Manager S&OP - FBD/Pune

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• To lead and execute the S&OP Process to align the Demand and Supply planning to meet the Sales ,Operation , Finance Objectives with better co-ordination of  supply and production plans.

• Ensure the customer forecast and demand signals into total planning process and create a Revenue and Operation plan visibility to stakeholder.

• Play a VoC (voice of customer) role and managing customer supportability with alignment of operation targets and objectives.

• Create and ensure the Dock-to-dock alignment to meet the customer demand

• Lead the plant level S&OP process and represent the plant capability and constraints.

• Monitor and improve KPIs such as forecast accuracy, plan adherence, inventory turns, and service levels.

• Identify the potential risk of supply and escalate the constraints to next level to reduce the risk through mitigation and contingency plan. 

• Mange a team of planners, analysists & S&OP Coordinator’s, to demonstrate the effective process in plant.

• Build planning discipline through structured planning calendars, input cut-offs, and accountability mechanisms.

• Lead and facilitate discussions with Manger to enable informed decision-making and issue resolution.

Keys to Success

• Lead with an outside in mindset to place customers in the center of everything we do.
• Exemplify Gates ethics and core values to develop talents with right skills, knowledge and behavior,
• More focus on data-driven decision making and understand the broader business strategy and align S&OP decision accordingly.
• Build trust and coloration with cross function team to achieve the common goal and plant growth 
• Design a contemporary and innovative learning environment to attract diverse talent pool.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• 3+ direct reports
• The incumbent reports to SCM Manager & operate in People manager capacity.

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• Minimum 6 years, proven track record in Supply chain planning in a manufacturing environment
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Management or equivalent