Director, Sales & Operation Planning

ACM Global Laboratories

. Design and implement a comprehensive S&OP framework, including processes, roles, calendars, inputs/outputs, and decision rights .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing S&OP frameworks, leading cross-functional teams, and utilizing advanced planning systems and analytics to drive organizational change and decision-making. Proficient in demand and supply planning, capacity modeling, and inventory management with a strong focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.

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S&OP Framework DesignDemand PlanningSupply Chain ManagementChange ManagementAdvanced Planning Systems

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Hard Skills

Demand PlanningSupply PlanningCapacity ModelingInventory ManagementStatistical ForecastingScenario AnalysisSensitivity AnalysisFinancial PlanningData AnalyticsModeling Tools

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationExecutive PresenceFacilitation SkillsCoachingCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

S&OP ToolsIBP ToolsAnalytics/BI ToolsExcelModeling Software

Certifications & Qualifications

APICS CPIMAPICS CSCPPMPLean Six Sigma Green BeltLean Six Sigma Black Belt

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainOperations ManagementProduct Lifecycle PlanningNPIContinuous Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement a comprehensive S&OP framework, including processes, roles, calendars, inputs/outputs, and decision rights
Lead the rollout and launch of S&OP through pilot cycles, refinement, and full-scale deployment
Establish and maintain the standard S&OP cycle, including demand review, supply/capacity review, pre-S&OP, and executive S&OP
Drive organizational change management, stakeholder training, and coaching
Build aggregate demand planning models using statistical forecasts, commercial intelligence, and product/market insights
Develop supply and capacity planning models for production, kitting, distribution, and resourcing
Create integrated scenario and sensitivity models to support executive decision-making
Align inventory targets, safety stocks, and service-level objectives with demand and supply plans
Develop NPI and product lifecycle planning models for launches, ramps, phase-ins/outs, and portfolio changes
Partner with Product Management, Clinical/Study Management, Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Product/Clinical functions
Facilitate monthly executive S&OP meetings and drive consensus decisions, trade-offs, and formal plan approval
Document, communicate, and cascade S&OP decisions, risks, and assumptions into functional plans and operational execution
Partner with Finance to link S&OP outputs to financial plans and budgets
Define S&OP policies, standards, governance, data definitions, planning hierarchies, and performance metrics
Lead selection, enhancement, or implementation of S&OP/IBP tools and analytics with IT and functional owners
Establish KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives
Benchmark S&OP practices against industry standards
Build and lead a small S&OP/planning team
Coach leaders and planners on planning discipline, scenario thinking, and root cause analysis
Champion enterprise-wide alignment of strategy, demand, supply, and financial outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain/Operations Management, Data Analytics, Statistics, Finance, or related field
7 years of progressive experience in supply chain, planning, S&OP/IBP, or related roles
3 years of progressive leadership experience required
Demonstrated experience implementing or leading S&OP/IBP processes and tools
Proficiency with advanced planning systems, analytics/BI tools, and Excel/other modeling tools
Deep, hands-on understanding of demand planning, supply planning, capacity modeling, and inventory management
Proven experience standing up S&OP or IBP from scratch or transforming an existing process, including change management
Strong executive presence and ability to facilitate cross-functional and C-suite discussions
Strong modeling skills and comfort with scenario and sensitivity analysis
Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex planning outputs into clear business narratives
APICS/ASCM certifications such as CPIM or CSCP
PMP or equivalent project management certification
Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, or similar continuous improvement credential
Advanced degree (MBA or similar) preferred
3–5 years in a leadership position driving cross-functional planning preferred