S&OP Lead

POSITION SUMMARY: Piramal Pharma Solutions, located in Sellersville, is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented S&OP Leader to join our Integrated Business Planning (IBP) team. This critical role Is responsible for driving a robust, forward-looking Sales & Operations Planning process within a 24-month horizon, enabling proactive decision-making and alignment across functions. This role combines analytical rigor, scenario-based planning, and cross-functional leadership to optimize demand, supply, and capacity, ensuring seamless execution and long-term business growth.Key responsibilities:Lead the S&OP Process - Facilitate monthly S&OP cycle, including Pre-S&OP, Demand Planning, and Supply Planning. Build cross-functional consensus, ensure commitment to the Line of Sight (LOS), and align stakeholders around business objectives.Scenario & Capacity Planning - Develop and evaluate trade-offs across multiple planning scenarios, balancing customer needs, capacity constraints, and financial commitments.ERP & Data Utilization - Leverage SAP and other digital tools to automate planning, reporting, and supply chain processes while maintaining master data integrity. Create interactive dashboards and visualizations for real-time monitoring of KPIs.Demand-Supply Balancing - Match demand and supply signals, adjusting production and resource plans to ensure optimal utilization of materials, assets, and manpower. Implement data-driven strategies to reduce forecast error and minimize out-of-stock situations.Raw Materials & Inventory Management - Accountable for running MRP to ensure 100% material availability against MPS and locked-in schedule, while controlling over-ordering, minimizing obsolescence, and safeguarding supply continuity.Capacity & Resource Optimization - Identify potential shortages or excess capacity in advance, enabling timely actions to avoid production or customer service disruptions. Drive profitability by optimizing capacity utilization.Risk & Contingency Planning - Maintain risk registers, mitigation strategies, and countermeasures to secure OTIF delivery and financial performance.Insights & Reporting - Deliver reports and analytics on forecast accuracy, backorder, schedule adherence, capacity utilization, demand/supply gaps, and risks to execution, enabling data-driven decision-making.Continuous Improvement - Partner with cross-functional teams to drive productivity, cost efficiency, and innovation in planning and execution. Implement process improvements to reduce inventory write-offs and improve operational efficiency.Educational and Professional Attainment:Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.Candidates with continuous education in supply chain, planning, or analytics, or equivalent qualifications by experience, are encouraged to apply.Relevant certifications such as CSCP, CPIM, Six Sigma, or professional certificates in data analytics/Power BI, along with familiarity with AI/ML applications and advanced analytics, are highly desirable.Job-Related Work Experience Required4+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, material planning, supply management, capacity/resource planning, production scheduling, project management and inventory management.2+ years of experience in S&OP/IBP processes, including scenario planning, trade-off facilitation, and financial analysis.Proven experience in SAP/ERP planning, MRP, and digital tools development to support supply chain planning and decision-making.Strong expertise in data analysis, visualization, and risk/countermeasure management to optimize capacity, inventory, and supply chain performance.Demonstrated ability to manage complex processes, solve problems, and align cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence.Track record of using data-driven approaches to reduce forecast error, minimize inventory write-offs, optimize reorder points and safety stock, and achieve 100% OTIF performance.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge:Strong understanding of S&OP/IBP, demand planning, capacity planning, and inventory management.Proficient in ERP/MRP systems (SAP) and digital planning/analytics tools (Power BI, Excel, SQL, Python).In-depth understanding of supply chain KPIs, including inventory performance, and service levels.Skills:Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and scenario planning skills.Data visualization and reporting to monitor KPIs and support decision-making.Strong organization, prioritization, and project management skills.Abilities:Effectively communicate and influence cross-functional teams and leadership.Lead process improvements, optimize capacity, and ensure demand-supply alignment.Make data-driven decisions and manage complex supply chain challenges independently.COMPLIANCE WITH POLICIES AND REGULATIONS: Compliance with 21 CFR - Parts 210/211, EU Directives 91/356/EEC and ICH Q7.Work with Operations personnel to improve compliance.Ensure work is in compliance with all state and federal regulations, including but not limited to OSHA, GMP, DEA, FDA, etc.Assume responsibility for safety and knowing the appropriate emergency procedures in case of emergency.

Created: 2025-09-26