Strategic Planner

About our organization:

We are a leading food manufacturer and distributor in North America, delivering pure and quality products for over 50 years with multiple distribution centers across the continent. We have our own brands and exclusivity for distributing partner brands.

Our vision is to bring our culture alive through authentic ethnic food, flavors, and families. Our mission is to provide easy access to all authentic ethnic food and flavors across the North American marketplace with a will to win.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Supply Chain Planning Manager to lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process for the business. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain analytics, and S&OP leadership.

The role will drive the monthly S&OP cycle, aligning demand and supply, and deliver insights through KPI dashboards and advanced analytics to support business growth and decision-making.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the monthly S&OP cycle including demand review, supply review, pre-S&OP, and executive S&OP meetings.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment of demand forecasts with supply and inventory plans.
• Identify demand-supply gaps and drive resolution through scenario planning and cross-functional alignment.
• Develop consensus forecast and ensure timely updates in planning systems.

Analytics & Reporting:

• Perform data-driven analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in sales, inventory, and supply performance.
• Develop what-if and sensitivity analysis for business decisions.
• Automate reports and dashboards using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools for leadership visibility.

Supply Chain Management:

• Manage supply and inventory planning to balance cost, service level, and working capital objectives.
• Work closely with purchase, production, and distribution teams to ensure timely execution of the plan.
• Highlight risks in supply chain (capacity constraints, long lead time SKUs, vendor issues) and propose mitigation actions.

Process Improvement & Governance:

• Standardize S&OP processes and ensure adherence to timelines and governance frameworks.
• Identify gaps in planning accuracy and recommend process/technology improvements.
• Partner with IT/ERP teams to enhance planning tools and reporting capability.

Qualifications & Experience:

• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, Analytics, or related field (preferred).
• 4-5 years of experience in S&OP, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Analytics, preferably in FMCG, Food, or Manufacturing industry.
• Exposure to ERP (Microsoft Dynamics NAV/SAP/Oracle) and BI/reporting tools.