Demand Planning and S&OP Manager
Core
Manage sales forecasts and S&OP processes for assigned manufacturing sites to align production capacity with demand and achieve business targets.
Role type
Senior Demand Planning and S&OP Manager
Builds
Monthly S&OP cycles, demand forecasts, production allocation plans, and inventory optimization strategies.
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Statistical forecasting methodologies, S&OP process implementation, demand-supply alignment, BI tools proficiency, SAP HANA/SAC, data integrity advocacy, cross-functional collaboration, strategic thinking, project management
Preferred skills
Experience with forecasting tools (algorithms, data disaggregation), multicultural organization experience, facilitation skills, business travel adaptability
Technologies
SAP HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Google Workspace, specialized statistical demand planning software
Responsibilities
Execute monthly S&OP process for assigned manufacturing sites, analyze forecast deviations and exceptions, align production capacity with demand, manage and optimize inventory at site level, lead allocation plans, monitor assumptions and risks for mid-to-long-term targets, facilitate resolution of short-term issues, prepare data and scenarios for S&OP meetings, write meeting minutes and follow up on actions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC