Planning & S&OP Manager
(Job Description)
Job Title: Planning & S&OP Manager
Department: Supply Chain
Reports To: Supply Chain Director / Operations Director
Job Purpose
Responsible for leading the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, demand planning, inventory management, procurement planning, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure product availability while optimizing inventory, cost, and service levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
- Develop demand forecasts using historical data, sales trends, and business insights.
- Manage inventory planning to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce excess inventory.
- Coordinate supply planning with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Oversee purchasing planning for food, non-food items, equipment, and operational supplies.
- Monitor inventory performance and implement initiatives to reduce stock shortages and obsolete inventory.
- Develop and track Supply Chain KPIs, including inventory turnover, forecast accuracy, service level, and stock availability.
- Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, Logistics, and Procurement teams to align business objectives.
- Prepare executive reports and dashboards for senior management.
- Support new store openings by planning equipment, inventory, and procurement requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and supply chain efficiency.
- Manage supplier planning activities and coordinate with logistics providers to ensure timely deliveries.
- Lead process improvement initiatives to optimize inventory costs and operational performance.
- Coach and develop planning team members while monitoring departmental KPIs.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and supply chain procedures.
- Support product launches, promotional campaigns, and seasonal planning activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- Master’s degree is preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Management, Demand Planning, or S&OP.
- Experience in FMCG, Retail, QSR, or Food & Beverage industries.
- Strong knowledge of S&OP, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Control, Procurement Planning, and Forecasting.
- Advanced knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle Fusion, or similar.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.
Core Competencies
- Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
- Demand Forecasting
- Supply Planning
- Inventory Management
- Procurement Planning
- Supply Chain Analytics
- KPI Management
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Vendor & Supplier Management
- Process Improvement
- Cost Optimization
- Data Analysis
- Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Problem Solving
Job Details
| Posted Date: | 2026-07-15 |
| Job Location: | Kuwait – Al Kuwait |
| Company Industry: | Accounting |
Preferred Candidate
| Career Level: | Management |
| Degree: | Bachelor’s degree |
