Global Sales & Operations Planning and Long-Term Forecast Plan Lead

Role Summary

Global Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Long-Term Forecast Plan (LTFP) Lead responsible for evolving these processes within the Global Supply Chain. You will drive maturity of S&OP and enterprise IBP, aligning across functions and hierarchies as part of the Global Supply Chain Planning Operations team. The role streamlines regional Executive S&OP governance, collaborating with Business Ops, Finance, Demand Planning, and GSC leadership to uphold the operating model. As a business process owner, you will connect strategy and operations, driving standardization, simplification, and data-driven planning to enable advanced capabilities that improve cost, cash, service, and growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance global S&OP governance, cadence, standards, and playbook for PO&T.
• Facilitate regional Executive S&OP forums in collaboration with Business Ops, Finance, Demand Planning and GSC leadership.
• Align key performance indicators and expectations across S&OP forums to ensure consistent content for reviews.
• Lead the LTFP process, conducting annual cycles for strategic long-term planning within PO&T.
• Partner with key stakeholders to define critical assumptions and scenarios for long-term capacity planning.
• Drive integration of S&OP and LTFP outputs into operational, financial, and capacity planning processes.
• Lead cultural and behavioral changes to support S&OP, enterprise-wide IBP, and LTFP development in alignment with Vision 2030.
• Provide mentorship to S&OP leaders, fostering a collaborative and committed environment.
• Ensure alignment between enabling technologies and development roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related scientific field with a minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in Global Forecasting, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing within Pharma or FMCG.
• Required: Proven experience designing and implementing an IBP or S&OP process for a large global company.
• Required: Demonstrated transformational leadership abilities, including mentoring and inspiring cross-functional teams.
• Required: In-depth understanding of lifecycle management and ability to translate market dynamics into actionable insights in the Pharma industry.
• Required: Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI/ML, digital twin applications, and advanced analytics platforms.
• Required: Experience with scenario planning and cross-functional portfolio trade-offs.
• Required: Specialized knowledge in ERP systems.
• Preferred: APICS certification.
• Required: Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of financial operations.
• Required: Global and intercultural experience in a complex and rapidly changing business environment.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s in Supply Chain Management, or equivalent) – Preferred.