Required Global Demand & S&OP Planning Manager
About the role:
The Global Demand & S&OP Planning Manager drives S&OP excellence across. This role leads global planning processes, enhances systems, and ensures alignment between demand and supply. Success requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Lead the Global Demand & S&OP Planning team and strategy implementation of S&OP culture roadmap.
Design and implement S&OP methods, tools, and best practices.
Provide inputs to global supply planning within an integrated process.
Improve planning processes for efficiency, accuracy, and agility.
Own planning systems roadmap (Jedox, SO99) and drive adoption.
Evaluate and implement new planning technologies.
Lead and support local S&OP processes aligned with global standards.
Drive scenario planning, including risks and opportunities.
Partner with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, and Operations.
Requirements: Bachelors degree in industrial engineering or related field (MBA advantage).
5+ years leading S&OP (Demand, Supply, Production, Inventory).
Experience implementing planning in global organizations.
Strong training, facilitation, and presentation skills.
Experience with change management methodologies.
SAP ERP experience required.
Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
Strong leadership and cross-functional influence skills.
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving ability.
Able to work under tight deadlines.
Fluent in English.
This position is open to all candidates.