Manager, S&OP

The role

The Manager, S&OP will lead and manage the Sales & Operations Planning function to align customer demand, material availability, and production capacity. This role involves overseeing demand, supply, inventory, and revenue planning processes while serving as a primary liaison between customers, manufacturing, and warehouses.

What you will do

• Lead and manage the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) function
• Develop and oversee demand, supply, inventory, and revenue planning processes
• Serve as the primary liaison between customers, manufacturing plants, warehousing providers, and internal stakeholders
• Direct material planning and fulfillment activities
• Oversee supply chain support for multiple OEM customers
• Manage material breakpoint planning and implementation for new product launches and engineering changes
• Develop contingency and risk mitigation plans for supply chain constraints
• Lead procurement activities for production-related materials and components
• Collaborate with customers, Tier 1 suppliers, and manufacturing facilities to resolve discrepancies
• Oversee shipment planning, execution, and air freight activities

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 years of people manager work experience in supply chain management/S&OP field in automotive, electronics, or manufacturing environments, working with OEMs and Tier-1 customers
• Organized and detail focused on communications and process documentation
• Ability to problem solve complex customer, vendor, warehouse & supplier issues
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• Working knowledge of ERP, MRP, and WMS
• Ability to interpret complex data sets and ERP/MRP systems
• Ability to independently lift and carry boxes weighing between 10–20 lbs
• Ability to travel up to 10% (International & Domestic)

Nice to have

• Bilingual proficiency in both Korean and English

Benefits

• No-cost employee premiums for medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits for you and eligible dependents
• Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off program including company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time
• Performance based Short-Term Incentives
• Access to confidential mental health resources
• Personal fitness goal incentives
• Paid parental leave
• Support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities
• Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance

About the company

LG Electronics is a global leader in technology with a presence in over 290 locations. Its portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions.