Oxfordshire

Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) LeadLocation: Hybrid ( 2 days a week in South Oxfordshire) Benefits: Salary 75,000- 85,000 (DOE) + Bonus up to 40% + Shares + Private HealthProcurement Heads are delighted to be recruiting an S&OP Lead for a world changing FTSE250 biotech manufacturing organisation. We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded supply chain professional to take ownership of the Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) process across a multi‑regional operation. This is a pivotal role with responsibility for embedding a robust, data‑driven S&OP framework that aligns demand, supply and business priorities, supporting reliable product availability and informed executive decision‑making.Working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, you will lead the end‑to‑end S&OP cycle, acting as the central point of coordination between commercial, operational and financial functions. The role requires strong cross‑functional leadership, the ability to influence without authority, and confidence operating in complex, fast‑moving environments. Key responsibilities include: Owning and leading the full S&OP cycle across multiple regions, including demand review, supply review, scenario modelling and business alignmentActing as the connector between Sales, Supply Chain, Production, Engineering and Finance to ensure plans are balanced, realistic and aligned to business objectivesPartnering with operational teams on capacity planning and constraint management to support delivery against agreed targetsSupporting the development of an agile and responsive supply chain capable of adapting to changing demand signalsEstablishing and maintaining S&OP governance, performance metrics and continuous improvement initiatives, driving increased process maturity over time The ideal S&OP Lead: You will have deep expertise in planning and global supply chain operations, ideally gained within a technology‑led or complex manufacturing environment.You are comfortable operating as a senior individual contributor leading through influence  You can demonstrate a strong track record of implementing or improving S&OP processes, building alignment across functions and translating plans into tangible business outcomes. You are confident engaging with senior leaders and facilitating decision‑making where trade‑offs and ambiguity exist.Your experience is likely to include: Strong end‑to‑end supply chain knowledge, supported by hands‑on experience with ERP and planning systemsDeep understanding of forecasting, demand and supply planning, inventory optimisation and S&OP best practiceExperience operating within a global supply chain environment, including customer delivery and international flows of goodsA degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Finance or a related disciplineExcellent stakeholder management and change leadership abilities Benefits: Salary of 75,000- 85,000 DOEBonus of up to 40%Shares planPrivate healthFlexible working ( 2 days a week on site)The opportunity to apply your skills in a high tech manufacturing organisation that positively effects the lives of many