["Global Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Manager","Global Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Manager"]

Job Category: OperationsRequisition Number: GLOBA001947LocationsDayton Corporate Office7200 Poe Avenue, Suite 400Dayton, OH 45414, USALion is seeking an experienced Global Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Manager to own, mature, and continuously enhance the company's global S&OP process. This role is responsible for designing, managing, and driving a disciplined, end‑to‑end S&OP operating model that aligns demand, supply, inventory, and financial plans with Lion's strategic and commercial objectives.The Global S&OP Manager will serve as a critical integrator across Sales, Product Management, Finance, and Supply Chain—ensuring alignment between market demand, product portfolio strategy, financial commitments, and operational execution. An expectation of this role is the ability to translate supply‑chain scenarios, metrics, risks, and decisions into clear financial and commercial impacts, enabling executives to make informed, value‑driven decisions.This role provides the structure, transparency, and decision‑making rigor needed to support profitable growth, product innovation, and operational excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the global Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, including annual planning, rolling forecasts, and monthly executive S&OP cyclesManage S&OP governance, meeting cadence, standard inputs/outputs, and decision rights across regions and business unitsPartner with Sales, Product Management, and Finance to ensure demand forecasts, product strategies, and financial targets remain aligned and achievableIntegrate product lifecycle management into the S&OP process, including new product introductions (NPI), transitions, and end‑of‑life planningEnsure NPIs are fully reflected in demand, supply, capacity, inventory, and financial plans with clear assumptions, risks, and launch‑readiness criteriaTranslate commercial and product strategies into executable supply, capacity, production, scheduling, and inventory plansDrive sales and operations execution by aligning with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Supply Chain on a tactical billable‑orders strategy that supports revenue attainment and backlog qualityStrengthen end‑to‑end supply‑chain alignment across demand planning, supply planning, manufacturing, procurement, and logistics to improve responsiveness and stabilityMonitor and track key S&OP performance metrics—including forecast accuracy, OTIF, inventory turns, excess and obsolescence, working capital, capacity utilization, schedule adherence, and plan stability—and clearly explain gaps, trends, and changes during the monthly S&OP cycleTranslate supply‑chain metrics and scenario outcomes into financial and commercial impacts to support executive decision‑makingPresent scenario‑based analyses that highlight risks, constraints, trade‑offs, and the financial implications of supply‑chain decisionsLead executive‑level S&OP meetings by providing transparent visibility to gaps, risks, and recommended actionsIdentify demand, supply, and portfolio risks through scenario analysis and lead mitigation planning (capacity, sourcing, allocation, inventory, and prioritization strategies)Drive continuous improvement of S&OP effectiveness through standardization, analytics, and best‑practice adoption to improve decision quality and execution outcomesQualificationsBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred5+ years of progressive experience leading Sales & Operations Planning in a global, cross‑functional environmentProven experience integrating product lifecycle management and NPI planning into S&OP processes (launch readiness, transitions, and end‑of‑life planning)Strong understanding of end‑to‑end supply‑chain planning, including demand planning, supply planning, production scheduling, and inventory optimizationDemonstrated ability to partner with and influence Sales, Product Management, and Finance leaders at senior and executive levelsDemonstrated ability to translate supply‑chain metrics, scenarios, and operational decisions into financial and commercial impactStrong analytical skills and ability to drive executive decisions using KPIs, scenarios, and trade‑off recommendationsExcellent executive communication, facilitation, and stakeholder‑management skills in a matrixed environmentExperience with ERP and S&OP planning tools preferredAbility to influence without authority and drive accountability across global functionsEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.#J-18808-Ljbffr