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As Group S&OP Lead, you will be the process owner and “chief architect” of S&OP at Group level. Your role is pivotal in harmonizing planning across countries, integrating new businesses, and ensuring operational excellence. This is a highly visible role, reporting directly to the Group COO and working closely with Planning Managers in the Netherlands and France, as well as with Operations Directors, Finance, Sales, and Marketing teams across Europe.
Job Responsibility:
Assess and benchmark current S&OP maturity across geographies
Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for S&OP improvement, aligned with organizational changes (ERP/IT upgrades, M&A …)
Design harmonized capacity planning methodologies to ensure consistent approaches across entities
Lead change management initiatives and project governance to secure adoption and long-term impact
Lead the cross-sell Group S&OP process, ensuring demand/supply balance and driving Executive S&OP decisions
Aggregate monthly demand forecasts and MRP at Group level, ensuring data consistency and supporting corrective actions
Coordinate with Procurement for budget and reforecast cycles
Anticipate and resolve capacity constraints, and when needed, allocate capacity across countries to maximize profitability
Support Long Range Planning by translating demand into a Group capacity strategy
Define and implement APS tools in alignment with Group strategy, ensuring upgrades and integration with existing systems
Monitor and report on Group KPIs (forecast accuracy, bias, stock levels, capacity performance, DIO finished goods & raw/pack), ensuring data integrity
Channel improvement ideas into structured planning projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Support hiring, onboarding, and training of S&OP managers/coordinators
Define competency models for planning roles and lead tailored training programs
Train and coach cross-sell community leaders (Innovation, Supply, Quality & Pack, Sales, Customer Support) to embed best practices
Lead the integration of new companies into Group planning, ensuring fast and smooth adoption of standards
Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders (Sales, Operations, Finance, Supply, R&D, Managing Directors), building consensus across diverse perspectives
Foster productive dialogue in high-stakes situations, managing trade-offs with tact and credibility
Drive standardization and alignment of processes across geographies and business units
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field
supply chain certifications are a strong plus
10+ years of experience in S&OP, demand and/or supply planning, with at least 3 years in a multi-country coordination role
Strong background in supply chain management, ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing
Hands-on experience with Advanced Planning Systems (APS) and planning technologies, including tools implementation
Proven ability to lead S&OP transformations and change initiatives
Excellent analytical and project management skills
able to balance multiple stakeholders and priorities
Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage both executive leadership and operational teams
Data-driven mindset with a proven track record in improving forecast accuracy and capacity planning
Fluent in English (French or Dutch is an advantage)
Full coverage by the company of health insurance (mutuelle), supplementary pension plan (retraite complémentaire) and employee prevention plan (régime de prévoyance)
Meal vouchers (tickets restaurant)
Employee perks: gift vouchers, holiday vouchers, and biscuit boxes several times a year
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