Senior S&OP & Demand Planning Manager

CV Screen; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Sales and Operational Planning Manager to lead robust planning processes. The role requires proven experience in S&OP within a manufacturing environment, strong leadership and analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with teams. The position offers a salary of £75,000, an excellent benefits package, and opportunities for long-term career progression. This is an office-based role with some travel involved.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Bonus potential

Pension

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading S&OP / IBP processes within a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and analytical skills.
• Background in forecasting, inventory management and planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and lead robust Sales & Operations Planning processes across multiple business units.
• Drive accurate demand, supply and inventory planning aligned to budget and strategic objectives.
• Work closely with commercial, operations, finance and supply chain teams to ensure joined-up planning.
• Develop and present planning scenarios, KPIs and performance insights to senior leadership.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service levels, efficiency and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Forecasting

Inventory Management

Job description

A well-established manufacturing company in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Sales and Operational Planning Manager to lead robust planning processes. The role requires proven experience in S&OP within a manufacturing environment, strong leadership and analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with teams. The position offers a salary of £75,000, an excellent benefits package, and opportunities for long-term career progression. This is an office-based role with some travel involved.