Head of S&OP

The Head of S&OP is the leader of the function, responsible for estimating future product demand, including new product/seasonal/promotional forecast models, analysing all capacity constraints, and developing long term S&OP scenarios.

Client Details

Fast-growing business in the Food Manufacturing space.

Description

• Lead the S&OP process to develop a consensus demand plan, inventory strategy, and capacity plan for a portfolio of over 300 SKUs of Finished Goods and over a 1000 SKUs of RM, ensuring alignment with business strategy and customer requirements
• Implement process improvements and best practices to increase efficiency and maturity of S&OP process, resulting in better asset utilization and reliable data for Capex decisions whilst maintaining a minimum forecast accuracy of 75%.
• Experience in project management, including leading global cross-functional projects, managing project timelines and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross functional teams.
• Responsible for verifying, maintaining and updating Item Master Data and managing data supply chain.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain, including process standardization, systems automation, and streamlining of workflows.
• Develop and maintain key performance metrics for S&OP process, including forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and customer service levels, providing regular updates to the executive team.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to develop and implement new product introductions, go/no go decisions on product briefs, product phase-outs, and product transitions.

Profile

• years' experience in S&OP management in the Food Manufacturing/FMCG space.
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field (Advanced degree preferred).
• Proven experience in S&OP leadership roles within a similar industry.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and advanced planning tools.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skillset.

Job Offer

• Competitive Salary Package.
• Career Progression.
• Hybrid Working System.