S&OP Supply Manager

S&OP Supply Manager Essential Duties & Responsibilities

S&OP Process Ownership

• Own the supply planning cycle within the monthly S&OP process
• Drive alignment to a consensus supply plan signed off at executive level
• Identify risks and escalate tradeoffs requiring executive decisions

Supply Plan Execution & Risk Management

• Translate demand into constrained supply plans aligned to capacity and sourcing realities
• Proactively identify supply risks (capacity, materials, logistics) and lead mitigation plans
• Ensure continuity of supply in regulated/critical environments

Financial & Operational Performance

• Service levels / OTIF
• Inventory targets & working capital
• Capacity utilization / cost efficiency
• Quantify financial implications of supply decisions (inventory, expedite costs, lost sales)

Scenario Planning & Decision Support

• Lead scenario modeling (upside/downside demand, supply disruptions)
• Provide decision-ready recommendations to senior leadership

Additional Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supply planning dashboards tied to executive KPIs
• Drive continuous improvement in planning accuracy and process maturity
• Lead cross-functional alignment across global operations and suppliers
• Influence without authority across manufacturing, procurement, and commercial teams

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year accredited college or university in Supply Chain, Business,

Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Experience in formal S&OP / IBP processes
• Exposure to regulated environments (FDA / ISO) more explicitly
• Transformation or system implementation experience (optional but high value)

Job Prerequisites

• Ability to challenge demand assumptions with data
• Strong executive communication and decision framing
• Proven ability to drive accountability without direct authority
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational, planning, and execution skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop others toward high performance standards