Sales and Operations Planning Manager; m​/f​/d

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NACOS Marine is a globally integrated group of companies at the forefront of maritime automation, navigation, and control systems. Building on decades of expertise and a heritage of trusted solutions, NACOS Marine continues to pioneer technologies that set the standard for safer, smarter, and more efficient ship operations worldwide.

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Manager (m/f/d) to drive, develop, and execute the S&OP process within NACOS Marine. In this key role, you will take ownership of the entire S&OP framework, working within broad but defined guidelines, and act as a strategic facilitator to align demand, procurement, production, and delivery capacities. You will be empowered to identify improvement opportunities, implement best practices, and ensure an effective cross-functional S&OP culture throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and continuously improve the S&OP process, including demand and supply review, forecasting, executive approval, communication, and overall process quality
• Lead S&OP meetings, ensuring active participation, engagement, and timely contributions from all stakeholders
• Enhance forecast visibility, utilization, and understanding across NACOS Marine
• Define, implement, and monitor S&OP Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) together with relevant stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for improvement within the S&OP process, manage their implementation and documentation, and provide policies, guidelines, and training as needed
• Further develop S&OP into an integrated business planning process that aligns demand planning with production and supply capacities
• Lead or support projects and initiatives related to S&OP, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and data-driven decision-making

Job Requirements

• Completed university degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Several years of relevant professional experience in Sales & Operations Planning or supply chain planning and advanced knowledge of S&OP processes, forecasting, and production planning
• Proficient stakeholder management, moderation, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical mindset with experience developing and improving processes and tools
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint; familiarity with S&OP tools or ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is an advantage
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken
• Strong can-do attitude with the ability to execute and drive initiatives
• Collaborative mindset with the capability to align and manage cross-functional business processes and a structured, detail-oriented, and confident working attitude within established frameworks while proactively identifying improvements

Why choose us and why we’d choose you?

At NACOS, we empower people to take ownership, embrace responsibility, and shape their own path. We believe authenticity, openness, and the courage to learn drive innovation. Our team is passionate about building smart technologies that help create sustainable societies, and we’re looking for a colleague who shares that passion.

We value and embrace diversity in all forms and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed.

If this sounds like your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Therefore, please submit your application today!

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Sales, Management, and Product Management
• Industries Maritime Transportation

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