S&OP Specialist

pladis Global

Job Summary:

We are looking for a proactive and structured S&OP Specialist to support and enhance the execution of our Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. This role plays a critical part in enabling cross-functional alignment by coordinating inputs, ensuring process discipline, maintaining transparency, and tracking decisions and actions across all five steps of the monthly S&OP cycle.

The ideal candidate brings strong planning knowledge, advanced coordination and communication skills, and the ability to connect details with the bigger business picture.

Key Responsibilities:

S&OP Process Execution

• Own the coordination and orchestration of the monthly S&OP cycle, including Data Gathering, Demand Review, Supply Review, Pre-S&OP, and Executive S&OP.
• Maintain and manage the S&OP calendar, ensuring each meeting and milestone is delivered on time.
• Prepare and consolidate inputs for S&OP meetings in collaboration with Demand, Supply, Commercial, and Finance teams.

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Facilitate collaboration between commercial, finance, and supply chain stakeholders to drive consensus around demand, supply constraints, and business risks/opportunities.
• Ensure assumptions, decisions, and changes flow consistently across each step of the process.
• Support scenario planning discussions and drive alignment on gap-closure actions.

Action & Decision Tracking

• Capture key decisions, risks, and follow-ups during each S&OP step and track action items to closure.
• Ensure accountability by following up with action owners and escalating unresolved issues when needed.

Analytics & Reporting

• Support the S&OP Manager in preparing dashboards and reports related to:
  • Forecast Accuracy & Bias
  • Capacity vs. Demand
  • OTIF & Inventory Metrics
  • Supply Gaps & Risk Mitigation Plans
• Provide insights based on trends, constraints, and changes in assumptions across cycles.

Meeting Readiness & Governance

• Coordinate pre-read materials and ensure readiness of data and presentations for each meeting.
• Monitor adherence to the S&OP governance model and continuously identify improvement areas in process flow, tools, and stakeholder engagement.