House Of Spices - Planning Manager - Supply Chain

About Company:

• House of Spices is a leading South Asian Food manufacturer and distributor in North America (USA & Canada) and has been delivering pure and quality products for over 50 years with 9 distribution centers through out North America.
• We have our own brands and have exclusivity for distributing our partner brands in US / Canada.
• Our vision is to bring our culture alive through the celebration of authentic ethnic food, flavor and families.
• Our mission is to provide consumers easy access to all authentic ethnic food and flavors across the North American marketplace with a will to win.

JD Summary:

• We are seeking a Manager - S&OP & Analytics with 4-5 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain analytics, and S&OP leadership.
• The role will drive the monthly S&OP cycle, align demand and supply, and deliver insights through KPI dashboards and advanced analytics to support business growth and decision-making.

Job Purpose:

• The Manager - S&OP & Analytics will lead the Sales & Operations Planning process for the business, ensuring strong alignment across demand, supply, and inventory planning.
• The role will be responsible for driving cross-functional collaboration, managing planning cycles, and delivering insights through analytics to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

S&OP Leadership:

• Lead and manage the monthly S&OP cycle including demand review, supply review, pre-S&OP, and executive S&OP meetings.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment of demand forecasts with supply and inventory plans.
• Identify demand-supply gaps and drive resolution through scenario planning and cross-functional alignment.
• Develop consensus forecast and ensure timely updates in planning systems.

Analytics & Reporting:

• Perform data-driven analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in sales, inventory, and supply performance.
• Develop what-if and sensitivity analysis for business decisions.
• Automate reports and dashboards using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools for leadership visibility.

Planning & Coordination:

• Manage supply and inventory planning to balance cost, service level, and working capital objectives.
• Work closely with purchase, production, and distribution teams to ensure timely execution of the plan.
• Highlight risks in supply chain (capacity constraints, long lead time SKUs, vendor issues) and propose mitigation actions.

Process Improvement & Governance:

• Standardize S&OP processes and ensure adherence to timelines and governance frameworks.
• Identify gaps in planning accuracy and recommend process/technology improvements.
• Partner with IT/ERP teams to enhance planning tools and reporting capability.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of S&OP processes, demand planning, and supply planning.
• Analytical skills with ability to interpret large data sets and generate business insights.
• Advanced Excel & Power BI skills; knowledge of ERP systems (NAV or similar).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills for cross-functional alignment.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, influence decisions, and drive process discipline.

Qualifications & Experience:

• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, Analytics, or related field (preferred).
• 4-5 years of experience in S&OP, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Analytics, preferably in FMCG, Food, or Manufacturing industry.
• Exposure to ERP (Microsoft Dynamics NAV / SAP / Oracle) and BI/reporting tools.
• Inventory management; supply planning, distribution, forecast accuracy, e-commerce (prefer)

Qualifications:

• Bachelors / Master's degree in Industrial Engineering / Supply Chain/ Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency in supply chain planning software and tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organization.