Sales & Operations Planning Manager As a Sales and Operations Planning Manager, you shall overview planning of all areas of the supply chain, such as demand planning, supply planning, and inventory planning. Participate in the development of statistical models to optimize safety stocks without negatively affecting customer service levels - Review and analyze the forecast demand versus actual demand, understanding changes and trends - Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to ensure that the promotions, visible impact orders, and new product forecasts are included in the aggregate demand - Notify Scheduling, Manufacturing & remanufacturing of significant forecast or capacity changes in a timely basis - Communicate with Manufacturing/Remanufacturing about promotions, new products forecasts, and launch timing updates - Assist in the resolution of key supply-demand/service-cost issues - Document assumptions, promotions, and adjustments to forecasts using Sales and Marketing teams' input - Analyze and upload timely and accurate periods of 12 months' forecasts on a monthly basis - Facilitate monthly demand forecast aggregation, including consensus between functions and stakeholders - Assist with the coordination, facilitation, and documentation of regularly scheduled planning meetings - Review, store, and backup final adjusted and unadjusted statistical forecasts - Create and drive continuous improvement of world-class demand planning and S&OP processes - Measure, control, and improve S&OP plan accuracy through clearly defined metrics - Lead network optimization process to mitigate costs and maximize service - Develop capacity simulation processes to run sensitivity analysis for growth Soft Skills: - Strong intellectual curiosity - Strategic and tactical thinking - Communication (both oral and written) - Interpersonal strengths - Strong organizational skills in strategy, communication at all levels and execution. - Strong leadership skills. Ability to lead, contribute, and influence others in a team-based organization - Excellent people skills, project management skills, with an ability to openly convey information to team members in a timely, concise manner. Technical Skills: - Working knowledge of modern manufacturing, material flow and improvement strategies (e.g. ELS, continuous flow, cellular etc.) and the ability to integrate those into the operation - Demonstrated understanding of financial systems and the key drivers within the manufacturing environment - Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and function specific software - Proficiency in Microsoft excel, and other programs such as Access and Tableau Desired Candidate Background : - An S&OP manager must have excellent communication skills in order to work with different stakeholders in the areas that are integral to meeting the company's goals. The person needs to have strong leadership and interpersonal skills to drive results in fast-paced and demanding environments & shall make decisions in keeping strategies and tactics aligned with the goals of customer satisfaction, profitability, inventory, lead times, and working capital. - Central to this role are both the ability to analyze needs based on capacity and capability as well as the ability to develop solutions where there are problematic issues. - The right person will be organized and have strong facilitative skills in leading members of the team in monthly meetings and communicating with upper management. - Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance or equivalent - Preferably NITIE or Tier 1 B-schools - 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain (Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Inventory Planning in an environment of both manufactured and sourced finished goods) and/or related supply chain management including design, implementation, and execution of S&OP related processes

Bangalore

Furlenco - Manager - Sales & Operations Planning - IIM/NITIE/ISB/MDI/FMS 

Furlenco - Manager - Sales & Operations Planning - IIM/NITIE/ISB/MDI/FMS  ,Job Description for Furlenco - Manager - Sales & Operations Planning - IIM/NITIE/ISB/MDI/FMS  in Kieraya Furnishing Solutions Pvt. Ltd./furlenco in  Bangalore for (3-5) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for Furlenco - Manager - Sales & Operations Planning - IIM/NITIE/ISB/MDI/FMS  in Kieraya Furnishing Solutions Pvt. Ltd./furlenco in  Bangalore for (3-5) years of experience. Apply Now!