Sales & Operations Planning Manager

Avantor is seeking a Sales and Operations Planning Manager to establish and oversee the sales and operating planning and supply chain planning strategy (2 – 5 years out) in alignment with the Avantor Vision, Mission, and Strategy and the long-range plan. 
 
This role will be a full-time Virtual/Remote position with travel up to 25% (as needed). You will have the opportunity to demonstrate leadership that expresses, models, and reinforces a culture of accountability, high performance, change leadership and empowerment!

What we’re looking for: 

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience:
• Minimum 5 - 7 years of experience in supply chain, demand planning, or S&OP management.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Distribution experience is a plus.
• Additional Qualifications: 
• Ability to work cross-functionally, to drive alignment.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking, with ability to influence stakeholders and have strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and implementing S&OP processes.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in forecasting and data-driven decision-making.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and demand planning tools (e.g. SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

How you will thrive and create an impact: 

• Be responsible for leading and managing the Sales and Operations Planning process to align supply chain capabilities with business objectives.

• Ensure collaboration across departments, including sales, marketing, finance, and operations, to develop and execute an integrated demand and supply plan.

• Play a key role in driving operational efficiency, improving forecast accuracy, optimizing inventory, and meeting customer service goals.

• S&OP Process Leadership: Oversee and lead the monthly S&OP process, ensuring alignment between supply and demand plans; Facilitate cross-functional meetings to drive consensus on forecasts, inventory strategies, and production schedules; Develop and maintain S&OP best practices, policies and standard work.

• Demand Planning: Work closely with sales and marketing to consolidate and analyze demand forecasts; Monitor sales trends, market dynamics, and promotional activities to refine demand projections.

• ​Supply Planning: Collaborate with production and supply chain teams to ensure supply plans meet demand requirements; Optimize capacity planning, production schedules, and inventory levels to meet service-level targets.

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Develop and maintain S&OP dashboards and KPIs to track performance and identify areas for improvement; Analyze variances between forecasts, plans, and actual performance, driving corrective actions as needed.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between sales, operations, finance, and supply chain teams; Ensure all stakeholders are aligned on key business priorities, risks, and opportunities.​

• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve the S&OP process, tools, and systems; Drive initiatives to enhance forecast accuracy, inventory management, and supply chain agility.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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