Manager S&OP

About us

With over 80.000 talents working in 68 countries we are one of the biggest high-tech employers in the field of safety and the Netherlands where about 3000 employees are based we are located in four locations: Huizen Delft Eindhoven and Hengelo (HQ). Together with an extensive ecosystem of knowledge partners customers and suppliers we work on radars for naval vessels cyber security solutions transportation systems communication equipment for land forces cryogenic cooling solutions and research & development for radar tech (in collaboration with TU Delft).

About B&P
The Bids & Projects department (B&P) of Thales Naval consists of Bid Management Project Management PMO and S&OP. We drive the organization in realizing reliable transparent and predictable on time on cost and on quality delivery to our customers.

Starting with longterm thinking and strategic planning we are in control of demand and supply planning. We ensure that bids are well estimated and scheduled so the handover to project execution is smooth. We use adequate tooling act in accordance with instructions and ensure that project execution is carried out in a predictable transparent and reliable way.

To continuously excel in on time on cost on quality delivery to customers we stimulate a culture in which we work on continuous improvement and learning we take responsibility and we cooperate with each other.

About your future job

We are looking for a Manager S&OP who will manage our endtoend demand and supply this role you lead the S&OP team (10 FTE) and are responsible for the execution of the full S&OP process. You facilitate key meetings such as preS&OP and Executive S&OP report on KPIs implement improvements and ensure proper followup of actions resulting from the S&OP cycle.

With your strong continuous improvement mindset you will drive the development of an Integrated Business Planning approach enabling us to optimize our (financial) endtoend planning. Your thorough understanding of demand and supply processes allows you to create scenario and range planning that supports (senior) stakeholders in making mid and longterm decisions.

As part of the Management Team Bids & Projects you work closely with your MT colleagues to create synergies in short mid and longterm planning. You report to the Director Bids & Projects Naval and ensure alignment with our Group S&OP processes.

Why youd be a good match:

• You have a higher education degree (Master).
• You have knowledge and experience in working as an S&OP Manager.
• You have worked in an Engineering-to-Order and Manufacture-to-order environment.
• You are experienced in working with IT-systems like Primavera Oracle Anaplan PowerBI.
• You have proven experience in managing a team.
• You have proven change management skills.
• You work well with different levels within the organization and excel in stakeholder management. You have the ability to deal with conflicting interest.
• You are analytical strive for excellence and are able to see the bigger picture.
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Speaking and writing Dutch would be a plus.

Whats in it for you

• Become part of a great team in a high tech innovative international organization.
• (International) opportunities for growth in tech- management- and commercial roles.
• Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.
• Attention for personal development and own initiative.
• A nice workplace in a modern building where we value a good work-life balance and flexibility.
• 40 leave days per year travel expenses and a flexible benefits à la carte package with options like purchase/sale of leave hours internet costs bicycle plan company fitness trade union contribution or relocation costs.
  

Diversity Statement
We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us! Thats why we offer you the flexibility to do whats important to you; whether thats part time hours job sharing remote working or the ability to flex your start and finish times.

Security Requirements
In line with Thales Baseline Security requirements candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. Some vacancies may require a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.

Questions
Reach out for more information to our Talent Acquisition Partner Victor ter Avest via .

Interested
Apply now! Click on the button below to upload your profile and show your interest.

To ensure that we are a good match we may ask you to participate in an assessment.

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