Director of S&OP & Integrated Planning

Backyard Products; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Backyard Products in Plano, Texas is seeking a Corporate Director of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) responsible for leading the organization's integrated business planning process. This strategic role involves collaborating with sales, operations, and finance teams to optimize performance and improve forecast accuracy.

The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, executive-level communication abilities, and a minimum of 10 years in S&OP, ideally within manufacturing or consumer products environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain, Demand Planning.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of forecasting methodologies and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve the S&OP process across all business units.
• Develop and execute integrated business planning strategies.
• Oversee demand forecasting processes to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Executive-level communication skills

Cross-functional leadership

Data analytics

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, or related field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)

Excel

Business intelligence tools

Job description

Backyard Products in Plano, Texas is seeking a Corporate Director of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) responsible for leading the organization's integrated business planning process. This strategic role involves collaborating with sales, operations, and finance teams to optimize performance and improve forecast accuracy.

The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, executive-level communication abilities, and a minimum of 10 years in S&OP, ideally within manufacturing or consumer products environments.