Operations Planning Manager

The GATD TE connectivity Senior Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Manager will lead the development, implementation, and management of the S&OP process to ensure alignment between sales, operations, supply chain, and finance.

The role is responsible for driving GATD cross-functional collaboration, developing strategic demand and supply plans, and optimizing inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs.
This role will play a critical part in TE connectivity business planning, improving forecasting accuracy, and ensuring business objectives are met.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**S&OP Leadership**:

- Lead and manage the entire GATD TE connectivity S&OP process across the bussines unit.
- Align business strategies with demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory management, and production.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration between Commercial teams, finance, operations, Tier 1 suppliers and supply chain teams.
- Facilitate monthly S&OP meetings, focusing on key business metrics, supply chain risks, and demand-supply alignment.

**Demand & Supply Planning**:

- Oversee the creation of accurate demand forecasts based on historical sales data, market trends, and sales inputs.
- Develop supply plans that align with demand forecasts and ensure optimal production and inventory levels.
- Manage the capacity planning process, identifying potential constraints and proposing solutions.

**Inventory Management**:

- Monitor and manage inventory levels, ensuring the right balance between customer demand and cost efficiency.
- Identify and implement opportunities to reduce excess inventory while avoiding stockouts.
- Collaborate with Strategic Inventory Managemnt team, procurement and supply chain teams to optimize raw material and finished goods inventory.

**Performance & Continuous Improvement**:

- Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness of the S&OP process.
- Use data analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Lead initiatives to improve the overall S&OP process and implement best practices across the organization.

**Stakeholder Management**:

- Act as the primary point of contact for all S&OP-related activities within the organization.
- Communicate demand and supply plans to senior management, providing insights on risks, opportunities, and financial implications.
- Ensure alignment of S&OP plans with financial and business goals.

**What your background should look like**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in WorldClass Sales & Operations Planning, supply chain management, or demand planning.
- 5+ years in Leadership driving Cross Cultural teams
- Strong Analytical & continuous improvements Skills (problem solver) as well as good understanding of data analytics capabilities
- Proven leadership experience in driving and managing the S&OP process.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficient in S&OP planning tools (IBP SAP, S/4 Hanna), ERP systems (e.g., COUPA, OMP, Oracle Cloud), and Excel.
- Experience in leading cross-functional teams and facilitating change management
- Language skills: Excellent English (verbal / written), German, Spanish or Chinese an Advantage

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**Competencies**:

- Building Effective Teams- Managing and Measuring Work- Motivating Others- Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork- SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)**ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY**
TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS.

**WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS**:
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority
- Competitive Salary Package
- Performance-Based Bonus Plans
- Health and Wellness Incentives
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
- Employee Resource Group

Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.