S&OP Manager

Newly Created Role At An Emerging Wellness And Fitness Apparel Brand

Competitive salary, bonus, and hybrid schedule offered!

About Our Client

My client is an emerging CPG company within the wellness, fitness, and apparel sector.

Job Description

Sales & Operations Planning

• Lead the monthly S&OP process, aligning demand forecasts, inventory plans, supply requirements, and business objectives.
• Partner with Wholesale, eCommerce, and Finance teams to develop rolling sales forecasts and identify risks and opportunities.
• Translate commercial forecasts into operational plans that support inventory availability and customer service goals.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and develop recommendations to improve planning effectiveness.

Inventory & Supply Chain Planning

• Analyze inventory levels, turns, aging inventory, and stock availability to optimize working capital and service levels.
• Partner with Operations and supply chain partners to balance inventory investment with growth objectives.
• Support seasonal and product launch planning to ensure successful execution across channels.
• Identify potential supply constraints and develop mitigation strategies.

Business Performance & Analytics

• Develop and maintain KPI reporting related to sales, inventory, forecast accuracy, fulfillment, and operational performance.
• Analyze business trends and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Support scenario planning and decision-making through data-driven insights.
• Deliver reporting and dashboards that improve visibility across functions.

Operational & Financial Partnership

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes related to inventory, logistics, and wholesale operations.
• Monitor operational spend and identify opportunities for efficiency and cost optimization.
• Assist in management of working capital processes, including inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable trends.
• Partner with Finance to support business planning and strategic initiatives.

Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement of planning, reporting, and operational processes.
• Identify opportunities for automation and enhanced data visibility.
• Support implementation of systems, tools, and best practices that improve scalability as the company grows.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, Operations, or a related field.
• 4-7 years of experience in S&OP, demand planning, inventory planning, supply chain analytics, business operations, or related roles.
• Experience supporting wholesale, consumer products, retail, footwear, apparel, or eCommerce businesses preferred.
• Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Experience working with ERP, planning, or inventory management systems (NetSuite experience a plus).
• Understanding of forecasting, inventory management, and operational KPI development.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across commercial, operational, and finance teams.
• Strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $95,000 to $135,000 annually
• Comprehensive insurance coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) plan.
• Generous PTO (paid time off).
• Hybrid schedule

Job Summary

Sector: Procurement & Supply Chain

Sub Sector: Demand Planning

Industry: FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)

Where: Westport

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant Name: Sarah Jones

Job Reference: JN-072026-7074498