Global S&OP Lead

Bacardi-Martini; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay Package

Flexible work arrangements

Access to E-learning Platforms

Travel Discounts

Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance

Job summary

Bacardi-Martini is seeking a leader for the Global Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process in Indiana, Pennsylvania. The role involves driving innovative decision-making, ensuring alignment across various functions, and delivering strategic insights to support business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of Supply Chain Planning experience, strong analytical and facilitation skills, and a proven track record of influencing cross-functional teams. The position offers a competitive pay package and numerous benefits.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in S&OP, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Inventory Management.
• Strong ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across functions.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional decision-making in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end monthly Global S&OP process.
• Facilitate Demand, Supply and Weekly S&OE meetings.
• Monitor planning effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

S&OP expertise

Influencing stakeholders

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Scenario planning

Executive communication

SAP IBP/APO knowledge

Planning performance improvement

Education

7+ years of Supply Chain Planning experience

Tools

SAP IBP/APO

Job description

Lead the execution of the Global Sales & Operations Planning process, ensuring alignment between Commercial, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance functions. Drive decision‑making through integrated business planning, scenario development, risk management, and performance insights to ensure delivery of service, inventory, financial, and growth objectives.

Execute The Global S&OP Cycle

• Lead the end‑to‑end monthly Global S&OP process, ensuring timely completion of all planning activities and governance forums.
• Coordinate inputs across regions and functions to establish a single aligned business plan.
• Facilitate Demand, Supply and Weekly S&OE meetings.
• Ensure decisions, actions, and accountabilities are captured and executed.
• Govern adherence to S&OP standards, milestones, and planning calendar.

Drive Cross‑Functional Decision Making

• Challenge assumptions and planning inputs from regional through Global Demand Review.
• Capture and socialise gaps between demand, supply and financial forecast supported by action plans.
• Facilitate trade‑off discussions and decision‑making across functions.
• Escalate unresolved issues and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Drive accountability for actions and commitments resulting from the S&OP process.

Deliver Executive Insights

• Translate complex planning information into concise executive recommendations.
• Support preparation of materials for Global S&OP, LTDP, Budget, GLT, and Board reviews.
• Provide forward‑looking insights on performance risks and opportunities.
• Support leadership teams in evaluating strategic and operational choices.

Drive Planning Performance

• Own S&OP‑related KPIs including forecast accuracy, forecast bias, inventory performance, service levels, and portfolio.
• Monitor planning effectiveness and identify opportunities to improve decision quality.
• Lead root‑cause analysis of planning variances and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Drive consistency and discipline across regional planning teams.

Stakeholder & Team Leadership

• Build strong relationships with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics leaders.
• Influence stakeholders without direct authority to achieve business objectives.
• Coach and support regional planning teams on S&OP best practices.
• Act as deputy to the Global Senior Planning Manager when required.

Skills & Experience

• Expert knowledge of S&OP, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Inventory Management.
• Strong ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across functions and regions.
• Proven experience leading cross‑functional decision‑making in a matrix organization.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into business actions.
• Experience in scenario planning, risk management, and performance management.
• Strong facilitation and executive communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP IBP/APO or equivalent planning platforms.
• Proven track record of driving planning performance and continuous improvement.
• 7+ years of Supply Chain Planning, S&OP, or IBP experience in a global environment.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement

• Competitive Pay Package
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered (e.g., volunteer day)
• Retirement/Pension Plan
• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Best‑in‑class, family‑friendly, and inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements (depending on role/office/site location)
• Access to E‑learning Platforms and Career Development programs
• Travel Discounts (e.g., hotel and car rental)
• And much more!

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person's identity.