S&OP Planning/Execution Manager

Description

Job Purpose

Sportgroup Americas is seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales & Operations Planning/Execution (S&OP/E) Manager to lead and optimize our S&OP (longer term) and S&OE (short term) processes. This critical role will ensure alignment across sales, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and logistics to meet our operational and strategic objectives. As the S&OP/E Manager, you will be instrumental in driving collaboration, enhancing forecast accuracy, and improving inventory and production planning to support our growth in the artificial turf industry

Duties and Responsibilities

S&OP/E Leadership

• Develop, lead, and continuously improve the S&OP and S&OE processes, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to create demand and supply plans that balance customer needs, production capacity, and inventory goals.
• Act as the primary process owner of the S&OP and S&OE framework, coordinating stakeholders and driving accountability for actions and results.

Demand Planning

• Collaborate with the sales team to build demand forecasts inclusive of promotions, seasonality, and customer trends.
• Summarize sales forecasts and analysis to the operations team, ensuring demand signals are clear and actionable.
• Monitor demand variability and facilitate the adjustment of forecasts to mitigate risks to production and delivery

Supply Planning

• Partner with manufacturing, procurement, and logistics teams to optimize production schedules, manage raw material inventory, and address supply constraints.
• Support operations teams  in the use of capacity and inventory simulations to anticipate risks and develop contingency plans.
• Work with the operations team to evaluate production changeovers, outsourcing opportunities, and other strategies to improve operational efficiency, keeping the sales teams informed of shifts in production strategy

Performance Management

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, on-time delivery, and production adherence.
• Provide regular reporting to senior leadership on S&OP and S&OE performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of S&OP and S&OE processes

Team and Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with sales, finance, manufacturing, and logistics teams to ensure alignment of S&OP and S&OE outputs with business goals.
• Facilitate monthly cycle for S&OP, and weekly cucle for S&OE meetings, fostering data-driven decision-making and effective communication across all levels of the organization.
• Mentor and develop team members involved in S&OP and S&OE activities, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field; MBA preferred
• Experience: 5-10 years of experience in S&OP, demand planning, supply chain, or production planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proven track record of implementing and improving S&OP processes in a small-to-midsized organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI or Tableau).
• Experience with supply chain management software and inventory optimization techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership skills to drive change, develop team capabilities, and foster cross-functional collaboration

Job Offering

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• Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401k, life, STD/LTD, etc....