S&OP Manager (Open also to Protected Categories, Law 6899)

Location: Gorgonzola Italy

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land sea and air. From early warning to threat neutralisation our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence Optronics and Radar.

Gorgonzola hosts Navigations Air Systems (NAS) domain. The activity of NAS domain: avionics navigation and radar systems for civil air traffic and technologies supporting the activities of civilian and military pilots ATC controllers and technicians of several airlines air traffic control agencies and Air Force around the world. Italy is the Groups Competence center for the design production and delivery of Navigation Aids products and Competence Centre for the delivery of non-Radar Surveillance Products.

About the Team
We are an agile business intelligence-driven team empowering operational excellence through data AI and advanced analytics. To advance our Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to become a true driver of
strategic value we are seeking an S&OP Business Partner with both digital fluency and the leadership to create robust business-wide planning and alignment.

Role Purpose
Own and elevate the S&OP process ensuring it becomes the backbone for strategic decision-making robust demand/supply balancing and integrated planning. You will transform S&OP into an influential high-value
business process by championing collaboration accountability and measurable results.

Key Responsibilities
Full S&OP Accountability
Take complete ownership for S&OP cycles performance figures and consistency. Ensure data-driven demand planning supply alignment scenario evaluation and gap closure actions reach high accuracy and business impact.

S&OP Objectives Delivery

• Lead the S&OP process to deliver on its core objectives:
• Accurate demand forecasting and visibility
• Optimal supply/capacity planning
• Support strategic inventory management
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Financial and operational alignment across scenarios
• Improved service levels and overall business agility

Stakeholder onboarding
Proactively onboard engage and align all internal stakeholders (Sales Industry Finance Executives). Influence and educate them on the value and mechanics of S&OP to foster ownership and cross-functional accountability.

Process development
Deeply assess and understand S&OP capabilities identify gaps in data systems or collaboration and drive digital enhancements for continuous improvement and automation.

Data-to-Action Leadership
Transform complex data into actionable insights and balanced recommendations. Present with clarity and credibility in both business and technical environments.

Change Ownership
Address resistance and ensure lasting adoption of S&OP through strong communication training and visibility of results.

Strategic Impact
Ensure the S&OP process is instrumental in business decision-making supporting scenario planning top-line growth and long-term strategic goals.

What You Bring

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering Data Science or similar field.
• Advanced knowledge of S&OP purpose process steps and strategic value (ideally with hands-on ownership in a digital or data-driven supply chain context).
• 3 years relevant experience in S&OP planning business analysis or supply chain management with proven digital or analytics expertise.
• Exceptional ability to build influence drive engagement and onboard diverse business stakeholders.
• Strong experience with business intelligence tools and data analytics techniques; comfort with AIbased forecasting or scenario modeling is a plus.
• High sense of accountability for outcomes results and process improvement.
• Outstanding communication facilitation and problem-solving skills.

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