Head of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

Role Overview

The Head of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) will take on a central role in the further development of the company-wide control, establishing the Executive-S&OP-process and preparing cross-functional management decisions.

What You Will Do

The role involves establishing and being responsible for Corporate S&OP, including governance, standards, decision-making rights, and process rhythm. The Head of S&OP will bring together demand, supply, long-term capacities, inventory, material requirements, and financial impacts into an integrated overall picture.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have at least ten years of relevant professional experience in S&OP, integrated planning, supply chain strategy, FP&A, or corporate planning in an international industrial environment.

Requirements

• At least ten years of relevant professional experience in S&OP, integrated planning, supply chain strategy, FP&A, or corporate planning in an international industrial environment.
• Two convincing possible career backgrounds: a leadership from SCM/S&OP with a developed financial understanding or an experienced leadership from Finance/FP&A with a solid experience in the supply chain environment.
• Very good knowledge of scenario planning, inventory economics, performance management, and the preparation of management decisions.
• Proven success in leading cross-functional changes, even without formal authority.
• Experience with the integration of advanced planning platforms, analytics, and data governance into cross-functional planning; experience with o9 or a comparable platform is an advantage, but not a requirement.
• Proven responsibility for the establishment or establishment of a company-wide S&OP, SIOP, or IBP process across multiple functions and locations.
• Proven ability to link operational and financial planning and to prepare decision-ready scenarios for senior management.
• Proven, measurable business success in the areas of customer service, inventory, working capital, capacities, and costs.
• Fluent English skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Wellness
• Relocation assistance