S&OP Lead
$65,920–$77,553 year
HybridWakefield, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead the rollout of a standardised S&OP process across all categories, embedding a consistent operating model organisation-wide. Own and maintain the monthly S&OP cycle, ensuring all inputs, outputs, and timelines are delivered with discipline and accuracy. Monitor adherence to the framework, identifying risks and gaps to drive improvements in process reliability and predictability. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to align stakeholders to a single forward-looking plan that improves service and inventory outcomes. Drive continuous improvement by enhancing governance, KPIs, templates, and team capability to reduce firefighting and strengthen accountability.
Required Qualifications
- S&OP / IBP expertise
- Significant experience leading or coordinating Sales & Operations Planning or Integrated Business Planning processes
- experience supporting implementation or transformation activity
- Strong ability to build relationships and influence across functions and senior stakeholders
- driving alignment without direct line management responsibility
- Skilled in facilitating structured, cross-functional discussions
- maintaining effective governance
- ensuring delivery to agreed timelines and standards
- Demonstrable track record of improving process adherence
- embedding best practice
- driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational maturity
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