Head of Sales & Operation Planning (S&OP)

Calor; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Birmingham is seeking a Head of Sales & Operations Planning. This role focuses on driving cross-functional collaboration and aligning operational plans with financial goals. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience, knowledge of supply chain processes, and the ability to leverage data analytics for decision-making. This position offers significant influence at the senior leadership level and a platform for career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving collaboration.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain, demand forecasting, and operations planning.
• A track record of using data and analytics to support decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end S&OP process across functions.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to deliver integrated plans.
• Drive continuous improvement leveraging data for decision-making.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Supply chain knowledge

Data analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Process improvement

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

Overview

Lead the end-to-end S&OP process, ensuring that sales, supply chain, finance, HR, and procurement work in true partnership. Facilitate collaboration across the business, bringing teams together to deliver accurate demand forecasts, balanced supply, and optimised performance. Drive continuous improvement, identifying smarter ways of working and leveraging data to strengthen decision-making. Connect strategy to execution, ensuring our operations plans align with financial goals and future growth. Engage senior leadership, influencing direction and providing clear recommendations that balance risk, opportunity, and efficiency. Build resilience into our planning, identifying risks and developing contingency strategies.

Role scope

As Head of Sales & Operations Planning, you'll play a key role in aligning our commercial, operational, and financial goals—helping us achieve greater efficiency, customer satisfaction, and long-term growth. This is your chance to influence decisions at the highest level, drive cross-functional collaboration, and make a lasting impact on how Calor operates.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving collaboration.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain, demand forecasting, and operations planning.
• A track record of using data and analytics to support decision-making.
• Confidence in engaging and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience with ERP or planning systems (SAP/Oracle a plus).
• Ability to deliver process improvements and support change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end S&OP process, ensuring partnership across functions and accurate demand forecasting, supply planning, and performance optimization.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to deliver integrated plans and value-driven decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement by leveraging data to strengthen decision-making and operations.
• Align operations plans with financial goals and future growth strategies.
• Engage senior leadership, providing clear recommendations that balance risk, opportunity, and efficiency.
• Identify risks and develop contingency strategies to build planning resilience.

Career progression

This role offers a platform for growth, providing exposure across multiple business areas and strategic decision-making.

Benefits

Making an impact: You'll be at the center of a function that directly improves efficiency, performance, and customer outcomes.