Global Head of S&OP

Job Purpose

• S&OP Framework Design & Implementation

• Design and implement a standardized global S&OP process across multiple regions
• Establish governance structures, meeting cadences, and decision-making framework
• Align demand, supply, finance, and commercial planning processes
• Drive adoption, consistency, and accountability across all markets.

Demand Planning

• Lead the global demand planning framework in partnership with Sales and Marketing teams
• Implement forecasting methodologies and tools to improve forecast accuracy and reduce bias
• Consolidate demand signals from multiple markets into a unified demand plan
• Monitor forecasting performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Supply & Production Planning

• Standardize supply and production planning processes across manufacturing partners and co-packers
• Align production plans with demand forecasts, capacity constraints, and lead times
• Partner closely with Procurement and Technical teams to ensure material availability and production feasibility
• Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans

Inventory Strategy & Control

• Define global inventory policies, including safety stock and Days of Stock targets
• Optimize inventory levels to balance service and working capital efficiency
• Reduce write-offs and obsolete stock through improved lifecycle management and planning discipline
• Improve inventory visibility and reporting across regions

Planning Systems & Digitalization

• Lead the implementation and enhancement of planning systems, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Improve data visibility, automation, and forecasting capabilities
• Ensure integration between ERP platforms and planning systems
• Establish a single source of truth for planning KPIs and reporting

Operational Integration

• Oversee planning and inventory coordination for proprietary manufacturing operations
• Ensure timely supply to co-packers and regional operations
• Align production activities with global demand requirements

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Own and track planning KPIs including Forecast Accuracy, Forecast Bias, OTIF, and Inventory
• Establish reporting standards and performance review routines
• Identify gaps and implement corrective actions
• Drive continuous improvement and operational discipline across planning teams

Key

• Interfaces Commercial and Sales teams
• Procurement and supplier management
• Technical and production teams
• Regional Supply Chain teams
• Finance and working capital stakeholders

Key Performance Indicators

• (KPIs)Forecast Accuracy improvement
• Reduction in Forecast Bias
• OTIF / Service Level improvement
• Inventory optimization
• Inventory Turns improvement
• Reduction in obsolete stock and write-offs

Requirements

• 8–10+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Planning, or S&OP within FMCG, beverage, food, or related industries
• Proven experience building or transforming S&OP functions in multi-market environments
• Strong understanding of demand planning, supply planning, and inventory management
• Experience working with co-packers or outsourced manufacturing models
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments
• Strong analytical, forecasting, and performance management capabilities
• Experience with ERP systems, planning tools, and reporting platform

Core Skills

• Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management
• Ability to translate commercial inputs into operational plans
• Strong ownership mindset and accountability
• Structured problem-solving and attention to detail
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage competing priorities

Technical Competencies

• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
• Familiarity with ERP systems and planning tools
• Strong understanding of supply chain KPIs and operational drivers

Languages

• Fluent English required
• Russian is a strong advantage
• Arabic or Turkish would be considered beneficial