Sales & Operations Planning Manager
Position Summary
Industrial multinational company is conducting a confidential search for a Sales & Operations Planning Manager. Overseeing supply chain operations, ensuring demand & supply alignment while optimizing inventory levels without affecting business objectives, the Sales & Operations Planning Manager will act as a key link between Plants and Sales.
Major Responsibilities
Act as the link between Sales / Customer Service and the manufacturing units; Drive continuous Process Improvement in alignment with Supply Chain business partners (CS / Logistics & Procurement); Reporting and analysis; Own the BUs S&OP processes at site level (factories) and regional level (sales & marketing); Support the customer complaints process; Ensure the monthly fixed activities required to support the monthly planning cycle are implemented effectively; Manage the monthly demand planning process; Manage intercompany flows, defining target stock holding in alignment with supply chain’s conditions; Implement and manage target product availability with the commercial team, set appropriate stocking strategies, planning parameters, define optimal target inventory and measure against plan; Coordinate the team to ensure efficient and effective information flow between regions; Act as primary source of information on plant’s status and inventory levels with commercial team.
Position Requirements
Leadership and People Management skills; Cross-Functional Collaboration & Effective Communication; 5+ years of business operations and supply chain experience; Fluent in English (spoken and written); Extensive knowledge of Sales and Operations Planning processes & IBP; Degree in Engineering, Economics or similar fields; SAP knowledge is a plus; Requires business travel nationally and internationally.
What We Offer
Contractual level and remuneration scheme will be discussed in light of the experience possess by the candidate.
EEO Statement
This announcement is open to candidates of all genders, as well as to candidates belonging to protected categories under Law 68 / 99, Article 1.