Planning & S&OP Manager

Planning & S&OP Manager Location: Adairsville, GA | On-Site Lead demand forecasting, production planning, inventory strategy, S&OP, budgeting, and financial planning for a manufacturing organization. A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Planning & S&OP Manager to lead an integrated planning function spanning demand forecasting, production planning, inventory strategy, budgeting, and financial planning. This role is ideal for a planning professional who understands how customer demand, production capacity, inventory, and financial performance intersect within a manufacturing environment. You will work closely with Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, and senior leadership to translate business demand into actionable production and financial plans. The Planning & S&OP Manager will also lead and develop planning team members while providing senior leadership with the analysis and recommendations needed to improve operational efficiency, inventory performance, and profitability. What You'll Do Demand, Sales & Production Planning Develop and maintain monthly and annual sales, demand, and production plans in partnership with key stakeholders. Translate demand forecasts into actionable production plans while considering capacity, inventory levels, lead times, and business priorities. Partner with Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, and other functional teams to align demand and supply plans. Monitor forecast accuracy, inventory turns, production performance, and other planning KPIs and recommend adjustments as needed. Analyze production schedules, inventory requirements, and operational data to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement. Work with vendors and suppliers on forecasting, inventory management, and cost-control initiatives. Financial Planning & P&L Lead the development of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans in partnership with Finance and business leadership. Review monthly P&L results, analyze variances, and adjust operational plans to support profitability objectives. Connect operational planning decisions to financial performance, including revenue, costs, inventory, and profitability. Partner with Accounting and leadership on monthly reporting, annual planning, and year-end activities. Identify opportunities to reduce production and program-related costs while continuing to meet customer and market demand. Business Analysis & Reporting Gather, analyze, and interpret complex operational and financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Develop and maintain planning processes, policies, procedures, and documentation. Prepare monthly, weekly, and annual planning reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership. Develop meaningful KPIs and dashboards around forecast accuracy, inventory turns, production performance, costs, and profitability. Provide data-driven recommendations that improve decision-making and overall operational efficiency. Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Lead and develop planning team members, providing direction, coaching, and support. Build strong working relationships across Manufacturing, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Procurement, Finance, and Accounting. Facilitate cross-functional planning discussions and drive alignment around business priorities and KPIs. Collaborate with colleagues across different geographic regions and cultures. Support leadership with strategic planning, goal setting, policy development, and budget preparation. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field. Experience in planning, forecasting, budgeting, supply chain, operations, or a related function within a manufacturing environment . Previous management or team leadership experience. Strong understanding of demand planning, production planning, inventory planning, and/or S&OP processes. Experience developing budgets, forecasts, and financial plans and…

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