Global Sales & Operations Planning Leader

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. Lead and coordinate unit-specific and cross-unit projects to improve On-Time Delivery, Inventory Turns, Lead Time, and Plan Accuracy .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • Mississippi • United StatesSenior💰 $119,000 - $190,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP), with a strong focus on improving Planning & Fulfillment processes across global manufacturing environments. Proficient in utilizing advanced planning tools and methodologies to enhance supply planning and demand-supply balance.

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Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)Integrated Business Planning (IBP)Advanced Planning Tools (Anaplan, SAP APO)Supply PlanningProject Management

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Hard Skills

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)Integrated Business Planning (IBP)Supply PlanningAdvanced Planning ToolsSAP MMSAP PPLean/Six Sigma MethodologiesData AnalysisKPI ReportingProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCustomer-FocusedCultural AwarenessFacilitation

Tools & Technologies

SAP MMSAP PPSAP WMAnaplanSAP APO

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentGlobal Supply Chain PlanningDemand PlanningProduction PlanningPlanning & Fulfillment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and coordinate unit-specific and cross-unit projects to improve On-Time Delivery, Inventory Turns, Lead Time, and Plan Accuracy
Design and implement the S&OP process from an operations perspective, including supply planning and reconciliation
Manage stakeholders and define roles and responsibilities within the S&OP process
Govern the monthly Global Business Supply Planning drumbeat and related KPIs and reporting
Further develop the S&OE process and connect S&OE with S&OP
Facilitate the Supply Planning drumbeat, related reviews, and approvals to improve demand-supply balance
Identify and propose projects using SAP MM, SAP PP, and an advanced planning tool
Perform standard and ad hoc analyses of S&OP and S&OE metrics, identify root causes of non-performance, and drive improvement initiatives
Act as subject matter expert for S&OP and S&OE, establish and share best practices, and conduct cross-unit process assessments and benchmarking
Build organizational competencies by training and coaching the Planning & Fulfillment community
Facilitate fit-gap analyses of IBP-related IS tools, assist deployment of standard IS solutions for Planning & Fulfillment, and provide professional user support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of experience in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand planning, supply planning, production planning, or integrated business planning within a manufacturing environment
Advanced experience with Anaplan and other advanced forecasting/planning platforms and tools (SAP APO or others)
Proven experience supporting multiple manufacturing sites and balancing demand across a global manufacturing footprint
Proven track record of improving Planning & Fulfillment, especially in Sales & Operations Planning implementation and improvement
Strong expertise in Planning & Fulfillment domains of Planning and Disposition, Sales & Operations Planning and Execution
Key skills and execution experience in Supply Planning
Advanced knowledge of SAP (MM, PP, and WM modules)
Experience applying Project Management and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies
Strong leadership capabilities across team boundaries and with limited formal authority
Customer-focused and action-oriented, with a systematic and structured approach
Cultural awareness and ability to work within a global organization
Strong communication skills in English, along with solid consulting and facilitation skills
Master’s degree preferred and 10+ years of S&OP, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), or Global Supply Chain Planning experience
Experience leading S&OP processes across a global manufacturing network
Experience supporting facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentive plan/annual bonus
Choice between two medical plan options: a PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid; ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
11 paid holidays
Vacation under a permissive time away policy for salaried exempt positions
Hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning opportunities