Sales & Operations Execution Manager

Who We Are

On July 1, 2025, IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller (the 'company'). The Company's operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants) and Europe (16 manufacturing plants).

The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across a range of end market segments including returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers and agricultural packaging. The company employs c.4,100 employees across North America (1,600 employees) and Europe (2,500 employees.)

The role

The Sales and Operations Execution Manager will lead the implementation, standardization, and continuous improvement of our company's S&OE and/or Master Production Planning processes. This pivotal role will focus on tactical and operational planning horizons, driving enhanced planning standardization and controls across the supply chain to include leveraging our ERP system across the 11 sites in North America. This critical role will also manage all inventory management parameters, stocking levels, and aged inventory framework across NA.

As a Sales and Operations Execution Manager at IPL Schoeller you will:

• Coordinate with Sales & Operations Execution Manager during the transition from Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) to S&OE process.

• The role is expected to drive S&OE/Master Production best practice.

• Accountable for setting high standards of rigorous planning execution, striving for excellence, root analysis and continuous improvement.

• Accountable for training / coaching S&OE practices and processes using the ERP system across all sites.

• Own group S&OE processes, driving improvements in KPI reporting/delivery, root cause analysis and systemic action planning.

• Lead S&OE or Master Production planning process execution across all sites, ensuring a robust planning cycle performed (daily/weekly)

• Accountable for inventory for all materials, components, and finished goods across North America driving reduction projects in line with company goals while supporting customer demand.

• Managing tactical & operational horizons across North America, focused on short term planning and OTIF.

• Lead allocation planning of short-term resource constraints (capacity, raw materials, labor) working in collaboration with site relevant resources.

• Responsible for driving improvements and adherence to defined S&OE planning frameworks at all levels of the business.

• Collaborative, highly driven, motivated to continuously improve, removing barriers, and demonstrating resilience in the delivery of business KPI's.

• Biased towards process control, standardization, and the reapplication of best practice across North America.

• Accountable for inventory reduction projects to ensure working capital targets are delivered.

• Key member of the Aged Inventory Review process with emphasis on reduction of obsolescence and write off risk through systemic corrective action.

• Role model the company's values and principles in all aspects of work.

• Support ongoing training initiatives to enhance team skills and competencies

What you will bring to the role:

• BS degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or relevant field.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent operational experience.

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in S&OE or Master Production Planning, specifically in manufacturing operations.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Must be an agile leader.

• Proven track record of implementing process improvements and achieving operational excellence.

• In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in supply chain management.

• Experience in supply chain planning within multiple ERP systems; IFS experience is a plus.

• Proficiency in managing supply operations in multi-site, multi-product manufacturing environments.

• Advanced data analytic skills, including expertise in analyzing data trends, forecasting, and classifying data.

• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs; familiarity with Business Analytics and Microsoft Power BI is advantageous.

• Ability to set strategic direction, develop strategic plans, and lead change management initiatives to achieve success.

• Commercial and financial acumen, with expertise in multisite P&L management.

• Proven ability to lead and implement change, structure, and process improvements, fostering continual cultural, technological, and operational transformation.

• Knowledge of M&A led growth and integration, with experience in conducting global business operations.

• Effective collaboration and teamwork skills, capable of working across multiple functional areas.

• Willingness to travel, with an expected commitment of 30% of working time for business-related travel.

If you have the above experience and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, apply today to find out more!