Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. IPL Schoeller is a sustainable rigid packaging manufacturer operating across North America and Europe. The Sales and Operations Execution Manager will lead the implementation, standardization, and continuous improvement of S&OE and Master Production Planning processes across North American manufacturing sites. The role will oversee tactical and operational planning, inventory management, ERP-enabled process execution, resource allocation, and supply chain performance improvement.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with Sales & Operations Execution Manager during the transition from Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) to S&OE process
- The role is expected to drive S&OE/Master Production best practice
- Accountable for setting high standards of rigorous planning execution, striving for excellence, root analysis and continuous improvement
- Accountable for training / coaching S&OE practices and processes using the ERP system across all sites
- Own group S&OE processes, driving improvements in KPI reporting/delivery, root cause analysis and systemic action planning
- Lead S&OE or Master Production planning process execution across all sites, ensuring a robust planning cycle performed (daily/weekly)
- Accountable for inventory for all materials, components, and finished goods across North America driving reduction projects in line with company goals while supporting customer demand
- Managing tactical & operational horizons across North America, focused on short term planning and OTIF
- Lead allocation planning of short-term resource constraints (capacity, raw materials, labor) working in collaboration with site relevant resources
- Responsible for driving improvements and adherence to defined S&OE planning frameworks at all levels of the business
- Collaborative, highly driven, motivated to continuously improve, removing barriers, and demonstrating resilience in the delivery of business KPI’s
- Biased towards process control, standardization, and the reapplication of best practice across North America
- Accountable for inventory reduction projects to ensure working capital targets are delivered
- Key member of the Aged Inventory Review process with emphasis on reduction of obsolescence and write off risk through systemic corrective action
- Role model the company's values and principles in all aspects of work
- Support ongoing training initiatives to enhance team skills and competencies
Skills
- BS degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or relevant field
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent operational experience
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience in S&OE or Master Production Planning, specifically in manufacturing operations
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Must be an agile leader
- Proven track record of implementing process improvements and achieving operational excellence
- In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in supply chain management
- Experience in supply chain planning within multiple ERP systems; IFS experience is a plus
- Proficiency in managing supply operations in multi-site, multi-product manufacturing environments
- Advanced data analytic skills, including expertise in analyzing data trends, forecasting, and classifying data
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs; familiarity with Business Analytics and Microsoft Power BI is advantageous
- Ability to set strategic direction, develop strategic plans, and lead change management initiatives to achieve success
- Commercial and financial acumen, with expertise in multisite P&L management
- Proven ability to lead and implement change, structure, and process improvements, fostering continual cultural, technological, and operational transformation
- Knowledge of M&A led growth and integration, with experience in conducting global business operations
- Effective collaboration and teamwork skills, capable of working across multiple functional areas
- Willingness to travel, with an expected commitment of 30% of working time for business-related travel
Benefits
- Fully Remote
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