Job vacancy - Sales and Operations Planning Manager

Position: Sales and Operations Planning Manager
Reference: acsMoppm
Location: Hackney
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
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Job Title: Sales and Operations Planning Manager

Summary: Our client is currently looking for a Sales and Operations Planning Manager who will be responsible for the development and delivery of the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process. You will have a strong understanding of how to provide meaningful and actionable information utilizing large and often different types of data including sales forecasts to facilitate effective decision-making processes that drive resources requirement planning. You will help to inform and shape the key strategic business decisions.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Head of Logistics & Operations in developing and implementing effective S&OP process for the business and becoming the S&OP Champion to align the business to S&OP best practices including: -
  • Gathering the Sales forecast and data points from different commercial teams (Retail, Website and Marketplaces to create forecasts based on historic data, industry trends and intelligent information.
  • Work with the Supply Chain Manager and Manufacturing department to build the production forecast for our 7+ outsourcers.
  • Build and animate S&OP meetings involving Commercial, Finance and Production teams: Operations, Sourcing & Supply and Shipping.
  • Help facilitate cross-functional communication between Commercial teams, New Product Development teams and Production to support new product launches, line extensions, promotions, discontinuations.

Technical Requirements:

  • 2:1 BSc or higher in a STEM subject with a record of high academic achievement at a top university.
  • 2-4 years' S&OP and demand planning experience within an established FMCG business or a high growth start-up.
  • Strong understanding and experience of both traditional retail and e-commerce and marketplace selling

ACS are recruiting for a Sales and Operations Planning Manager. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Sales and Operations Planning Manager, please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Senior Sales and Operations Planning Manager. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Sales and Operations Planning Manager with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Sales and Operations Planning Manager role you desire.