Manufacturing S&OP Support

Job description

Job Description

Summary Provide the analytical and governance for the Manufacturing S&OP process.

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