PE Sales + Operations Planning (238)

Regional Head of Sales & Operations Planning (SOP)

The regional Head of SOP is fully responsible for all SOP related tasks within the region. The role is embedded into a global SOP framework with interfaces into the other regions and a solid reporting line to the Group SOP to ensure synchronicity with group objectives.

• Functional tasks
  • Managing the monthly SOP cycle for the region
  • Demand to capacity to supply related turnover planning aligned with Group targets
  • Ensure supply related turnover
  • Coordination of orders into slot planning
  • Balancing of orders into other factories following the SOP process
  • Being first level escalation for the team and resolving conflicts (e.g. capacity, lead time,…)
  • Working operationally and managing projects as PSSC (need based)
  • Ensure on time delivery towards our Customers
  • Improvement of data maintenance
    (turnover / scheduling relevant data)
  • Active participation in Just-Do-It meetings (Business / MLS)
  • Providing support to quotation teams to ensure adequate lead times
  • Accountability for intercompany order processing

• Professional Competence:

  • Technical background.
  • Good understanding of processes.
  • Very strong in SAP.
  • Several years of professional and hands on experience in planning / managing customer orders.
  • Strong customer focused problem-solving approach.
  • Good English knowledge.
  • Good understanding of plant engineering processes including site requirements.

  Methodological Competence:

  • Problem solving competence.
  • Conflict management.
  • Cross functional understanding and action taking.
  • Network management skills.