<p>We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Supply Chain/Procurement Manager to oversee and enhance the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process for our organization. In this role, you will coordinate cross-functional efforts to align demand, supply, and financial plans, ensuring optimal operational efficiency. This is a contract to permanent position based in Frederick, Maryland, offering the opportunity to contribute to meaningful improvements in planning processes and decision-making across departments. </p><p> Responsibilities: </p><p>• Manage the overall S&OP process cadence, ensuring timely and accurate inputs from cross-functional teams. </p><p>• Organize and lead monthly S&OP meetings, including preparing agendas, pre-read materials, and documenting decisions. </p><p>• Facilitate collaboration between sales, operations, finance, and supply planning teams to align business objectives with operational strategies. </p><p>• Coordinate with stakeholders to implement standardized workflows and forecasting methodologies across departments. </p><p>• Support the adoption and utilization of planning tools and dashboards to improve visibility into demand, supply, inventory, and key metrics. </p><p>• Analyze risks and opportunities within the S&OP process, proposing mitigation strategies to enhance responsiveness and efficiency. </p><p>• Lead initiatives to enhance the S&OP process through automation and advanced analytics. </p><p>• Drive change management efforts to promote the adoption of best practices and continuous improvement within the planning framework. </p><p>• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and identify areas for improvement. </p><p>• Collaborate with supply chain and procurement teams to ensure alignment with global logistics strategies and customer demand requirements.</p>