What we do…At Valeo Foods Ireland, the heart of our business is tasty, nutritious Irish food and drinks with brands such as Jacobs, Odlums, Batchelors and many more. There are exceptional experience and expertise in manufacturing, innovation, food science, research and development, nutrition, distribution, sales, operations, marketing, finance and talent management. We are proud of our brands and the roles they play in Irish life.Our MissionTo continue our trajectory as a fast-growing, international food business through operational excellence, brand leadership, and a best-in-class supply chain.What We Are Looking For...You are a strategic, results-driven leader with deep expertise in Sales & Operations Planning within a fast-paced FMCG environment. You bring strong cross-functional leadership, a collaborative mindset, and a proven ability to drive planning excellence, optimize supply chain performance, and deliver customer-focused outcomes. You thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and building high-performing teams.What you will do…S&OP LeadershipOwn the architecture, rollout, and continuous improvement of the company-wide S&OP process.Lead the end-to-end planning cycle, ensuring alignment across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Executive S&OP.Connect operational and financial forecasts to support decision-making and business performance.Bring the function in line with best practice and implement changes that take the function to the next level, channelling continuous improvement.Cross-Functional CollaborationFoster cross-functional collaboration to align sales and operations, enhance customer-driven forecasting, and connect operational plans with financial objectives through continuous S&OP improvement.Act as the central link between Sales, Commercial, Category, Supply Planning, Manufacturing, and Finance.Drive collaborative forecast development and alignment of production and sales plans across all sites.Represent Supply Chain on Category Development Project teams and New Product Launches.Operational ExcellenceResponsible for overall net working capital target achievement.Reduce overall stockholding while delivering minimum 98.5% OTIF service level.Champion SKU rationalization efforts by partnering with Commercial, Category, Procurement, and Operations to evaluate cost-to-serve (CTS) and phase out underperforming SKUs.Ensure supply chain readiness during product launches and discontinuations.Data, Systems & GovernanceLead master data governance for product, supplier, and trade fields in ERP and planning systems (e.g., IFS, Relex).Ensure data accuracy and compliance for all supply chain-critical fields.Collaborate with IT, Quality, and Commercial teams to maintain synchronized and compliant master data.Leadership, Reporting & ComplianceDevelop and maintain dashboards and reports covering customs performance, trade exposure, SKU efficiency, and data integrity.Lead a strategic review of existing reporting structures, identifying duplication and gaps, and implement a streamlined reporting suite for Exco and Group.Own all supply chain and manufacturing reporting to senior leadership.Maintain the Business Continuity Plan for the supply chain and manufacturing functions.Document and ensure compliance with customs and trade-related policies and procedures.Provide peer manager support and leadership across the broader Supply Chain function.What you have …A third-level degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field)5+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, S&OP, Planning, Procurement, Data Management, or Customs Operations within FMCG, pharma, or manufacturingProven success in leading or contributing to end-to-end S&OP processes, including demand planning, supply planning, Category planning and executive alignmentStrong command of ERP and planning systems (e.g., IFS, Relex), with hands-on experience in master data governance and operational integrationDemonstrated ability to connect operational and financial planning, enabling informed, data-led decision-makingAdvanced proficiency in Power BI and Excel for building dashboards and reporting tools that support S&OP visibility and performance trackingExperience in SKU rationalization and cost-to-serve analysis, supporting product portfolio optimizationStrong project management skills with a track record of delivering cross-functional initiatives and process improvementsExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, able to influence across Commercial, Finance, Procurement, and OperationsAnalytical, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to manage complexity and regulatory considerations in a dynamic environmentWho you are…A strategic and results-oriented leader with deep expertise in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and a passion for driving cross-functional alignmentAccountable and dependable — you take ownership of outcomes and follow through on commitments to deliver high-impact resultsAgile and adaptable, able to navigate change, manage competing priorities, and respond quickly to business needs in a dynamic FMCG environmentHighly disciplined in approach, bringing structure, consistency, and data-driven decision-making to complex planning and operational challengesA collaborative team player who fosters trust and teamwork across functions, engaging others to solve problems and drive continuous improvementTransparent and open in communication, creating clarity and building strong relationships across all levels of the organizationPassionate about customer service, operational excellence, and using planning as a lever for business growth and long-term value creation.
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