Specialist Sales & Operations Planning

Year    Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Job Description

  • Min. 8 years of experience in Production planning & control.
  • Analytical in nature.
  • Trained on basic lean concepts would be added advantage.
  • Proficiency in SAP preferred.
  • Very good knowledge about basic business processes.
  • Knowledge about project management would be an added advantage.
  • MS office like Excel, PowerPoint, Word (Proficient)
Responsibilities / Tasks
Key Responsibilities:
Sales Planning & Management * Develop and implement sales strategies to meet company objectives.
  • Coordinate with regional or segment sales teams to consolidate and validate forecasts.
Work closely with key customer accounts to understand forecast fluctuations and support long-term demand visibility.
Operational Planning & Execution * Collaborate with production, procurement, and supply chain teams to align capacity with demand.
  • Drive the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to ensure demand-supply alignment.
  • Monitor inventory levels and work to reduce excess or obsolete stock.
Forecasting & Analytics * Lead monthly/weekly demand forecasting reviews.
  • Track forecast accuracy and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Provide regular reports and dashboards on sales performance, variances, and capacity utilization.
Cross-functional Coordination * Act as the key liaison between sales, production, logistics, and finance departments.
  • Facilitate communication and ensure timely decision-making across departments.
Customer & Order Management * Oversee order fulfillment and ensure on-time deliveries.
  • Handle escalations related to order delays, shortages, or capacity constraints.
Team Leadership * Lead and develop a cross-functional team involved in S&OP activities.
  • Provide coaching and guidance to enhance performance and collaboration.
Your Profile / Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field. MBA is added advantage.
  • Experience: 7-10 years in sales operations, supply chain, or production planning roles, with managerial experience.
  • Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in ERP systems and forecasting tools.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3917514
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Education
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  • Experience
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