S&OP Manager

OVERVIEW

The scope of this role is to drive the improvement and standardization of S&OP and S&OE processes within Perfetti Van Melle for AMR. The scope includes ownership and execution of each of the S&OP/S&OE processes and constrained forecast. It also includes consolidation of the Global and AMR ES&OP which includes USA, Canada, Mexico and LATAM. This role involves the effective deployment of the Global S&OP Playbook with key focus on establishing governance and standards of all areas of the process. This includes cross-functional calibration and analyzing the relevant information necessary to prepare the information pack for each cycle and by proactively communicating with, and bringing insight to, the multiple business leaders and step facilitators involved in the process.

This role is also responsible for ensuring that all parties are aware of the key business issues, reconciliation and recommendations developed and kept informed of decisions made throughout the process. This role will be integral in the evolution of our S&OP process and deployment across the PVM business.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

- Lead S&OP Cycles: Manage monthly integrated business planning cycles, including demand review, supply review, integrated reconciliation and executive S&OP alignment meetings.

- Lead S&OE Process: Collaborate cross-functional to execute the S&OE process, including demand control, supply execution and S&OE meetings.

- S&OP/S&OE Excellence: Ensure timely pre-reads, accuracy in data, and global/regional decks and reporting; drive continuous improvement and influence outcomes across both S&OP and S&OE.

- Demand & Supply Alignment: Drive the "one-number" forecasting principle, matching commercial sales plans with production and distribution capabilities.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to evaluate new product developments (NPDs), promotions, and consensus rolling forecasts.

- Constrained Forecast: Partner with demand and supply planning to generate the monthly constrained forecast, ensuring consensus forecast alignment across all areas.

- Change Management: Drive organizational change management and continuous improvement initiatives, partnering with cross-functional teams to identify process gaps and implement sustainable solutions

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field

- MBA a plus, not required

- 3–5 years of experience in standard S&OP/IBP process (Oliver Wight), demand planning, or supply planning within CPG or a related industry

- Demonstrated experience facilitating cross-functional planning cycles (S&OP/S&OE) without direct authority over participants

- Experience working with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain/Operations stakeholders in a matrixed environment

- Proficiency with planning systems common in CPG (e.g., SAP IBP, o9, Kinaxis, Anaplan, or similar)

- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas); PowerBI or Tableau experience a plus

- Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred, given CPG prevalence)

- Strong facilitation skills — able to run structured meetings, drive decisions, and keep executives on track

- Collaboration & Influence skills to Build strong cross-functional partnerships and effectively influences stakeholders without direct authority to drive shared outcomes

- Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience preparing executive-level decks and pre-reads

- High attention to detail and data accuracy, especially under monthly cycle deadlines

- Comfortable managing ambiguity and competing priorities across multiple product categories/regions

- Certification in Standard IBP process (Preferably Oliver Wight).

- APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP) strongly preferred in CPG S&OP roles

WHAT WE OFFER

At Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the sweet success of our candy-loving community. Additionally, we have a core value of Care For Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including:

- PTO package including vacation, wellness, and pay it forward time off

- 13 paid holidays

- 401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country

- Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases

- Comprehensive Health Insurance

- Annual well-being subsidy

- 20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options

- Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement

- Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, Etc.)

- Modest monthly candy allotments (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)

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