•	Min. 8 years of experience in Production planning &amp; 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<ul><li>Key Responsibilities:Sales Planning &amp; Management</li><li>Develop and implement sales strategies to meet company objectives.</li><li>Coordinate with regional or segment sales teams to consolidate and validate forecasts.</li><li>Work closely with key customer accounts to understand forecast fluctuations and support long-term demand visibility.Operational Planning &amp; Execution</li><li>Collaborate with production, procurement, and supply chain teams to align capacity with demand.</li><li>Drive the Sales &amp; Operations Planning (S&amp;OP) process to ensure demand-supply alignment.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and work to reduce excess or obsolete stock.</li><li>Forecasting &amp; Analytics</li><li>Lead monthly/weekly demand forecasting reviews.</li><li>Track forecast accuracy and implement corrective actions as needed.</li><li>Provide regular reports and dashboards on sales performance, variances, and capacity utilization.</li><li>Cross-functional Coordination</li><li>Act as the key liaison between sales, production, logistics, and finance departments.</li><li>Facilitate communication and ensure timely decision-making across departments.</li><li>Customer &amp; Order Management</li><li>Oversee order fulfillment and ensure on-time deliveries.</li><li>Handle escalations related to order delays, shortages, or capacity constraints.</li><li>Team Leadership</li><li>Lead and develop a cross-functional team involved in S&amp;OP activities.</li><li>Provide coaching and guidance to enhance performance and collaboration.</li></ul>Your Profile / Qualifications<ul><li>Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field. MBA is added advantage.</li><li>Experience: 7–10 years in sales operations, supply chain, or production planning roles, with managerial experience.</li><li>Skills:<ul><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Proficient in ERP systems and forecasting tools.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.</li></ul></li></ul>Did we spark your interest? Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.

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Specialist - Sales & Operations Planning

•	Min. 8 years of experience in Production planning &amp; 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<ul><li>Key Responsibilities:Sales Planning &amp; Management</li><li>Develop and implement sales strategies to meet company objectives.</li><li>Coordinate with regional or segment sales teams to consolidate and validate forecasts.</li><li>Work closely with key customer accounts to understand forecast fluctuations and support long-term demand visibility.Operational Planning &amp; Execution</li><li>Collaborate with production, procurement, and supply chain teams to align capacity with demand.</li><li>Drive the Sales &amp; Operations Planning (S&amp;OP) process to ensure demand-supply alignment.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and work to reduce excess or obsolete stock.</li><li>Forecasting &amp; Analytics</li><li>Lead monthly/weekly demand forecasting reviews.</li><li>Track forecast accuracy and implement corrective actions as needed.</li><li>Provide regular reports and dashboards on sales performance, variances, and capacity utilization.</li><li>Cross-functional Coordination</li><li>Act as the key liaison between sales, production, logistics, and finance departments.</li><li>Facilitate communication and ensure timely decision-making across departments.</li><li>Customer &amp; Order Management</li><li>Oversee order fulfillment and ensure on-time deliveries.</li><li>Handle escalations related to order delays, shortages, or capacity constraints.</li><li>Team Leadership</li><li>Lead and develop a cross-functional team involved in S&amp;OP activities.</li><li>Provide coaching and guidance to enhance performance and collaboration.</li></ul>Your Profile / Qualifications<ul><li>Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field. MBA is added advantage.</li><li>Experience: 7–10 years in sales operations, supply chain, or production planning roles, with managerial experience.</li><li>Skills:<ul><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Proficient in ERP systems and forecasting tools.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.</li></ul></li></ul>Did we spark your interest? Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.

Specialist - Sales & Operations Planning

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