Join a fast-growing Food manufacturing business as a Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Manager and play a pivotal role in aligning demand and supply across the entire organisation. We're looking for a strategic thinker and dynamic leader who can drive collaboration, optimise resource allocation, and enhance end-to-end supply chain performance. As S&OP Manager, you'll be at the heart of the planning process-ensuring that sales, marketing, production, and finance are aligned around a unified, data-driven strategy. This is a hands-on leadership role where your insights and decisions will directly impact efficiency, customer satisfaction, and bottom line. Key Responsibilities Own the S&OP Process: Lead the end-to-end S&OP cycle, including weekly planning meetings, ensuring alignment across demand forecasts, production plans, and inventory levels. Lead Planning Functions: Manage both demand planning (forecasts, new product introductions) and supply planning (production schedules, inventory optimisation). Drive Continuous Improvement: Establish and track key KPIs (e.g., Forecast Accuracy >90%, OTIF >95%). Identify and implement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and overall supply chain performance. Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop the S&OP team. Foster a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement. Ensure strict adherence to food safety and legal compliance standards. What You'll Bring ...