Sales & Operations Planning Manager

Saint-Gobain Abrasives; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint‑Gobain is seeking an S&OP Manager to bridge demand, supply, and finance. The role leads cross-functional meetings, optimizes inventory and production, and uses data analytics to drive profitability. Hybrid role in Worcester, MA with 2-3 days on-site.

Responsibilities include development and execution of S&OP plans, sourcing and tracking key materials, and coordinating with Sales, Finance and Operations to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field.
• 3–5 years in Supply Chain, Demand Planning or Production Planning.
• 1–3 years in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Strong ability to interpret data, build statistical models and forecast.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, QAD) and APS.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly S&OP cycles including demand and supply reviews.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance to forecast demand.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and logistics to match capacity and demand.
• Develop KPIs and align supply plans with financial targets.
• Identify risks and propose scenarios for executive decisions.

Skills

Data interpretation

Forecasting tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Demand planning

Production planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QAD

APS

Job description

Saint‑Gobain is a global company with a 360‑year legacy, combining the stability of a Global 500 organization with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of small, innovative start‑ups. It is one of only two companies worldwide consistently recognized as both a Top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, supported by nearly 200,000 diverse employees collaborating across the globe.

Saint‑Gobain Specialty Grains and Powders designs and manufactures tailored material solutions for our customers, worldwide. Our advanced ceramic materials solutions enable our customers to meet the toughest application requirements in a broad range of markets, such as: Abrasives, Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Semiconductors and many others. We work in close collaboration with customers at any step of their journey. We are going further together!

What’s the job?

This is a hybrid role coming into the Worcester, MA location 2-3 days a week.

An S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) Manager bridges demand, supply, and finance, ensuring monthly plans align with company goals. They lead cross-functional meetings, optimize inventory and production strategies, and use data analytics to drive decisions that enhance profitability. This role requires balancing demand forecasting with capacity, managing stakeholders, and improving supply chain efficiency.

In addition to developing Sales and Operations strategies, this position will drive the execution of these plans. Common tasks may include directly placing and tracking key raw material orders, managing various vendor order levels to optimize cost and inventory, gathering and summarizing sales forecasts, modeling and projecting supply/demand to assist with production and capacity planning, and developing supply/demand related strategies to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and reduce risk.

Essential Functions:

• Process Facilitation: Lead monthly S&OP cycles, including demand review, supply review, and executive meetings to drive consensus.
• Demand Planning: Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to analyze demand trends, promotions, and new product launches to create a unified forecast.
• Supply Planning: Coordinate with manufacturing and logistics to ensure production capacity meets demand while optimizing safety stocks.
• Inventory & Financial Alignment: Develop, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to align operational plans with financial targets.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify and resolve supply-demand gaps and bottlenecks, presenting scenarios for executive decision‑making.

What do you bring?

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or related field. Master's Degree a plus in Supply Chain Management, Business or related field
• 3-5 years' experience In Supply Chain, Demand Planning or Production Planning
• 1-3 years' experience In Industrial or Manufacturing setting
• Strong ability to interpret data, build statistical models, and use forecasting tools
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QAD) and Advanced Planning Systems (APS).
• Proven ability to influence cross‑functional teams (Sales, Finance, Operations) and senior leadership.

Pay Transparency:

Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint‑Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $102,000.00 to $158,000.00 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 13% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $115,200.00-TTC to $178,500.00-TTC. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.