- 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 and Manufacturing of significant forecast or capacity changes in a timely basis - Communicate with Manufacturing 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 18 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 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 Required/Desired Education and Qualifications: - A Sales and Operations Planning Manager needs to have a depth of knowledge in all areas of supply chain such as demand planning, supply planning, and inventory planning. 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. - Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Logistics - MBA or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance or equivalent - 5-10 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

Mumbai

Sales & Operations Planning Manager - Food Industry 

Job Description for Sales & Operations Planning Manager - Food Industry  in The Bridge Associates in  Mumbai for (5-13) years of experience. Apply Now!