About the role
Sales & Operations Planning Manager
Farnborough
Up to £85,000 per annum + Bonus + Benefits
Permanent | Hybrid Working
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering and technology organisation for an experienced Sales & Operations Planning Manager to join their team based in Farnborough.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected business operating across complex, large-scale programmes, where you will play a key role in driving operational performance, resource planning and business strategy across the organisation.
The successful candidate will take full ownership of the S&OP process, ensuring effective planning, forecasting and resource management to support project delivery and wider business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the Sales & Operations Planning process across the business
- Ensuring operational and financial plans are aligned and based on agreed assumptions
- Managing supply and demand planning to ensure projects are properly resourced
- Monitoring operational performance and supporting improvement initiatives across the business
- Identifying risks, challenges and opportunities within operational plans
- Producing reports and communicating planning performance to senior stakeholders
- Driving continuous improvement across S&OP processes, systems and tools
- Working closely with finance, strategy and operational teams to support business performance
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple departments and seniority levels
Requirements:
- Extensive experience leading Sales & Operations Planning within a large, complex organisation
- Strong experience managing operational planning, forecasting and resource allocation
- Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership
- Strong leadership and team collaboration skills
- Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities
- Experience driving process improvements and challenging existing ways of working
- Degree qualified or equivalent experience within a relevant field
Package:
- Salary up to £85,000 per annum + bonus
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Long-term career progression opportunities
- Opportunity to work within a highly respected and innovative organisation
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
This role is based in Farnborough with a minimum of three days per week onsite
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