Head of S&OP

London Permanent £70,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
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.
  • Work for an international and fast-growing Food Manufacturing business.
  • S&OP management experience is required!

About Our Client

Fast-growing business in the Food Manufacturing space.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

  • +10 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.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive Salary Package.
  • Career Progression.
  • Hybrid Working System.
Contact
Gabriel Rubio
Quote job ref
JN-092024-6548801
Phone number
+442072692266

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Supply Chain Management
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Gabriel Rubio
Consultant phone
+442072692266
Job reference
JN-092024-6548801