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JOB TITLE Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) JOB ROLE Responsible for executing End-to-End S&OP Cycle FUNCTION / DEPARTMENT Procurement SUB-FUNCTION Supply Chain Management REPORTING TO DGM Sales and Operations Planning JOB LOCATION Sanand, Ahmedabad, Gujrat ABOUT AGRATAS Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries applied to multiple use cases in the mobility and energy sectors, to match our customers requirements. Agratas is a scale-up business with a start-up mentality, driven by our pursuit of green growth and technological progress.
We develop next-generation battery technologies at our state-of-the-art R&D Innovation Hubs in India and the UK.
ROLE SUMMARY Assistant Manager S&OP is responsible for supporting and executing the end-to-end Sales & Operations Planning cycle, ensuring effective alignment between demand, supply, and financial plans. The role acts as a central coordinator across cross-functional teams to deliver an optimized, feasible, and data-driven business plan that supports operational efficiency and profitability.
RESPONSIBILITIES Functional Responsibilities - Execute and manage the end-to-end S&OP cycle adhering to the defined timelines
Coordinate with Sales, SCM, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Finance teams for plan alignmentConsolidate and validate demand forecasts (unconstrained demand) from multiple sourcesDrive demand vs supply balancing (handshake process) and highlight gapsIdentify and manage capacity constraints, supply risks, and mitigation actionsEnsure adherence to flex norms, service levels, and inventory targetsSupport MRP execution and production planning readinessTrack and improve key KPIs: Forecast Accuracy, OTIF (On-Time In-Full), Inventory & DOH, Capacity Utilization - Conduct scenario planning and what-if analysis for demand fluctuations and supply constraintsPrepare and present S&OP review decks, scorecards, and executive summariesEnsure monthly S&OP calendar adherence and timely deliverablesDrive continuous improvement initiatives in planning processes and governance Technical Responsibilities - Work on advanced planning tools: O9 Solutions/Kinaxis / SAP IBP / Anaplan or equivalent S&OP platformsShould be familiar with O9 Screens and able to perform work independently on O9 planning toolPerform data extraction, validation, and cleansing for planning accuracyApply statistical techniques: Forecasting models, Trend & variance analysis, Demand pattern identificationEnsure data integration and consistency between: O9 Planning tool, ERP systems (SAP)Provide analytical insights using data modelling and visualization techniques Prerequires - In-depth knowledge of Planning Tool: O9 Solutions/Kinaxis / SAP IBP / Anaplan or equivalent S&OP platformsExperience in manufacturing / automotive / discrete industry preferredInventory management principles (DOH, safety stock, obsolescence)Flex norms, constraints management, and scenario planningStatistical concepts (forecasting methods, trend analysis, variance analysis)Financial planning integration (Revenue, Margin, Profitability) in S&OP IT Skills - Planning tools: o9 Solutions / SAP IBP / APO / Anaplan or equivalentKnowledge of SAP/S4 HANAMicrosoft Excel (Power Point, Pivot, formulas, Power Query, simulation models)Power BI / Tableau (dashboards & reporting)Hands on experience in ERP/SAP systems.Good presentation skills.
Role Specific
Qualification / Certification Requirement Bachelors degree in engineering / supply chain / Operations / Industrial Engineering Masters degree (MBA Operations / Supply Chain) preferred Role Specific knowledge, Skills and Experience 510 years of experience in: S&OP / Demand Planning / Supply Planning / Production Planning Supply Chain Analytics Experience in manufacturing / automotive / discrete industry preferred Optional/Suitable: Exposure to cross-functional supply chain processes (Sales, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance) Role Specific Behavioural Skills High ownership and accountability mindset Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and matrix organization Strong collaboration and influencing skills Process-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement and automation .
