Overview:
Lucerne, Switzerland
Responsibilities:
The Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Manager is a key role within the organization responsible for supporting, creating, overseeing the S&OP process, which involves aligning sales, marketing, production, and supply chain operations to ensure that the company meets its demand and supply goals.
Key Responsibilities:
* Own and enhance the S&OP process by incorporating industry best practices, driving engagement, and optimizing effectiveness across the organization.
* Design and implement data analytics tools to support all functional areas. Leverage data to evaluate trends, inform decisions, and provide actionable insights throughout the S&OP cycle.
* Ensure S&OP technology platforms are effectively integrated to support analytics, reporting, and decision-making.
* Support supply planning to align production and inventory levels with forecasted demand. Build capability within the supply planning team to monitor inventory, optimize turns, and reduce excess or obsolete stock.
* Oversee the demand forecasting process to accurately anticipate customer needs and support efficient production planning.
* Collaborate across departments to execute the S&OP process in alignment with business strategies. Ensure system integration enables effective cross-functional review and informed decision-making.
* Promote a high-performance culture grounded in collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess team effectiveness and efficiency.
* Actively review S&OP performance, investigate variances, and implement corrective actions. Identify and mitigate risks, while recognizing opportunities for continuous improvement.
* Manage the sourcing and procurement budget to support S&OP objectives and meet financial targets.
* Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, providing insights and recommendations backed by strong analytical reasoning.
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Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree required.
* Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, working closely with sales and marketing teams.
* Experience with S&OP platforms and tools for data analysis and reporting.
* Strong adaptability to changing market conditions.
* High ethical standards and integrity in all business practices.
* Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills.
* Advanced analytical capabilities with experience in visualizing complex data sets using tools such as Symphony Retail AI/EYC, Tableau, Power BI, Microsoft Access, SQL, VBA, and Alteryx.
* Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, PivotTables, Macros, VBA, data simulations, and advanced formatting).
* Demonstrated curiosity and eagerness to adopt new analytical approaches.
* Strategic thinker with a hands-on, solution-driven mindset.
* Skilled negotiator and influencer with a data-informed approach to decision-making.
* Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with Microsoft Cloud Data Platform, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Databricks.
* Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CSCP, CPSM).
* Proven track record of leading high-impact corporate initiatives.
* Experience leading through influence without direct reporting lines.
* Experience in initiatives planning and/or commercial finance.
Additional Requirements:
* In-person job attendance required (hybrid)
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