Description
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) to lead our S&OP function. This critical role will be responsible for creating a process that will drive alignment between our commercial, marketing, operations, and finance teams to optimise our supply chain, improve forecast accuracy, and enhance overall business performance.
S&OP Leadership
- Lead and manage the S&OP process, ensuring it is efficient, effective, and aligned with the company's strategic objectives.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and decision-making within the S&OP team.
- Drive a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Maintain supply routings for brand/sales country/product combinations to convert the latest demand consensus forecast into operational production site SKU forecasts (provided on a monthly basis and broken down by day at Peak).
Demand Planning
- Oversee the demand planning process, including forecasting, demand shaping, and inventory management.
- Analyse market trends, customer behaviour, and historical data to generate accurate demand forecasts.
- Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to understand customer needs and develop effective demand planning strategies.
Supply Planning
- Work closely with the supply chain team to optimize supply chain operations, including production planning, inventory management, and procurement.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks such as supplier disruptions and capacity constraints.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve supply chain efficiency and responsiveness.
Performance Management
- Key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the S&OP process.
- Monitor and analyse performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
- Implement corrective actions to address performance gaps.
How You Make Your Mark
You’ll utilize data-driven insights to identify opportunities for cost reduction, revenue growth, and operational efficiency contributing to the overall success of the brand.
What You Bring To The Party
- Degree/Degree calibre in Supply Chain Management or Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in supply chain management with strong focus on S&OP.
- Proven track record of leading successful S&OP processes that drive significant business impact.
- Strong analytical skills combined with problem-solving capabilities.
- Deep understanding of supply chain principles as well as forecasting techniques.
- Consumer-centric approach; commercially aware; understanding of e-commerce dynamics.
- Understanding of Supply Chain planning processes along with customer services logistics expertise.
- Comfortable managing manual processes alongside Excel analysis proficiency.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams at all levels within an organization effectively.
- Highly motivated individual who is results-oriented; capable of creating an impactful S&OP process while selling its benefits effectively across stakeholders bringing it life successfully .
- Strong quantitative aptitude coupled with analytical skills .
- Strong decision-making ability especially in ambiguous situations .
- Excellent stakeholder management skills .