Sales Planning and Operations Assistant Manager

Role Overview

The Operations & Planning Assistant Manager is a key business partner role at the intersection of Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain, responsible for turning commercial strategy into disciplined execution.

What You Will Do

The role drives business performance by leading forecasting, allocation, and operational planning for new launches and non-sellable items, ensuring risks and opportunities are proactively managed to maximize sell-in, improve inventory productivity, and support profitable growth.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have experience in sales operations, demand planning, supply chain, commercial planning, or related function in a Wholesale environment, with strong analytical skills, excellent organizational skills, and strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Requirements

• Experience in sales operations, demand planning, supply chain, commercial planning, or related function in a Wholesale environment
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, matrix environment
• Experience with forecasting, allocation, reporting, and performance analysis
• Exposure to S&OP or integrated business planning processes is a strong advantage
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into business recommendations
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive execution across teams
• Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Very Strong proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP (AX preferred), PowerBi and reporting tools