Sales & Operations Manager

Sales & Operations Manager -Perm - 60- 65k

A recently merged, market-leading engineering group is entering an ambitious growth phase, with clear plans to significantly scale turnover. With continued investment in systems, infrastructure and people, the business is strengthening its operational foundations to support long-term success.

We are seeking an experienced Sales & Operations Manager to design and embed a robust, integrated planning process across a mixed manufacturing environment (MTS, MTO and ETO). This role will align demand, supply, engineering capacity and financial plans to improve predictability, service levels and overall performance.

Key responsibilities for the successful Sales & Operations Manager

• Lead and embed the monthly S&OP process

• Align sales forecasts with operational and capacity plans

• Identify constraints and drive cross-functional decision-making

• Partner with Finance to link operational plans to revenue, margin and working capital

• Track and improve key KPIs including forecast accuracy and OTIF

• Enhance ERP planning parameters and data integrity

Skills & experience required of the Sales & Operations Manager

• Proven S&OP or supply chain planning experience within engineering/manufacturing

• Strong understanding of mixed production models and varied lead times

• Demonstrated experience improving or implementing S&OP frameworks

• Confident influencing senior stakeholders

• Analytical, structured and commercially aware

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity that matches your skillset then please get in touch today!