S&OP Manager Job

Arkema - Wauwatosa, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Wauwatosa, WI

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Manager is a key member of the Americas Supply Chain Organization, responsible for leading the S&OP process and managing a team of planners and buyers. This role focuses on optimizing sales and operations planning, ensuring adherence to customer service offers, and executing segmentation strategies for the Durable Goods business unit across multiple manufacturing locations in North America.

Responsibilities

• Lead Supply Chain Operations for Bostik (Durable Goods) plants, tolling operations, and import of product.
• Manage the S&OP process and arbitrate shipments based on customer segmentation, service offer, and working capital targets.
• Measure and coordinate to resolve Plant and PFG Schedule Adherence issues.
• Develop business cases for changes in supply chain operations, including debottlenecking and staffing.
• Coordinate with global supply chain counterparts for optimized planning and execution activities.
• Proactively manage the inventory component of working capital to meet financial targets.
• Serve as the business coordinator for domestic and international shipments.
• Implement logistic savings and cost avoidance initiatives in conjunction with corporate logistics.
• Manage tolling operations as required by the S&OP process and strategy.
• Ensure master data integrity and compliance with Supply Chain and Accounting requirements.
• Create Master Supply Plan (12-18 month rolling) by plant & workcenter in support of monthly SIOP.
• Lead S&OP meetings and resolve mismatches among stakeholders.
• Manage the demand forecast relative to inventory and production capabilities.
• Develop production volume plans and track execution.
• Collaborate with manufacturing sites on S&OP reviews to ensure timely supply of product.
• Oversee finite plant scheduling activities and improve production scheduling.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and follow logistics strategy for transportation and fleet management.
• Develop and track metrics to drive results and continuous improvement.
• Champion changes to the business or forecast strategy as appropriate.
• Lead Supply Chain initiatives to support business and process improvement, including digitalization.
• Monitor adherence, performance, and financial impacts via supply chain KPIs and Cash Dashboards.
• Attract, develop, and retain talent in alignment with organizational strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, Business, or Technical field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• 6-8 years of relevant hands-on supply chain planning and operational experience in a multi-site global manufacturing organization.
• Knowledge and work experience of standard ERP systems and data warehouse is a must; SAP experience is highly preferred.
• Proven knowledge and application of advanced supply chain planning, inventory management, and project management methodologies.
• Experience in Transportation Management Systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in SC Optimization Systems (i.e., Picaso) and system integrations.
• Proficient in Power BI Dashboards.
• APICS Certification is a plus.
• Excellent skills required in SAP including MM/PP, SD and F&P.
• Project Management experience required.
• 2 years of Supervisory experience preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding/management of working capital preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• 401k plan with matching contributions
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities