Plaeto - Manager - Sales & Operations Planning

Manager
• Sales & Operations Planning Manager Company :Plaeto is a well-funded Bangalore-based startup engaged in the business of building world-class footwear for the Indian child.Plaeto- Sales and Operations Planning Manager
• Job Description The Sales and Operations Planning Manager leads and executes the organization's sales and operations planning strategy. The purpose of this role is to improve the systems, tools and capabilities within the organization pertaining to Sales and Operations Planning. Primary Duties & Responsibilities :- Lead S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) process to optimize the value chain relationships within company businesses to deliver value and provide transparency to the organization on constraints, opportunities, etc.
• Facilitate S&OP meetings and collaborate
• Prepare monthly S&OP deck using cross-function input
• Research business issues to define risks and opportunities
• Develop dashboards to provide transparency and a single source of truth across functional areas to ensure alignment and optimal results
• Manage Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)
• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust project demand forecasting model as well as review and calibrate project demand (order and forecast) together with the sales/PM team for the business on a regular basis.
• Provide transparent production scheduling based on demand forecast as well as customer segmentation and analysis
• Manage S&OP activities that provide analysis that drives business decisions relative to improving service level, efficiency, and customer service via streamlining processes and cost savings projects (Continuous Improvement)
• Work with IT to design reports and processes that lead to simplification and enhanced business planning
• Monitor forecast accuracy and customer service KPI's
• Leverage industry best practices and continuous improvement to continually enhance the S&OP process
• Establish seamless internal relationships with customer-facing functions (Sales, Estimating, and Marketing), Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure transparency through the value chain for optimal business results Research business issues to identify potential problems that need to be raised to the S&OP community. This may include a deep-dive analysis of a specific topic or area of concern.
• Work closely with purchasing teams on-demand and inventory management execution. Qualifications :Minimum Education & Experience Qualifications :- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Logistics, technical discipline or equivalent focus
• 3-5 years of Supply Chain planning experience gained through broad/deep experience in the field
• Understanding of consumers in Apparel, Footwear, or Consumer product industries- Understanding of S&OP/ Demand Planning/ Supply Planning/ Retail planning in a Consumer products company
• A deep understanding of a diverse customer base
• Comprehensive understanding of System process and key system functions related to demand planning, master scheduling, and inventory management Preferred Education & Experience Qualifications :- Bachelors/ Masters Degree
• Ecommerce experience will be an added advantageTechnical Skills & Competencies :- Ability to lead a team of cross-functional experts and drive towards a common decision by influencing
• Experience in influencing, developing, and or motivating people from diverse backgrounds and differing customer backgrounds
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organization, decision making, written and verbal communication, and presentation skills to working level as well as executive levels
• Demonstrated deep business and analytical skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while also enjoying collaboration with cross-functional teams and other analysts
• Strong communication skills
• Able to plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals Location : Onsite office in Bangalore Compensation :

Competitive Salary + benefits + ESOPs (ref:iimjobs.com