Sr Mgr, Strategic Partners & S&OP (Sofia office)
Core
Manage end-to-end supply chain relationships with key strategic partners (Monster, Costa) and support Integrated Planning and S&OP governance for a global consumer goods company.
Role type
Senior Manager, Strategic Partners & S&OP
Builds
Integrated supply chain plans, governance models, and cross-functional collaboration frameworks for co-packing and toll manufacturing partners.
Domain
Consumer Goods / Beverages / Supply Chain Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery (strategic partnerships & supply chain governance)
Required skills
Supply chain management, S&OP governance, contract negotiation, financial acumen, stakeholder management, cross-functional leadership, risk management, continuous improvement, pricing analysis, new product costing
Preferred skills
MBA or Master's degree, experience managing contract/toll manufacturers, advanced proficiency in SAP/IBP
Technologies
SAP, IBP, supply chain analytics platforms
Responsibilities
Act as primary supply chain business contact and governance lead for assigned strategic partners; translate joint business priorities into actionable supply chain plans; support contract negotiations, toll fee governance, and pricing reviews; orchestrate collaboration across Procurement, Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and R&D teams; establish and embed standardized S&OP processes and performance reviews; drive continuous improvement programs for service, cost, inventory, and capacity; maintain forward-looking visibility of supply chain risks.
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on leadership