About this role
Job Description Summary Provide the analytical and governance for the Manufacturing S&OP process.
Job Description Key responsibilities: •Coordinate the monthly S&OP cycle. •Prepare Demand Review and Supply Review inputs. •Consolidate demand, capacity, backlog and manufacturing data. •Maintain S&OP dashboards and KPIs. •Identify demand/supply gaps and risks. •Prepare Executive S&OP material. •Track decisions, actions and escalations. •Standardize S&OP reporting across Manufacturing Units. •Support scenario analysis and what if simulations. •Review Planning
Key deliverables: •Monthly S&OP package. •Global demand vs. capacity dashboard. •Risk analysis. •Executive S&OP reporting.
Candidate Requirements Education
• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field. Years of Experience
• Minimum: 2–4 years of professional experience in Supply Chain Planning, Demand/Supply Planning, or Manufacturing Operations. • Ideal: Experience specifically within an S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) • Technical Skills & Background
• S&OP Process Knowledge: Deep understanding of the end-to-end S&OP cycle, including the integration of demand forecasting, capacity planning, and financial alignment. • Data Analytics & Modeling: Advanced proficiency in data consolidation and manipulation. Ability to perform "what-if" scenario analysis and simulation modeling to identify supply/demand gaps. • Tool Proficiency: • Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas). • Proficiency in data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) for building and maintaining executive-level dashboards.
• Reporting: Proven ability to synthesize complex operational data into concise, high-level presentations for executive leadership. Core Competencies
• Cross-functional Communication: Ability to coordinate across different Manufacturing Units and facilitate productive meetings. • Analytical Rigor: A proactive approach to identifying risks and gaps in the supply chain before they escalate. • Process Improvement: A mindset focused on standardizing reporting and improving the efficiency of the planning cycle. • Attention to Detail: High accuracy in tracking decisions, actions, and KPIs across the global manufacturing footprint.
Permanent UK Work Permit required
Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No