Sales and Operations Planning Lead Analyst

Job description

Sales and Operational Planning Lead


Background & Purpose of the Job


The Sales and Operational Planning Lead (S&OP) leads continuous improvement for our monthly S&OP process. The activities expected for the role include:·

Lead the design, testing and implementation of tools and systems relating to S&OP, most notably, the S&OP App·

Project manage continuous improvement activities· Design and maintain templates for formal meetings and S&OP process steps· Drive for behavioral alignment with the S&OP principles through internal audits of meetings, documentation, and change management· Influence Customer Development, Brand Building, Supply Chain and Finance to work within the process and discipline at all work levels in the business·

Ensure alignment with the Global End to End S&OP process· Share learning from internal and external Community of Practice meetings S&OP has critical links with a number of other processes and initiatives and this role will work closely with other project teams and functions to manage the interfaces between the various areas.

This role will allow the Lead to cover some managerial elements when required which makes this role an excellent development opportunity for a Key Talent individual who would like a role with high profile and broad business exposure.

Who You Are & What You'll Do

· You're a teacher: Challenge and coach all functions including Marketing, Demand Planning, Sales and Finance to achieve a sound understanding of S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning
· You're a born leader: Drive for behavioral alignment with the S&OP principles through internal audits of meetings, documentation, and change management
· You're a changemaker: Lead the design, testing and implementation of tools relating to S&OP
· You're a culture & change champion: Lead S&OP Improvements across NA through the design and roll out of strategic S&OP projects

What We Can Offer You

Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach | Life at Unilever | Careers with Purpose | World Class Career Development Programs | Check Out Our Space | Focus On Sustainability

What You'll Need To Succeed

Bachelor's Degree with focus in an analytical discipline (incl. Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Statistics, Finance); advanced degree a plus

3-8 years' experience in Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing or Sales

Minimum of 2 years of S&OP experience

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