S&OP Senior Manager

Therm-O-Disc Human Resources•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) supports the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the company’s S&OP process. This role is accountable for driving planning discipline, improving data quality, and enabling cross‑functional alignment across Demand, Supply, and Finance. Operating in a developing S&OP maturity environment, the Senior Manager focuses on translating strategy into an integrated operating plan, preparing decision‑ready insights, and ensuring follow‑through on agreed actions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field required
Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in S&OP, supply chain, demand planning, or operations
Proven ability to lead teams and drive cross‑functional programs with a strong track record of execution
Strong facilitation, executive communication, and cross‑functional influencing skills within a globally decentralized organization
Demonstrated bias for action with the ability to make informed decisions quickly and move work forward with urgency
Ability to balance structure with pragmatism and bridge theoretical concepts with practical application
Strong analytical mindset, including scenario planning and trade‑off analysis
Capability to align diverse stakeholders and challenge the status quo to advance solutions
Fluency in English required
Ability to travel at least 20% of the time

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA or related discipline) preferred
fluency in Spanish and/or Chinese a plus

Responsibilities

S&OP Process Design & Ownership
Execute and continuously improve the S&OP cadence, including Demand Review, Supply Review, and Executive S&OP preparation
Maintain planning calendars, standard work, inputs/outputs, and process documentation
Support development of a single, integrated operating plan aligned to financial targets
Ensure effective handoffs between Demand Planning and Supply Planning
Governance & Decision Enablement
Support S&OP governance through issue identification, scenario development, and escalation preparation
Develop executive‑ready materials highlighting trade‑offs, risks, constraints, and recommendations
Track decisions and ensure alignment of functional plans to approved outcomes
Team Leadership & Capability Building
Lead, coach, and develop Demand and/or Supply Planners (directly or through matrix leadership)
Reinforce role clarity and accountability across planning functions
Drive adoption of standard work, planning tools, and best practices
Support performance management and capability development within the planning team
Data, Tools & Analytics
Drive improvements in forecast quality, master data, assumptions, and planning inputs
Partner with IT and system owners to support configuration, stabilization, and effective use of planning tools
Maintain KPIs, dashboards, and reporting to monitor S&OP effectiveness
Ensure consistent use of scenarios, assumptions, and metrics across planning cycles
Cross-Functional Alignment & Change Management
Partner with Commercial, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain leaders to drive alignment
Educate stakeholders on S&OP objectives, roles, and expectations
Act as a facilitator to resolve conflicts and enable fact‑based decision making
Support change management by reinforcing process discipline and accountability