This is a high-impact role for someone who has come from Demand Planning and Supply Planning and is ready to step up into a broader, more influential planning leadership position.
The Role
You will sit at the centre of our EMEA planning ecosystem owning the S&OP process end-to-end, ensuring full alignment between demand signals, supply capability, and commercial priorities.
You’ll act as the key integrator between Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Commercial, Finance, and Operations driving one unified view of the plan across the business.
This is not just about running a process. It’s about building, embedding, and continuously improving it.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Own and evolve the end-to-end S&OP process across EMEA
* Lead monthly S&OP cycles including demand, supply, and executive review forums
* Ensure full alignment between demand forecasts, supply plans, and business strategy
* Partner with Demand and Supply Planning teams to challenge assumptions and improve accuracy
* Drive scenario planning and risk mitigation across supply and demand balances
* Use SAP IBP to maintain a single source of truth for planning data
* Improve forecast accuracy, supply reliability, and inventory visibility through structured planning
* Develop and track key S&OP KPIs and performance dashboards
* Influence senior stakeholders to drive decisions and alignment at pace
* Continuously improve S&OP maturity, governance, and ways of working
* Background in Demand Planning and/or Supply Planning (FMCG preferred)
* Experience working within or leading an S&OP process (essential)
* Strong understanding of end-to-end planning cycles
* Hands‑on experience with SAP IBP (or similar planning tools)
* Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational detail
* Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
* Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
* Analytical mindset with strong commercial awareness
If you’re a Demand or Supply Planner ready to step into a broader S&OP leadership role, this is your opportunity to define how one of the world’s most iconic brands plans for the future.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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