S&OP Leader — Manufacturing Planning & Operations

LMK Recruiting Solutions; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LMK Recruiting Solutions seeks a Manager of Sales & Operations Planning to oversee the end-to-end planning process in the Greater Chicago Area. You will lead S&OP functions and manage cross-functional teams, ensuring operational excellence in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in supply chain leadership, with strong skills in inventory management and a deep understanding of various operating models. Join us to drive strategic planning and enhance business performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, planning, or operations leadership.
• Proven experience leading Buyers and Planners in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of MTO, ATO, ETO, and MTS operating models.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the S&OP process, aligning demand forecasts with supply, capacity, and inventory strategies.
• Lead and develop the Buying and Planning teams.
• Establish and track KPIs including forecast accuracy and inventory turns.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical mindset

Inventory management

Data translation into action

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field

Job description

LMK Recruiting Solutions seeks a Manager of Sales & Operations Planning to oversee the end-to-end planning process in the Greater Chicago Area. You will lead S&OP functions and manage cross-functional teams, ensuring operational excellence in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in supply chain leadership, with strong skills in inventory management and a deep understanding of various operating models. Join us to drive strategic planning and enhance business performance.