S&OP & Supply Chain Planning Lead

About the Business
We are proud to be partnering with a well-established business to recruit an S&OP & Supply Chain Planning Lead into a high impact, influential role within their team. This is a business that has undergone significant transformation and is now in a strong growth phase, with a clear strategy, strong leadership, and a genuine thirst for continuous improvement.

The culture here is caring, candid, and collaborative. A place where people are encouraged to challenge how things are done, and supported to develop and build long-term, fulfilling careers.

About the Role
This role leads the end-to-end S&OP cycle, working closely with GMs, Operations, and Sales to align demand and supply, turn data into clear and well-reasoned recommendations, and drive better commercial decisions across the business.

At its core this is an influencing role. As the business continues its transformation journey, you will spend more time out in the business, running planning reviews at GM level, building trust with senior stakeholders, and working cross-functionally to ensure the business is aligned. You will be well supported by strong leadership and a capable team around you.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and facilitating the end-to-end S&OP cycle including weekly and monthly planning rhythms, with a continuous improvement mindset across planning processes and reporting
• Building and maintaining accurate demand forecasts by analysing trends, production plans, and commercial inputs
• Monitoring supply performance across a complex network, identifying gaps, risks, and deviations and working closely with production and operations teams to mitigate them
• Presenting insights, risks, and opportunities clearly and confidently to GM level stakeholders
• Building strong relationships across Sales and Operations to ensure participation and accountability in the planning process
• Supporting the optimisation of planning systems to drive more efficient and insight-led ways of working across the business

To Be Successful You Will Have

• Proven S&OP experience and an appetite to drive meaninful change
• A commercial mindset that goes beyond planning, with an understanding of cost to serve, transport and logistics costs, and how supply decisions impact the broader business
• The confidence, communication skills, and EQ to engage with and influence senior leaders
• An energetic, curious, and humble approach with a genuine appetite for continuous improvement
• Highly data driven, with strong data management and analytical skills and the ability to turn complex information into clear recommendations
• A background in a complex, fast-paced planning environment, with the adaptability to work comfortably when priorities shift and the pace is high
• Proficient in the use of planning systems and tools, with a willingness to learn and embrace new technology as the business evolves

What's on Offer

• A high-visibility role within a business undergoing real transformation
• The opportunity to influence supply chain and broader operational outcomes at scale
• The opportunity to shape the role as it evolves, with real input into how S&OP develops across the business
• Strong leadership around you and a management team that will back you to succeed
• A long-term career opportunity within a high-performing, ambitious organisation that is invested in developing its people

How to Apply
To apply online please click on the apply function. Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Lewis Ironside on 0435 824 108 or lewis.ironside@sharpandcarter.com.au