Sales Planning & Operations Lead

specialized asia pacific pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SPECIALIZED ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. is seeking a Sales Planning & Operations Lead to power commercial performance across Asia.

This role sits at the crossroads of Sales, Planning, Operations and Finance, leading the S&OP process, sharpening demand forecasting, optimizing inventory and turning data into actionable insights for faster decisions. You'll collaborate with Independent Bicycle Dealers, Distributors, Owned Retail and Digital Commerce, ensuring the right product is in the right place at

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years' experience in Sales Operations, Demand Planning, Commercial Analytics or Supply Chain.
• Strong experience with S&OP/IBP, forecasting and inventory management.
• Confidence working with ERP, CRM, BI/data visualization tools and advanced Excel.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations.
• Experience working across multiple markets, channels or distributor networks is a strong advantage.
• A passion for cycling, outdoor sport and rider culture would be right at home here.

Responsibilities

• Lead S&OP: Drive the monthly Asia Hub S&OP cycle and build demand forecasts across Bikes, Equipment and Apparel.
• Optimize inventory: Monitor stock levels, MOS and stock turns, identifying supply risks and opportunities.
• Turn data into action: Own commercial reporting and provide clear insights across sales, orders, inventory and margin.
• Support product lifecycle: Partner with commercial teams on new product launches, allocation and end-of-life inventory strategies.
• Improve how we work: Strengthen data and processes across Oracle, Salesforce and our commercial systems, identifying opportunities to simplify and automate.
• Connect the business: Bring Sales, Operations, Finance, Global Planning and market teams together around clear commercial priorities.

Skills

Sales Operations

Demand Planning

Forecasting

Inventory Management

ERP

CRM

BI Tools

Excel Proficiency

Cross-functional

Tools

Oracle

Salesforce

Job description

We're looking for a Sales Planning & Operations Lead to help power our commercial performance across Asia.

Sitting at the intersection of Sales, Planning, Operations and Finance, you'll lead our S&OP process, sharpen demand forecasting, optimize inventory and turn commercial data into insights that help our teams make better, faster decisions.

Working across Independent Bicycle Dealers, Distributors, Owned Retail and Digital Commerce, you'll play a key role in making sure we have the right product, in the right place, at the right time.

What you'll do

• Lead S&OP: Drive the monthly Asia Hub S&OP cycle and build demand forecasts across Bikes, Equipment and Apparel.
• Optimize inventory: Monitor stock levels, MOS and stock turns, identifying supply risks and opportunities.
• Turn data into action: Own commercial reporting and provide clear insights across sales, orders, inventory and margin.
• Support product lifecycle: Partner with commercial teams on new product launches, allocation and end-of-life inventory strategies.
• Improve how we work: Strengthen data and processes across Oracle, Salesforce and our commercial systems, identifying opportunities to simplify and automate.
• Connect the business: Bring Sales, Operations, Finance, Global Planning and market teams together around clear commercial priorities.

What you'll bring

• 5–8+ years' experience in Sales Operations, Demand Planning, Commercial Analytics or Supply Chain.
• Strong experience with S&OP/IBP, forecasting and inventory management.
• Confidence working with ERP, CRM, BI/data visualization tools and advanced Excel.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations.
• Experience working across multiple markets, channels or distributor networks is a strong advantage.
• A passion for cycling, outdoor sport and rider culture would be right at home here.

The opportunity

This is a role for someone who loves connecting the dots between data, product and commercial performance.

You'll have the opportunity to influence how we plan, prioritize and operate across Asia, giving our teams the insight and operational foundation they need to grow our markets and better serve riders