S&OP Manager; Sales & Operation Planning

Position: S&OP Manager (Sales & Operation Planning)
Job Title:

S&OP Manager (Sales & Operation Planning)

Location:

Bhiwandi
Department:
Supply Chain

Building the S&OP Frameworks and setting up the rulebook to achieve 95% inventory utilization.
Developing and implementing strategic plans for sales and operations alignment, ensuring synchronization with organizational goals and market trends.
Optimizing inventory levels and SKU assortment to meet demand while minimizing carrying costs, obsolescence, and stockouts. Ensuring fill rate of 99% for high demand SKUs.
Coordinating with the procurement team to raise PO’s, release orders and schedule dispatches that align with sales forecasts, ensuring timely delivery of products to meet customer demand.
Establishing KPIs and monitoring performance of business and procurement teams against projections and targets, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed
Orchestrating b/w sales, category, operations, and finance to ensure alignment of goals, resolve conflicts, and drive continuous improvement.
Identifying potential risks to sales and operations, such as stock outs or overstock situations and developing mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on profitability.
Reviewing monthly Demand and generating the demand for new buying monthly/yearly,

Qualifications:

Education   :
Graduate in any discipline Preferably Engineering + MBA

Experience:

Minimum of 10 years of experience in Handling Sales & Operation planning for multiple sku. Import Planning & Procurement will be an added advantage.

Skills:

Strong strategic thinking and creative problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and storytelling skills.

Experience of Handling large no. of products planning.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high degree of adaptability.
Passion for start-ups and entrepreneurship