S&OP Manager
S&OP and Demand Planning Manager
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Employment Type: Full-time
Overview:
We are seeking a motivated and experienced S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) and Demand Planning Team Lead to join our team in Hamburg. This role plays a critical part in aligning supply chain planning with business objectives to ensure efficient operations and optimal customer service levels across a European network.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the Sales & Operations Planning process, ensuring alignment between demand forecasts, inventory planning, and production/supply capabilities.
Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to support integrated planning.
Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and seasonality to develop reliable forecasts and capacity plans.
Facilitate monthly S&OP meetings, driving accountability and decision-making.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning processes.
Manage and mentor a small team of planning professionals, providing guidance and fostering professional development.
Develop tools and dashboards for visibility and transparency across the planning cycle.
Ensure that service levels, inventory targets, and operational efficiency goals are consistently met.
Collaborate with IT and Data teams to improve system support and data quality for S&OP processes.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in supply chain planning or S&OP, preferably in a complex, multi-site environment.
Proven leadership experience, with the ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Excel and planning tools (e.g., SAP IBP, Anaplan, Kinaxis).
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Fluent in English and German
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