S&OP Lead

S&OP Lead

We are seeking an execution-focused S&OP Lead to join our team. This position is centered on developing and managing Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), rather than food procurement. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating supply and demand plans, managing inventory, and facilitating discussions on regional distribution and transportation capacity needs within a highly matrixed organization.

Location: Seattle, Washington (Onsite, 4x / week)

Employment Type: Contract, 12 months

Key Responsibilities

• Develop short-term, mid-term, and long-term supply and demand plans for units and cubic capacity.
• Facilitate discussions on regional distribution and transportation capacity requirements.
• Lead process and performance management to maintain healthy channel inventory levels and optimize inventory availability within the region.
• Manage inventory availability risks through proactive analysis of supply and demand information.
• Provide guidance on regional availability prioritization and allocations, ensuring timely execution of management decisions.
• Give direction on lifecycle and channel inventory policies and processes across various segments and geographies.
• Manage and monitor category supply metrics at the regional level.
• Drive, own, and facilitate relevant forums, artifacts, and communications.
• Support launch processes, readiness, and execution of activities to ensure successful delivery.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, forecasting, finance, or inventory/product/portfolio management. S&OP experience is ideal.

Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Tableau, and Smartsheet.

Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, with nearly all levels of the organization.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated pay range for this position is $65.00 to $72.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range may be adjusted based on the specific contract and client requirements.

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.