Sales & Operations Planning Manager

The Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Manager will lead the end-to-end planning process, aligning sales demand with production, inventory and financial objectives. This role will oversee forecasting, supply planning and inventory management while driving collaboration across sales, marketing, finance and supply chain. The ideal candidate is analytical, hands-on and experienced in improving planning processes within a fast-paced consumer products environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead monthly S&OP processes, coordinating demand and supply planning across departments.
• Develop and maintain rolling demand forecasts based on sales trends, promotions, seasonality and product launches.
• Coordinate production schedules, material requirements, capacity planning and supply needs with manufacturing partners.
• Monitor inventory levels, forecast accuracy, stockout risks and excess inventory to improve working capital.
• Develop executive reports and provide recommendations to support business decisions.
• Manage and mentor planning personnel while improving data accuracy and accountability.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning systems, automate processes and strengthen operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5-9+ years of experience in S&OP, demand planning, supply planning or integrated business planning.
• Experience developing, implementing or improving cross-functional planning processes.
• Background in consumer products, food and beverage, supplements or outsourced manufacturing preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP and planning systems; NetSuite preferred.
• Strong understanding of demand forecasting, inventory management, supply planning and production requirements.
• Experience coordinating with external manufacturing or supply chain partners preferred.

Key strengths

• Strong analytical, forecasting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and drive accountability across teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Independent, hands-on approach with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.