Global Sales & Operations Planning Leader

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Mississippi.

📋 Description

• Oversee and manage both unit-specific and cross-unit initiatives aimed at enhancing On-Time Delivery, Inventory Turns, Lead Time, and Plan Accuracy.

• Develop and execute the S&OP process from an operational standpoint, which includes supply planning and reconciliation.

• Engage with stakeholders to define their roles and responsibilities within the S&OP framework.

• Direct the monthly Global Business Supply Planning cadence along with associated KPIs and reporting.

• Advance the S&OE process and ensure its integration with S&OP.

• Lead the Supply Planning cadence, including relevant reviews and approvals to optimize demand-supply balance.

• Identify opportunities and propose projects utilizing SAP MM, SAP PP, and advanced planning tools.

• Conduct both standard and ad hoc analyses of S&OP and S&OE metrics, pinpoint root causes of underperformance, and drive initiatives for improvement.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in S&OP and S&OE, establish and disseminate best practices, and perform cross-unit process evaluations and benchmarking.

• Enhance organizational capabilities by training and coaching the Planning & Fulfillment community.

• Conduct fit-gap analyses of IBP-related IS tools, assist in the deployment of standardized IS solutions for Planning & Fulfillment, and offer professional user support.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with over 8 years of experience in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand planning, supply planning, production planning, or integrated business planning within a manufacturing context.

• Advanced proficiency with Anaplan and other advanced forecasting/planning platforms and tools (such as SAP APO or similar).

• Demonstrated experience in supporting multiple manufacturing locations and balancing demand across a global manufacturing landscape.

• Proven history of enhancing Planning & Fulfillment, particularly in the implementation and improvement of Sales & Operations Planning.

• Strong expertise in the Planning & Fulfillment domains, specifically in Planning and Disposition, as well as Sales & Operations Planning and Execution.

• Essential skills and practical experience in Supply Planning.

• In-depth knowledge of SAP (including MM, PP, and WM modules).

• Experience applying Project Management and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

• Strong leadership capabilities that span team boundaries and operate effectively with limited formal authority.

• Customer-centered and action-oriented, employing a systematic and structured approach.

• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to function within a global organization.

• Excellent communication skills in English, complemented by solid consulting and facilitation abilities.

• A Master’s degree is preferred, along with over 10 years of experience in S&OP, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), or Global Supply Chain Planning.

• Experience managing S&OP processes across a global manufacturing network.

• Experience supporting facilities located in North America, Europe, and Asia.

🏝️ Benefits

• Short-term incentive plan / annual bonus.

• Option to choose between two medical plans: a PPO plan known as the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.

• Selection between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.

• Vision benefits.

• Company-paid life insurance (2X base pay).

• Company-paid AD&D (1X base pay).

• Voluntary life and AD&D – fully employee-funded up to specified maximums.

• Short Term Disability coverage for up to 26 weeks – fully company-funded.

• Long Term Disability coverage at 60% of pay – fully company-funded, with the option to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.

• Supplemental benefits – entirely employee-funded (including Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and pet insurance).

• Parental Leave of up to 6 weeks.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation, virtual health, and infertility/adoption.

• Employee discount program.

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions.

• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).

• 11 paid holidays.

• Vacation under a permissive time away policy for salaried exempt positions.

• Opportunities for hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning.