S&OP Manager

Perfetti Van Melle; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO package (vacation, wellness, pay‑t

13 paid holidays

401k with company match

Annual bonus potential

Comprehensive health insurance

Education subsidy

Parental leave (20w maternity, 12w p)

Membership reimbursements (Sam's/Costc

Job summary

Perfetti Van Melle USA is seeking an experienced S&OP/IBP lead to drive monthly integrated business planning for AMR, covering demand and supply alignment across USA, Canada, Mexico, and LATAM. You will deploy the Global S&OP Playbook, establish governance, and provide insights to executives and cross-functional teams.

The role requires collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to optimize forecasting, reconcile plans, and support decision-making while managing change across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• MBA is a plus but not required.
• 3–5 years in standard S&OP/IBP, demand or supply planning in CPG or related industry.
• Experience facilitating cross-functional planning cycles without direct authority.
• Experience with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations in a matrixed environment.
• Proficiency with planning systems (SAP IBP, o9, Kinaxis, Anaplan) and advanced Excel.
• Certification in IBP (Oliver Wight) and APICS/ASCM CPIM/CSCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead S&OP cycles: monthly integrated business planning with demand and supply reviews.
• Lead S&OE process: manage demand control, supply execution, and meetings.
• Drive cross-functional governance, deck preparation, and reporting.
• Ensure aligned ‘one-number’ forecast with production and distribution.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations on NPDs and promos.
• Generate monthly constrained forecast and drive consensus.

Skills

S&OP/IBP facilitation

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive presentation

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

SAP IBP

o9/Kinaxis/Anaplan

Power BI/Tableau

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain/ related field

MBA a plus

Tools

SAP IBP

o9

Kinaxis

Anaplan

Excel (advanced)

Power BI/Tableau

Job description

Overview

The scope of this role is to drive the improvement and standardization of S&OP and S&OE processes within Perfetti Van Melle for AMR. The scope includes ownership and execution of each of the S&OP/S&OE processes and constrained forecast. It also includes consolidation of the Global and AMR ES&OP which includes USA, Canada, Mexico and LATAM. This role involves the effective deployment of the Global S&OP Playbook with key focus on establishing governance and standards of all areas of the process. This includes cross-functional calibration and analyzing the relevant information necessary to prepare the information pack for each cycle and by proactively communicating with, and bringing insight to, the multiple business leaders and step facilitators involved in the process. This role is also responsible for ensuring that all parties are aware of the key business issues, reconciliation and recommendations developed and kept informed of decisions made throughout the process. This role will be integral in the evolution of our S&OP process and deployment across the PVM business.

What You Will Do

• Lead S&OP Cycles: Manage monthly integrated business planning cycles, including demand review, supply review, integrated reconciliation and executive S&OP alignment meetings.
• Lead S&OE Process: Collaborate cross-functional to execute the S&OE process, including demand control, supply execution and S&OE meetings.
• S&OP/S&OE Excellence: Ensure timely pre-reads, accuracy in data, and global/regional decks and reporting; drive continuous improvement and influence outcomes across both S&OP and S&OE.
• Demand & Supply Alignment: Drive the "one-number" forecasting principle, matching commercial sales plans with production and distribution capabilities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to evaluate new product developments (NPDs), promotions, and consensus rolling forecasts.
• Constrained Forecast: Partner with demand and supply planning to generate the monthly constrained forecast, ensuring consensus forecast alignment across all areas.
• Change Management: Drive organizational change management and continuous improvement initiatives, partnering with cross-functional teams to identify process gaps and implement sustainable solutions

What We Need From You

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field
• MBA a plus, not required
• 3–5 years of experience in standard S&OP/IBP process (Oliver Wight), demand planning, or supply planning within CPG or a related industry
• Demonstrated experience facilitating cross-functional planning cycles (S&OP/S&OE) without direct authority over participants
• Experience working with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain/Operations stakeholders in a matrixed environment
• Proficiency with planning systems common in CPG (e.g., SAP IBP, o9, Kinaxis, Anaplan, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas); PowerBI or Tableau experience a plus
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred, given CPG prevalence)
• Strong facilitation skills — able to run structured meetings, drive decisions, and keep executives on track
• Collaboration & Influence skills to Build strong cross-functional partnerships and effectively influences stakeholders without direct authority to drive shared outcomes
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience preparing executive-level decks and pre-reads
• High attention to detail and data accuracy, especially under monthly cycle deadlines
• Comfortable managing ambiguity and competing priorities across multiple product categories/regions
• Certification in Standard IBP process (Preferably Oliver Wight).
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP) strongly preferred in CPG S&OP roles

What We Offer

• PTO package including vacation, wellness, and pay it forward time off
• 13 paid holidays
• 401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country
• Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Annual well-being subsidy
• 20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options
• Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement
• Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, Etc.)
• Modest monthly candy allotments (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)

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Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity/non-discrimination employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati