Planning Manager

About Company

House of Spices is a leading South Asian Food manufacturer and distributor in North America (USA & Canada) and has been delivering pure and quality products for over 50 years with 9 distribution centers through out North America. We have our own brands and have exclusivity for distributing our partner brands in US / Canada. Our vision is to bring our culture alive through the celebration of authentic ethnic food, flavor and families. Our mission is to provide consumers easy access to all authentic ethnic food and flavors across the North American marketplace with a will to win. Visit to know more.

JD Summary

We are seeking a Manager – S&OP & Analytics with 4–5 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain analytics, and S&OP leadership. The role will drive the monthly S&OP cycle, align demand and supply, and deliver insights through KPI dashboards and advanced analytics to support business growth and decision-making.

Job Purpose

The Manager – S&OP & Analytics will lead the Sales & Operations Planning process for the business, ensuring strong alignment across demand, supply, and inventory planning. The role will be responsible for driving cross-functional collaboration, managing planning cycles, and delivering insights through analytics to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

S&OP Leadership

• 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.

Planning & Coordination

• 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.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of S&OP processes, demand planning, and supply planning.
• Analytical skills with ability to interpret large data sets and generate business insights.
• Advanced Excel & Power BI skills; knowledge of ERP systems (NAV or similar).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills for cross-functional alignment.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, influence decisions, and drive process discipline.

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.

Inventory management; supply planning, distribution, forecast accuracy, e-commerce (prefer)

Qualifications

Bachelors / Master's degree in Industrial Engineering / Supply Chain/ Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.

Proficiency in supply chain planning software and tools.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organization.

Knowledge of S&OP processes, inventory management principles, and demand forecasting methodologies.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

1 -5 years of experience.

Competencies

Teamwork

Communication

Consultation

Ethical Practice

Problem Solving

Relationship Management

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

AAP/EEO Statement

House of Spices Inc; provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice