Sales & Operations Planning Manager

Contract: Permanent Location: Nottingham Recruitment Partner: Anastasia Walker Who we are No7 Beauty Company is made up of five iconic brands - No7, Liz Earle, Soap & Glory, Botanics and Sleek MakeUP. We believe in creating the best in beauty for everyone - we’re innovators with a passion for challenging perceptions with ground‑breaking products, proven results and positive impact. We have built a reputation on scientific innovation, whilst being environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. We are an equal opportunity employer, empowering our team members to be their authentic selves as we share a culture where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do. About the role In the Supply Chain team at No7 Beauty Company we delight our customer with excellent availability of products whilst managing a highly efficient operating model to maximise value for the Boots Group. We manage the flow of products from supplier through to customers across the globe and through our insights, data and stewardship we help the organisation to create and execute the plans that deliver financial success. The No7 Beauty Company uses S&OP to provide the governance process that enables us to set targets, to monitor performance against these targets, to identify risks and opportunities and to drive actions that enable us to deliver our plans. S&OP is visible in the form of a series of monthly meetings that review historic / future performance and helps to drive alignment across business functions on the tangible actions required to achieve the plan. The S&OP Manager owns and facilitates the S&OP process for the No7 Beauty Company. Key Responsibilities Drives / maintains the cadence, efficacy and continuous improvement of the established S&OP governance meetings. Notably: Account Review Regional Demand Consensus Global Supply Review Global S&OP / Management Business Review Through these forums the S&OP manager draws the focus of the organisation towards the mid‑term horizon (4‑18 months) so that proactive actions can be taken. Ensures that these meetings continue to combine to support the No7 Beauty company Leadership in: Understanding recent performance (KPI's) Reviewing and validating future performance expectations (out to 18 months) Identifying risks and opportunities to plans Driving course correction activities to support business target achievement Prompts corrective action if the above aims are not being met Supports the efficacy of these forums by: Ensuring the S&OP elements of the E2Open functionality meet user requirements and provide effective inputs to meeting reviews Takes an active role in capturing and documenting routine elements of meeting content (KPI's etc) to drive an efficient administration process Diarises all meetings, drives attendance, owns and facilitates meeting agenda's Captures minutes / actions and issues to stakeholders Escalates and seeks support from Supply Chain Senior Leadership where needed to achieve the above. Identifies, seeks approval for and drives opportunities to continuously improve the S&OP process Owns the audit process that measures process efficacy Whilst this role does not own the actions that drive business performance it does own the governance process that identifies and targets these actions to appropriate stakeholders. What you'll need to have Degree level educated (or equivalent) in business, finance, supply chain or related field 10 years experience in Finance, Commercial or SC planning with 5 years+ direct experience of the specific governance aspects of S&OP Excellent facilitator and comfortable in managing meeting efficacy with all levels of the organisation Strong emphasis on process discipline and continuous improvement An understanding of, and experience of using Supply Chain or Finance planning systems Builds strong relationships and networks Solid business acumen and financial understanding (able to link Supply Chain performance to financial benefit) Direct experience of, and involvement in S&OP Knowledge of master data requirements to support S&OP would also be an advantage. Experience of leading and coordinating senior level meetings It would be great if you also have E2Open system experience desirable but not essential Our benefits Retirement Savings Plan Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay Discretionary annual bonus Generous discount on our own brands and partner businesses Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more. We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - go to no7company.jobs/working-here to find out more. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third‑party sites are not provided or endorsed by No7 Beauty Company and may not be accurate. What's next Where a role is advertised as full‑time, we are open to discussing part‑time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best. We are a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr