Manufacturing Sales & Operations Planning Consultant
We are looking for a Manufacturing Sales & Operations Planning Consultant to join our dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and participate in consultancy, data analysis, and software implementation projects, particularly S&OP frameworks for manufacturing clients.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
- Define and implement S&OP governance models, best practices, and demand forecasting models.
- Align supply planning with demand forecasts and implement Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP).
- Optimize manufacturing models (MTO, MTS, ETO) and present findings to customers at both operational and management levels.
- Manage Solution Design Documents, process maps, and UI workflow designs.
- Configure RELEX tools through SQL queries and provide training and user support.
- Track KPIs, ensure the business case is met, and support S&OP sales processes.
- Attend industry events and training to develop knowledge and skills.
Candidate Profile
- Minimum 5 years experience of S&OP, Manufacturing/Retail Planning in an operational role OR supply chain management in a consultancy role.
- Experience with Apparel, CPG, or FMCG manufacturers.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Familiar with SCM systems from both business and IT perspectives.
- Proficient in SQL and fluent in English.
- Degree qualified or 5+ years of experience in manufacturing.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in business growth.