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Purpose of Job:

The S&OP Manager serves as a Process Lead for Interstate Batteries Sales & Operations (S&OP) process. This role will spearhead many improvement efforts as the company continues to mature in S&OP. This role will have the opportunity to drive decisions at every level of the organization, including with our Executive team, to achieve long-range plan growth targets.

Job Components:

• Facilitate the monthly S&OP process, working closely with the functional leads to establish and maintain cadence, produce content, documents and track actions to completion, and monitor attendance in S&OP meetings.

• Work closely with cross-functional partners including Supply Chain, Finance, Product and Marketing, Sales, IT, and Operations to identify and execute on improvement opportunities to increase maturity of S&OP process.

• Establish and lead S&OP Steering Committee to align improvement efforts with company strategy and direction from leadership.

• Serve as a critical input to AOP (Annual Operating Plan) and LRP (Long Range Plan) development by leveraging information produced through S&OP process, partner with Finance on these activities.

• Participate in project teams as identified based on company priorities, including but not limited to Supplier contract negotiations, New Business deal teams.

• Produce a 24-month rolling consensus forecast by leveraging inputs such as: Demand Plan, opportunities/risks, product lifecycles, market trends, etc.

• Conduct end-to-end scenario planning that encompasses supplier through distributor/customer capacity, cost, and price elements.

• Automate reporting and enhance system to support S&OP process.

• Develop executive summaries along with other KPI dashboards to leverage during S&OP meetings.

• Perform ad-hoc analysis as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Logistics. Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance or equivalent a plus.

• 5+ years of experience in S&OP, corporate development, consulting, or supply chain.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and comfortable presenting to executive leadership and external partners.

• Ability to align S&OP processes with organizational objectives.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

• Experience in data visualization / automation tools (Tableau, PowerBI, etc).

• Knowledgeable in lean principles/methodologies a plus.

• Microsoft Office suite particularly comfortable with Excel and PowerPoint.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines under minimal guidance.

• Able to adapt to changing priorities and unforeseen challenges.

Scope Data:

• Collaborate with multiple cross-functional partners, Supply Chain, Finance, Product and Marketing, Sales, IT, and Operations implementation teams.

• Engage with the Leadership Team to provide recommendations & supporting information related to SAP IBP configuration, upgrades, and enhancements.

• Exemplify Interstate’s Purpose and Values.

Work Environment:

• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods of time.     

• Ability to sustain posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time.      

• Regularly required to use hands to grasp or handle and talk and hear.      

• Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.      

Note: We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

Interstate Batteries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstate Batteries complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Interstate Batteries expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), marital status, military status, veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal law.