The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Sales & Operations Planning Manager who will be responsible for leading the overall S&OP process, ensuring alignment between sales, operations, and financial plans. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain you will work on creating and executing plans that align production, inventory, and distribution with customer demand, ensuring cost-effective operations.

Your role will be critical in driving the overall success of the S&OP process and ensuring that the company’s operations are aligned with market demands and business goals.

Join an inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees and influence change and drive improvement in a collaborative and innovative environment!

Principal Accountabilities:

Lead the S&OP process to ensure effective integration of demand, supply, and financial planning.
Collaborate with Sales and Marketing: Ensure promotions, new product forecasts, and distribution changes are reflected in the demand
Prepare with central functions mitigation actions on any supply risks to the cluster including financial implications.
Support various projects, including monthly demand plans, network optimization, and new product launches.
Implement initiatives to improve data analysis and quality of meetings to facilitate decision making.
Engage all levels of the organization: Guide each functional area in understanding its impact on the S&OP process.

Skills and Experience Required:

Experience in Supply Chain, particularly in Planning functions, Change management and S&OP or IBP.
Expertise in data analysis and forecasting to support strategic decision-making.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational change.
Ability to develop and execute long-term strategies that align with business objectives.
Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Excellent presentation skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme, various family friendly policies and many extras including a great pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement and hybrid/flexible working opportunities as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose.

Here at Imperial, we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

NEXT STEPS

Interested applicants should apply with their CV highlighting their suitability for the role.

Closing Date: 03/10/2024

EVERYONE BELONGS

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants.

Please contact us at resourcing@uk.imptob.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

ABOUT IMPERIAL BRANDS

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming.

Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all.

Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.

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