Sales & Operations Planning Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Specialty Grains and Powders is seeking a Hybrid S&OP Manager to align demand, supply and finance at Worcester, MA or Amherst, NY locations. You will lead monthly S&OP cycles, build forecasts with Sales and Marketing, and optimize inventory while coordinating with manufacturing and logistics.

The role requires 3–5 years in supply chain or planning, hands-on data analysis, and ERP experience (SAP/Oracle/QAD).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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 an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Strong ability to interpret data, build statistical models, and use forecasting tools.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, QAD) and APS.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly S&OP cycles, including demand review, supply review and executive meetings.
• Collaborate with sales/marketing to analyze demand trends and launches for forecasting.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and logistics to align capacity with demand.
• Develop KPIs to align operational plans with financial targets.
• Identify gaps, mitigate risks, and present scenarios for decisions.
• Develop and execute supply/demand strategies, including material orders and cost optimization.

Skills

Demand Planning

Supply Planning

Inventory Management

Data Analytics

Cross-functional Collaboration

ERP Systems

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management/Business

Master's in SCM/Business

Tools

ERP: SAP/Oracle/QAD

APS

Job description

This is a hybrid role with 2 to 3 days a week ONSITE either at our Worcester, MA or Amherst, NY - locations.

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.
• 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.

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!

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.

Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

Health and Well-being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options

LiveWell Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.

401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan

Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability

Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and

Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want

Commuter Benefits

Group Legal

Identity Theft Protection

Auto and Home Insurance

Pet Insurance and Discounts

Back-up Child and Elder Care

PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

Volunteer Day

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [e-mail] .