SOP Manager

Job Purpose and Reporting Structure:

The S&OP Manager, under the direction of and reporting to the MENA General Manager, plans, directs and execute company supply and sales administration practices and serves on the Leadership Team. The S&OP Manager is responsible for working cross-functionally and creates a collaborative process focusing on improving business performance and properly aligning supply levels with demand levels.

Essentials Duties and Responsibilities: include the following (other duties may be assigned):

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position oversees and directs S&OP team and develop staff and manage the teams daily operations.

Safety:

• Provides assistance in support of the safety strategy to reduce work related injuries.
• Promotes a safe working environment.
• Performs all job functions in a safe manner and maintains safety awareness.
• Reports known accidents, injuries and unsafe practices or conditions to safety manager.

Job Qualifications required:

• Bachelor’s Degree: Business Administration /Finance or related fields. A Master’s Degree is plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain, sales and/or sales administation; preferably in the food production industry
• Experience working with multiple levels of functional organization to coordinate the synchronization of supply and demand.
• Ability to lead by collaboration, influence people, and communicate well across multiple organizational functions.
• Experience working with S&OP, Anaplan, SAP or ERP based planning and forecasting systems.
• Deep understanding of the requirements of manufacturing, logistics, marketing, sales and finance.
• Ability to work with S&OP tools to recognize and interpret historical demand and forecasts
• Proven track record of developing and implementing process improvements.
• Strong conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables and VBA Programming) are required along with excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• APICS or equivalent trade certification is preferred.
• Able to travel up to 10%

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Finance
• Bachelors or better in Business Administration

Skills

Preferred

• Communication
• SAP
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• Ability to work in Teams

Behaviors

Preferred

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

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