Sales & Operations Planning Manager

ZipRecruiter; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Sales & Operations Planning Manager to enhance their logistics operations. This role involves improving efficiency, managing forecasting processes, and overseeing logistics systems. The candidate will play a strategic role in driving innovation towards 100% renewable energy.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Enhanced pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

25 holidays plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in people management and project management.
• Ability to analyze large datasets.
• Understanding of cylinder and bulk gas businesses.

Responsibilities

• Oversee S&OP process for bulk and cylinder businesses.
• Collaborate with logistics teams for accurate forecasting.
• Manage logistics systems to meet business needs.

Skills

People management skills

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Strong communication

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Sales & Operations Planning Manager

Req ID: 8590

Company: Flogas Britain

Salary: £45,000.00 to £50,000.00

Location: Leicester, GB, LE7 1PF

Contract Type: Permanent

Location Type: Hybrid

Join us at Flogas, where we offer training, support, benefits, and opportunities to develop within our 1,350-strong team.

Flogas is powered by people committed to doing energy right by customers across homes and businesses nationwide. Our team includes drivers, technicians, customer experience experts, site managers, engineers, and electricians, all working together to serve our customers effectively.

Role Overview: Sales & Operations Planning Manager

We are transforming our service delivery—improving efficiency, centralizing scheduling, and employing smarter forecasting. We seek a forward-thinking leader to advance this journey. As a key figure in our logistics team, you will oversee our S&OP process for both bulk and cylinder businesses, collaborating with operational and logistics teams to develop accurate short, medium, and long-term forecasts using datasets from Optitool, including Opti4cast. You will also manage our logistics systems, Touchstar and Optitool, ensuring they support our customer and business needs. This role offers a strategic opportunity to influence how Flogas delivers energy now and in the future.

Flogas aims to deliver 100% renewable energy by 2040, supporting customers to reduce emissions and exploring new technologies like heat pumps, solar panels, biofuels, and renewable gases. Join us to contribute to these innovative initiatives and secure your career future.

Candidate Requirements:

• People management skills
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• IT systems knowledge, especially Excel and Access
• Project management experience
• Ability to analyze large data sets to improve business performance
• Understanding of cylinder and bulk gas businesses
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Commercial and business acumen

Technical Skills Needed:

• Forecasting and data analysis using Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems
• Demand and supply planning
• Negotiation skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Understanding of how S&OP supports business strategy

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance plan
• Health and wellbeing support, including flu jabs and eye care vouchers
• Discounts from major brands
• 25 holidays plus bank holidays and an additional volunteering day (pro-rated)
• Enhanced family leave policies

About Flogas

Flogas supplies LPG across Britain, aiming for 100% renewable energy by 2040. Backed by Group DCC, we have grown over 35 years and are investing in infrastructure and innovation for a sustainable future.

Our Commitment to Equality

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of background, including age, gender, ethnicity, disability, or marital status. We are dedicated to creating an engaging and inclusive workplace.