S&OP, efficiency and AI Leader (São Paulo/SP)

Job Description Summary

The S&OP, Operational Efficiency & AI Leader drives the S&OP process across Latin America while leading Operational Efficiency, Lean, and AI initiatives. This role enables cross-functional alignment, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement to enhance business performance and operational efficiency.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead the deployment, governance, and continuous improvement of the S&OP process across Latin America, ensuring alignment between demand, capacity, operations, portfolio, and financial objectives;
• Facilitate executive planning cycles and cross-functional reviews, driving data-driven decision-making and collaboration across Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Product teams;
• Establish, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying risks, opportunities, and scenario-based action plans to support business strategy and operational performance;
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across the region, promoting process simplification, waste elimination, productivity gains, and adoption of operational best practices;
• Identify, implement, and scale Artificial Intelligence solutions to enhance operational efficiency, improve project execution, and generate actionable insights through advanced analytics and automation.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field;
• Proven experience in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), operations, project management, and continuous improvement initiatives;
• Strong knowledge of Lean methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S) and operational excellence practices;
• Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in planning and business tools such as SAP, P6, Excel, and digital/AI-enabled solutions;
• Fluency in English, with demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional collaboration across a regional environment;
• Intermediate Spanish is a plus.