Senior Manager, Sales and Operations Planning

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• You will develop and implement a robust S&OP framework tailored to the Parcel/ Mail industry’s dynamic project-driven and product-based business models.
• You will establish a structured monthly S&OP cadence including demand review, supply planning, capacity evaluation, financial alignment, and executive review.
• You will build alignment between Commercial, Product, and Operations to support strategic growth and tactical execution.
• You will drive the creation of a rolling 18–24 month demand forecast across Parcel customers and projects.
• You will partner with Sales and Product leaders to translate bookings, pipeline, and historical trends into actionable demand plans.
• You will monitor and continuously improve forecast accuracy; define clear metrics and accountability.
• You will translate demand plans into detailed capacity and resource plans for engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and installation.
• You will coordinate with functional teams to evaluate short-term and long-term capacity constraints and proactively plan mitigation strategies.
• You will partner with HR and department leads to align workforce planning with future project requirements.
• You will align S&OP outputs with financial objectives, including revenue recognition (Rev Rec), operating income (OI), and backlog projections.
• You will drive alignment between budget, actuals, and forecast across SAP, Lucanet, and Salesforce platforms.
• You will provide financial impact analysis of supply/demand imbalances and scenario planning.
• You will oversee inventory planning in alignment with project schedules and material lead times.
• You will conduct detailed material forecasting, ensuring supplier readiness, buffer strategy, and on-time availability for Parcel projects.
• You will lead initiatives to optimize inventory turns, working capital, and reduce obsolescence.
• You will own the data governance and system integration for all S&OP-related tools (SAP, Salesforce, Lucanet, Excel-based models).
• You will develop dashboards and KPI scorecards (forecast accuracy, schedule adherence, inventory levels, revenue conversion).
• You will ensure visibility into backlog health, open orders, project progress, and critical path items.
• You will facilitate monthly executive S&OP meetings, driving alignment on business-critical decisions.
• You will present insights, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• You will cultivate a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.
• You have APICS/CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent certification.
• You will experience working in global organizations and with multi-site planning.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• You have strong analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and business impact.
• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
• You have 8–12 years of progressive experience in S&OP, integrated business planning, or operations leadership.
• You have deep understanding of the Parcel automation industry, project-driven operations, and engineered-to-order environments.
• You have proven success leading cross-functional planning processes in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.
• You have expertise in demand/supply planning, forecasting, financial modeling, and inventory optimization.
• You have proficient in ERP and planning tools such as SAP (PP, APO, IBP), Salesforce, Lucanet, and advanced Excel.
• You have strong leadership, facilitation, and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
  
  
  

Your benefits

• You will enjoy a flexible work environment that supports your work-life balance; we offer paid time off for parental leave and 22 days off for personal time and holidays
• You will have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with FSA or HSA options, and a 401(k) plan with a company match of up to six percent
• You are provided with several company-paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long-term disability, basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs
  
  
  

Can you see yourself in this profile? Then Körber is the right place for you. We look forward to getting to know you!

Equal opportunity employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity to all applicants. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial, and/or local law.

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Disclaimer: The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, experience, education, skills, location, and market and business considerations. Applications must be submitted via our career site.

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