S&op Manager

The S&OP Manager is in charge to define and implement the Demand and Supply Forecasting processes for Cergy EU Logistics Operations aiming at improving customer service levels while optimizing the inventory levels.

Core responsibilities
- creates and drive continuous improvement demand planning and S&OP processes with related stakeholders
- engages all levels of the organization and guides each functional area in understanding how it impacts the S&OP process
- facilitates work across multiple organizations and Teams to communicate common goals, solicit information, and gain consensus and buy-in
- leads technical initiatives to improve data analysis such as participating in the development of statistical models and implementing planning software
- review and analyze the forecast demand versus actual demand, understanding changes and trends
- Notifies Manufacturing sites of significant forecast or capacity changes in a timely basis
- Facilitates monthly demand forecast aggregation, including consensus between functions and stakeholders
- Assists with the coordination, facilitation, and documentation of regularly scheduled planning meetings
- Measures, controls, and improves S&OP plan accuracy through clearly defined metrics

**Education and experience**
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Logistics
- MBA or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance or equivalent
- 5-10 years of experience in Supply Chain (Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Inventory Planning in an environment of both manufactured and finished goods) and/or related supply chain management including design, implementation, and execution of S&OP related processes

**Skills**

**Soft Skills**:

- Strong leadership skills. Ability to lead, contribute, and influence others in a team-based organization
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong intellectual curiosity
- Strategic and tactical thinking
- Communication (both oral and written)
- Strong organizational skills

**Technical Skills**:

- In depth supply chain knowledge such as demand planning, supply planning, and inventory planning
- Skilled in analyzing information
- Mastering Lean concepts, principles and tools (DMAIC process, Kaizen ). Lean licenses or certifications is a plus
- Project management skills
- Proficiency with ERP
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and other programs such as Access and Tableau and understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and function specific software