S&OP Lead

Job Title: S&OP LeadFunction:Supply ChainLocation: Hybrid - Wakefield: 2 days per week office working and flexibility to travel to other sites when required based on business needContract type: Permanent Salary:Offered based on a starting salary of 65920 with the potential to increase to 77553 over three years additional benefitsClosing Date:Thursday 6th August 2026NHS Supply Chain currently has an opportunity for a S&OP Lead to join our team during an exciting period of transformation working to make it easier for the NHS to put patients S&OP Lead you will act as a central coordinating and enabling leader ensuring the successful rollout and ongoing delivery of a single aligned Sales & Operations Planning process across NHS Supply Chain. You will embed a standardised framework across all categories building organisational adherence and maintaining a consistent monthly and stewarding the end-to-end S&OP cycle you will ensure all functions operate to agreed standards timelines and governance. You will bring stakeholders together to drive alignment support effective decision-making and ensure the process runs with discipline and consistency.A key focus of the role is continuous improvementidentifying opportunities to enhance the process increase maturity and strengthen performance over day you will Lead the rollout of a standardised S&OP process across all categories embedding a consistent operating model organisation-wide Own and maintain the monthly S&OP cycle ensuring all inputs outputs and timelines are delivered with discipline and accuracy Monitor adherence to the S&OP framework identifying risks and gaps and driving improvements to process reliability and predictability Facilitate cross-functional collaboration aligning stakeholders to a single forward-looking plan that improves service and inventory outcomes Drive continuous improvement by enhancing governance KPIs templates and team capability reducing firefighting and strengthening accountabilityWhat can we offer youWe want to reward you for your passion enthusiasm and hard work so we offer much more than a competitive salary:Hybrid working opportunities giving you the flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and recognise our employees hard work and contributions with annual bonus schemes long service and colleague recognition awards.27 days holiday plus bank holidaysWe are dedicated to your development through in-house training support and access to external qualifications to maximise your potential.A focus on your well-being offering 1 day of paid well-being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance ProgrammeGenerous pension scheme (with us contributing 12% when you contribute 6%)Access to our Flexible Benefits Scheme where you can choose from a variety of benefits such as Life Insurance Critical Illness Cover Income Protection Health Cash Plan Dental Insurance and additional pension contributions that suit you.2 days of paid volunteering leave allowing you to give back to your to many discounts from the Blue Light Card to NHS Supply Chain who are weOur role is to support the NHS to save lives and improve health. We are a part of the NHS family and our role is to source deliver and supply healthcare products services and food for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales. We serve every NHS Trust and operate a national network of distribution centres managing relationships with more than a thousand suppliers and delivering more thanorders each year to more than 17000 all of this on behalf of the NHS gives NHS staff more time to focus on their main priority of providing excellent patient skills will help you thrive in this roleS&OP / IBP expertise Significant experience leading or coordinating Sales & Operations Planning or Integrated Business Planning processes including supporting implementation or transformation activityStakeholder engagement and influencing Strong ability to build relationships and influence across functions and senior stakeholders driving alignment without direct line management responsibilityFacilitation and governance Skilled in facilitating structured cross-functional discussions maintaining effective governance and ensuring delivery to agreed timelines and standardsContinuous improvement and process discipline Demonstrable track record of improving process adherence embedding best practice and driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational maturityAnalytical thinking and delivery focus Ability to apply systems thinking and structured problem-solving translating complex issues into clear actions and ensuring accountability and follow-throughOur Inclusive Commitment At NHS Supply Chain we are committed to building an inclusive environment where difference is not only valued but celebrated giving everyone the opportunity to thrive in their career. Developing our people is key to our success so if this role sounds like the right next step in your career but your experience doesnt match perfectly with the job advert we encourage you to still apply. Struggling to complete our application form and require additional support Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at who will be happy to help you with alternative ways to apply.