Senior Manager, Sales & Operations Planning – S&OP

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the global monthly S&OP process, which includes Demand Review, Supply Review, and support for Executive S&OP.

• Collaborate with Clinical, Commercial, Finance, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams to create a cohesive operating plan.

• Develop and sustain consensus demand plans for both clinical and commercial products.

• Create executive S&OP materials, outline decisions and recommendations, and monitor action items to ensure completion.

• Manage comprehensive supply models throughout the cell therapy value chain, encompassing MCB, plasmids, LVV, apheresis, DP, product control, and reference standards.

• Direct long-term requirements modeling for essential starting materials.

• Convert patient demand into requirements for apheresis collection and drug product manufacturing slots.

• Guarantee that supply plans facilitate release testing, stability programs, and comparability studies.

• Identify, assess, and escalate supply constraints and regulatory dependencies.

• Work alongside Supplier Management and CDMOs on forecasts, slot offers, and capacity planning.

• Spearhead scenario planning regarding supply, inventory, and capacity risks while proposing network design modifications.

• Supervise the execution of inventory strategies, which includes reconciliation, shelf-life and expiry management, and reducing excess and obsolete write-offs.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supply planning and inventory professionals.

• Execute additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (preferred fields include Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Management/Sciences); an advanced degree (MBA or MS) is advantageous.

• 7-10 years of progressive experience in supply chain, covering demand planning, supply planning, and/or S&OP.

• Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in autologous cell & gene therapy.

• Proven experience in people leadership.

• Capability to facilitate discussions at the executive level, distill complex data into clear recommendations, and influence stakeholders across functions.

• Familiarity with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and planning tools, along with advanced Excel proficiency.

• Experience with BI/visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is a plus.

• APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or similar certification is preferred.

• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as FDA and EMA, along with GMP manufacturing and storage requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive benefits package

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Stock option plans

• Commitment to employee well-being and continuous growth