Planning Manager (S&OP / Demand & Supply Planning

Planning Manager (S&OP / Demand & Supply Planning

 

Job Description

The  S&OP Lead  coordinates cross-functional planning to align demand forecasts, supply capabilities, and financial goals. The role involves collecting and validating planning data, developing demand and supply plans, identifying gaps, and preparing scenarios. The S&OP Lead facilitates pre-S&OP and executive meetings, presents recommendations, drives decision-making, and ensures agreed plans are executed and monitored for continuous improvement.

• Data Gathering  : Collecting historical sales data, inventory levels, capacity metrics, and financial inputs.

• Demand Planning  : Forecasting customer demand using statistical models and market intelligence.

• Supply Planning  : Evaluating the ability to meet demand given capacity and inventory constraints.

• Pre-S&OP Meeting  : Reviewing imbalances, creating scenarios, and developing recommendations.