Our clients are looking for an experienced Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Manager to join their team at Farnborough. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping operational performance across the Group by leading and driving the Sales and Operations Planning process.
As the S&OP Manager, you will be fully accountable for the end-to-end S&OP process, working closely with Finance, Strategy, and Sector leadership teams to ensure alignment between operational delivery, financial performance, and strategic business goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Group-wide Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process
- Ensure alignment between operational plans and financial plans, based on consistent assumptions
- Drive financial and delivery performance through effective demand and supply planning
- Support the business in identifying, understanding, and managing risks and key decisions within the operational plan
- Monitor, report, and communicate operational performance across the Group
- Work closely with Sector teams to understand performance trends and drive continuous improvement actions
- Maintain accountability for the operational plan baseline and manage changes while ensuring alignment with strategy and financial objectives
- Oversee S&OP systems, tools, and processes to maximise effectiveness and support continuous improvement
Essential Experience
- Significant experience leading Sales and Operations Planning within a large, complex matrix organisation
- Proven experience working with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership and director-level executives
- Strong leadership capability with experience building, motivating, and developing high-performing teams
- Excellent collaboration skills across geographically dispersed teams and stakeholders
- Strong operational management skills with the ability to challenge existing behaviours and improve working practices
- Highly developed negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships quickly across all levels and functions
Essential Qualifications
- Degree-level qualification in a discipline requiring strong analytical, conceptual, and organisational skills
Benefits
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
- Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
- Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance options
- Employee discount portal including travel, restaurants, cinema tickets, and more
- Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award employer recognition
- Volunteering opportunities supporting charities and local communities