About the Company:
A well-known business with manufacturing and supply operations that span both local and international markets.
About the Role:
The Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) Manager is responsible for leading the Sales & Operations Planning process to ensure effective alignment between demand, supply, and business strategy. This role drives cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Sales, Quality, Manufacturing, Category Marketing, Logistics and Finance to deliver an optimised demand and supply plan that supports customer service, profitability, and growth.
By providing robust insights, forecasts, and scenario planning, the S&OP Manager enables the business to make informed decisions, balance supply chain risks, and execute plans with accuracy, discipline and accountability. It also holds responsibility for the tactical purchasing of materials, effective inventory control and to optimise relevant metrics through monitoring, communication and a standardisation of systems and procedures.
About You:
You will have a good level of experience in a similar role i.e. supply chain planning, demand/supply planning, or S&OP management or be looking for a step-up to a larger role. You will undoubtedly have a strong background in Supply Chain, Quality, and/or Manufacturing leadership and have demonstrated success in driving large-scale operational improvement and transformation. Outstanding people leadership skills will just be who you are, and you will be able to show an exceptional customer focus.
- Knowledge of budgeting and operational finance
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Broad commercial and business skills, strong leadership, analytical and negotiation skills.
- Proven ability to work in fast-paced results driven environments
- High level of strong judgement and decision-making skills
- Ability to effectively manage priorities with a problem-solving mindset
- Strong business acumen
A Proactive thinker, a problem solver, and a leader with an analytical mind you will be the forefront of collaboration as you and the team produce successful outcomes from the S&OP process. This is a great opportunity to join this well-known business.
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To find out more, please get in touch with Daniel Percival on 027 4030801 for a confidential chat.
To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.
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