Manufacturing S&OP Support

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