Logistics & Operations Planning Manager (Sales and Operations Planning / S&OP)

The role

Design and lead the company-wide S&OP process that aligns fleet demand with production, supply, inventory and financial plans. Run the monthly planning cadence and drive scenario and trade-off decisions across functions.

What you will do

• Design and lead the company-wide S&OP process to align fleet demand, production, supply readiness, inventory and financial plans.
• Establish and run the monthly planning cadence, including demand review, supply review, scenario planning and executive alignment.
• Partner with Logistics, Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Chain and Operations teams to maintain one integrated view of priorities, risks and constraints.
• Drive scenario analysis and trade-off decisions on demand changes, supply constraints, capacity, inventory and cost.
• Develop and track planning metrics such as forecast accuracy, plan attainment, inventory health, service readiness and cost control.
• Create executive-ready communications and recommendations, and drive continuous improvement in planning processes, tools and reporting.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, Finance or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in S&OP, demand planning, supply planning, production planning, supply chain operations or a related cross-functional planning role.
• Proven experience leading planning processes across operations, finance, manufacturing and supply chain functions.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable decisions and business recommendations.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, technology hardware or other complex operational environments.
• Strong understanding of demand and supply balancing, capacity planning, inventory strategy and cost management.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence teams and leaders across functions.

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Administration or a related field.
• Experience implementing or scaling an S&OP or integrated business planning process in a high-growth company.
• Experience with SAP, S/4HANA, IBP or related ERP/planning systems.
• APICS/ASCM certification, such as CPIM, CSCP or CLTD.
• Experience supporting launch, fleet operations or new product introduction environments.

About the company

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