Sales and Operations Planning Manager

Sales and Operations Planning Manager
Location: Farnborough

About the Role
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

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