Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Manager

Are you an experienced supply chain professional with a strong track record in S&OP and integrated business planning? Do you thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments, balancing operational efficiency with commercial and financial priorities? Are you ready to lead S&OP processes that directly influence strategic and financial decisions across the business?

MacGregor Black are partnering with a leading manufacturing business in Northamptonshire on the search for a Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Manager . This is a permanent role based in Northamptonshire.

This is a high-impact, hands-on role offering the opportunity to shape S&OP processes, drive cross-functional alignment, and deliver insight that supports both operational performance and business profitability.

Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end S&OP process, aligning demand, supply, and commercial priorities to support strategic and financial objectives. Partner with sales, operations, and finance teams to develop accurate forecasts, capacity plans, and inventory strategies. Analyse performance against plan, identifying risks, opportunities, and improvement areas to optimise profitability and service levels. Prepare and present management reports on key S&OP metrics, forecasting accuracy, inventory performance, and business performance. Implement continuous process improvements to enhance planning efficiency, responsiveness, and cross-functional collaboration. Mentor and develop planning team members to strengthen capability and drive high performance.

What We're Looking For: Proven experience in S&OP, demand planning, or integrated business planning within manufacturing or FMCG environments. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience linking operational performance to commercial and financial outcomes. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence cross-functional teams. Hands-on, proactive, and results-oriented, thriving in a dynamic operational environment. Experience with ERP systems and planning tools; advanced Excel skills essential.

Competitive salary and benefits package

Please contact Carl Maw for more information today.