross-functional alignment.

Responsibilities

• Implement and lead the end-to-end S&OP cycle.
• Assess current planning and forecasting environment.
• Transfer knowledge and ensure sustainability of the process.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Demand Planning

S&OP Expertise

Cross-Functional Communication

Forecast Accuracy

Job description

Interim Director, Demand Planning & S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning)

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Role:

Director, Demand Planning & S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning)

Location:

Canada (Quebec or Ontario)

Start Date:

ASAP

Duration:

6 months

Context

xNorth is supporting a mid-sized manufacturing company undergoing operational transformation. We seek senior leadership to reinforce the demand planning and S&OP function, aiming to implement a structured, cross-functional planning process to improve visibility, forecast reliability, and decision-making.

Mission

We need a senior leader to design and lead a robust S&OP process, collaborating with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to align capacity, inventory, and production plans with demand. The role involves strategic and operational responsibilities, including managing transformation and daily planning activities.

Key Objectives

• Improve forecast accuracy by integrating inputs from Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain
• Establish a collaborative and structured S&OP cycle
• Lead planning meetings and drive cross-functional alignment
• Build internal capabilities through coaching and process implementation
• Support better decisions on inventory, production, capacity, and customer service

Responsibilities

• Assess current planning and forecasting environment
• Implement and lead the end-to-end S&OP cycle
• Work with Sales and Marketing to align forecasts with strategies
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to translate demand into operational plans
• Define and monitor planning KPIs and dashboards
• Run planning meetings, facilitate collaboration, and ensure accountability
• Transfer knowledge and ensure sustainability of the process

Profile

• 10+ years experience in Supply Chain, with demand planning and S&OP expertise
• Proven ability to align Sales, Marketing, and Operations within planning frameworks
• Background in food & beverage manufacturing, FMCG, or supply chain-intensive sectors
• Strong facilitation and communication skills for cross-functional alignment
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and structured to deliver impact quickly

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

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