Senior Group S&OP Manager
23 hours ago
Granollers
Are you ready to build and lead an integrated S&OP process across an international food business? GoodLife Foods is looking for a Senior Group S&OP Manager who can connect commercial ambitions, operational capabilities and financial priorities into one reliable plan. As Senior Group S&OP Manager, you will develop and implement a group-wide S&OP strategy, governance model and operating rhythm across 14 factories and six commercial areas. Your goal is to create a single, financially aligned plan that balances demand, production capacity, inventory, service levels and profitability. This is both a transformation and leadership role. You will design the future S&OP organisation, strengthen processes and tools, and ensure consistent adoption across countries and functions. You will lead an international team of eight Demand Planners, Supply Planners and an S&OP Tools Specialist, based in Granollers (Spain). You will report directly to the Chief Supply Chain Officer. • Develop and implement a centralised, group-wide S&OP strategy and governance model., • Establish clear roles, responsibilities, decision rights and KPIs across central and local teams., • Lead the end-to-end S&OP cycle, including demand, supply, inventory and capacity planning., • Chair key monthly S&OP meetings and prepare decisions for Executive Board level., • Improve forecast accuracy, supply-plan reliability, service levels and stock health., • Connect Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Logistics and Innovation around one integrated plan., • Develop effective planning processes, data analytics and supporting IT tools., • Lead, coach and develop the international S&OP team., • Drive change and embed consistent ways of working throughout the organisation., • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Economics or a related field., • At least 10 years of relevant experience in S&OP, demand planning or supply chain planning, preferably within FMCG or food manufacturing., • Proven experience building or significantly improving an end-to-end S&OP process., • Strong leadership experience within an international and multidisciplinary environment., • A solid understanding of both demand and supply planning, including their financial impact., • Strong analytical capabilities and experience in ERP and planning systems, Excel and Power BI., • The ability to influence senior stakeholders and turn complex information into clear decisions., • Native-level Spanish and professional fluency in English; knowledge of Dutch is an advantage., • Willingness to travel regularly to our locations across Europe. A high-impact leadership position at the heart of GoodLife Foods' international operations. You will have the mandate to shape our future S&OP organisation, build capabilities and create lasting improvements across the entire group. We look forward to hearing from you! At GoodLife Foods we would love to hear from you! At GoodLife Foods we believe that great food brings people together and makes every moment more enjoyable. We promote equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion in all their forms, fostering an environment of respect and collaboration. We believe in talent, diversity, and growing together. With a team of over 1,700 professionals across Europe, we are leading the way in frozen snacks and offer a diverse range of irresistible food - each made with care, expertise, and the finest ingredients. Behind all our products are great people. As we continue to grow our business, we're building the foundation for one GoodLife Foods: a place where teams connect, processes align and our collective strengths come together. Working at GoodLife Foods means joining an organisation where diverse cultures and perspectives are celebrated while fostering one unified organisation. We strive to ensure everyone feels valued and connected. #J-18808-Ljbffr
