S&OP Manager Recruitment

S&OP Manager professionals lead Sales and Operations Planning processes, aligning demand, supply, inventory, capacity, and business objectives.
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WHY THIS ROLE IS HARD TO HIRE

  • S&OP Managers need strong knowledge of demand, supply, inventory, capacity planning, forecasting, and business planning processes.
  • Strong candidates must reconcile competing priorities and guide commercial, operational, financial, and supply chain stakeholders toward aligned decisions.
  • Experienced S&OP leaders with proven planning transformation and executive-level communication skills are highly sought after.

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Brightway connects employers with qualified S&OP Manager candidates who bring integrated business planning expertise, demand and supply planning knowledge, forecasting experience, scenario analysis, KPI management, and cross-functional leadership skills.

ABOUT THE S&OP MANAGER ROLE

An S&OP Manager leads the structured planning process used to align demand, supply, inventory, capacity, and financial considerations. The role creates visibility across functions and helps organizations establish realistic plans that support both customer requirements and business objectives. Depending on the organization, an S&OP Manager may coordinate monthly planning cycles, demand and supply reviews, executive meetings, scenario planning, KPI reporting, and action tracking. The position requires strong analytical judgment and stakeholder management because effective S&OP depends on transparent assumptions and coordinated decision-making.

Role Highlights

Supply Chain & Logistics

Supply Chain Planning

Management

S&OP Leadership

Demand & Supply

Integrated Planning

Scenario Analysis

Alignment & Service

ERP & Planning Systems

Executive Stakeholders

7+ Years

Competitive Market

What does a S&OP Manager Do?

Leads the S&OP Process

S&OP Managers establish and manage planning cycles that align demand, supply, inventory, capacity, and business requirements.

Coordinates Demand & Supply Reviews

They bring demand and supply information together to identify gaps, constraints, opportunities, and potential operational risks.

Develops Planning Scenarios

S&OP Managers evaluate alternative scenarios and trade-offs involving inventory, capacity, supply availability, customer service, and business priorities.

Presents Recommendations to Leadership

They translate complex planning information into clear recommendations and communicate risks, opportunities, and decisions to senior stakeholders.

Improves Planning Governance

S&OP Managers establish processes, metrics, meeting structures, and accountability mechanisms that improve planning alignment and execution.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead monthly and periodic S&OP planning cycles.
  • Coordinate demand, supply, inventory, and capacity reviews.
  • Develop scenarios and recommendations for planning gaps.
  • Present planning insights, risks, and trade-offs to leadership.
  • Improve S&OP processes, KPIs, governance, and stakeholder alignment.
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QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Experience

Typically 7+ years of experience in S&OP, demand planning, supply planning, integrated business planning, supply chain management, or related functions, including leadership responsibility.

Education

A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations management, business, finance, engineering, or a related field is commonly preferred.

Certifications

APICS/ASCM certifications such as CPIM or CSCP can strengthen a candidate's supply chain planning credentials.

CORE SKILLS

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S&OP Leadership
Demand & Supply Planning
Scenario Analysis
Forecasting
KPI Management
Executive Communication

MARKET & COMPENSATION INSIGHTS

typical Salary Range

$95k-$155k

Performance-Based Bonus

Experience Level

7+ Years

Role Demand

High

Hiring Market

Competitive S&OP Management Market

S&OP Manager compensation varies based on industry, geographic market, planning scope, organizational complexity, product portfolio, technology environment, and leadership responsibility. Candidates with mature S&OP experience, advanced planning systems knowledge, strong executive communication, and measurable improvements in inventory or service performance may command stronger compensation.

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About Supply Chain Planning

Supply Chain Planning professionals help organizations align demand, supply, inventory, production, capacity, and business requirements. Brightway recruits experienced planning talent for organizations seeking professionals who can improve forecasting, strengthen S&OP processes, manage supply risks, and support coordinated business decisions.

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