Sales & Operations Planning Process Lead (S&OP)

1 month ago

Slough, United Kingdom John Crane Full time

S&OP Process Lead

Location: Slough UK



About Us:

Founded in 1917, John Crane is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and engineering of mission critical flow control solutions for increased efficiency, emission reductions and energy transformation. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 global sites in over 50 countries employing more than 6,000 employees worldwide. We partner with our customers and help them meet the latest environmental standards and keep their operations safe and controlled.



We are seeking a S&OP Process Lead to join our team at our Slough location. If you have a passion for sales and operations planning, and a knack for driving continuous improvement, we want to hear from you



Role Overview:

As the S&OP Process Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimising the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and Demand Planning activities. This role involves supporting monthly demand plans, optimising production strategies, and integrating new businesses and products. You will facilitate the demand forecast aggregation process, develop metrics for forecast accuracy, and ensure data integrity and S&OP performance.



Duties and Responsibilities


Demand Planning Support:

  • Assist with the creation and management of monthly demand plans, consumption models, and production strategies.
  • Support the integration of new businesses and product launches into the planning process.


Metrics Development:

  • Develop and monitor metrics for forecast accuracy, planning data integrity, and overall S&OP performance.
  • Provide detailed performance inputs to Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.


S&OP Oversight:

  • Oversee all S&OP and Demand Planning activities.
  • Facilitate the monthly demand forecast aggregation process, ensuring consensus among functions and stakeholders.
  • Establish and maintain best practices for data analysis and sales forecasts.
  • Collaborate with the BB Team to expand continuous improvement projects.


Trend Analysis:

  • Review and analyse forecast demand versus actual demand to understand changes and trends.
  • Notify scheduling and manufacturing teams of significant forecast or capacity changes in a timely manner.



Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

The Individual

S&OP experience desirable.

Confident communicator.

Broad business thinker.

Ability to learn a large complex business.

Willingness to travel occasionally.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and bonus structure.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Supportive and dynamic work environment.

If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role with John Crane, apply now to join our team as an S&OP Process Lead. Help us continue to lead the way in providing innovative solutions to our valued customers.



John Crane is part of Smiths Group, For over 170 years, Smiths has been improving our world through smarter engineering. Our technology benefits millions of people every day – making travel safer, supporting sustainable energy transition, efficiently heating, cooling our homes, and helping our world stay connected.


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