S&OE Lead - Demand Planning

Job Description
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Job Purpose:
The S&OE Lead is responsible for managing and executing the short-term (weekly to monthly) planning processes, ensuring a seamless flow of operations across sales, demand, supply, and production teams. They bridge the gap between Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and day-to-day operational execution, focusing on delivering on tactical goals while responding to real-time demand and supply changes.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Planning and Execution:

• Lead the S&OE process to ensure alignment between demand, supply, and inventory levels.
• Monitor and review short-term demand forecasts and supply plans.
• Ensure the execution of the tactical plan, adjusting production, supply, and distribution schedules as needed.

Demand and Supply Balancing:

• Work closely with demand planners, supply chain managers, and production teams to balance customer demand and operational capacity.
• Adjust and recalibrate plans based on real-time data, ensuring minimal disruptions to operations.

Risk Management:

• Identify, assess, and mitigate short-term operational risks in demand or supply.
• Proactively address supply chain issues such as stockouts, overstock situations, or capacity bottlenecks

Performance Monitoring:

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as service levels, inventory turnover, and production efficiency.
• Implement corrective actions to improve operational performance and minimize gaps between plans and actual performance.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Act as the liaison between sales, production, logistics, and procurement to ensure cohesive execution.
• Communicate changes in demand or supply conditions across all functions to maintain alignment.

Continuous Improvement:

• Lead initiatives to improve S&OE processes, enhancing responsiveness and operational agility.
• Drive process improvements to enhance the accuracy of short-term planning and minimize inefficiencies.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• On-time delivery and service levels
• Inventory accuracy and stock availability
• Production schedule adherence
• Demand-supply balancing effectiveness
• Incident and risk resolution speed

Skills and Qualifications
Educational Background:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field.
• MBA or relevant certification (e.g., APICS, CPIM) is a plus

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain, operations, or planning roles.
• Previous experience with IBP and S&OE processes.
• Proven ability to manage complex operational processes in a dynamic environment.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in supply chain management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or other data analysis tools.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and make decisions quickly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Team leadership and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
Mondelez México has been in the country since 1927 and currently employs 6,000 wonderful people. Our diverse portfolio includes iconic and mouth-watering global brands such as Trident, Oreo, Philadelphia, and local jewels like Clorets and Bubbaloo. We are leaders in the making of cream cheese, powdered beverages and confections-in fact, we make seven out of every 10 chewing gums consumed by Mexicans. Our growth is supported by our cutting-edge manufacturing facilities, such as our Puebla Plant and Nuevo León HUB, which are the largest gums, candies and biscuits factories in the world in terms of volume. You can buy are products in 900,000 places in Mexico. We are also home to one of the 11 technology centers Mondelez International has worldwide, a specialized gum and candy facility that places us at the forefront of innovation and development in the country and drives our purpose to lead the future of snacking. We are pioneers in the country in work-life balance practices such as extended maternity leave, open spaces, remote work and flexible working hours.
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type
Regular
Demand Planning
Customer Service & Logistics