Assistant Manager - S&OP

JOB TITLE: Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

JOB ROLE: Responsible for executing End-to-End S&OP Cycle

FUNCTION / DEPARTMENT: Procurement - SCM

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 alignment
• Consolidate and validate demand forecasts (unconstrained demand) from multiple sources
• Drive demand vs supply balancing (handshake process) and highlight gaps
• Identify and manage capacity constraints, supply risks, and mitigation actions
• Ensure adherence to flex norms, service levels, and inventory targets
• Support MRP execution and production planning readiness
• Track 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 constraints
• Prepare and present S&OP review decks, scorecards, and executive summaries
• Ensure monthly S&OP calendar adherence and timely deliverables
• Drive 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 platforms
• Should be familiar with O9 Screens and able to perform work independently on O9 planning tool
• Perform data extraction, validation, and cleansing for planning accuracy
• Apply statistical techniques: Forecasting models, Trend & variance analysis, Demand pattern identification
• Ensure 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 platforms
• Experience in manufacturing / automotive / discrete industry preferred
• Inventory management principles (DOH, safety stock, obsolescence)
• Flex norms, constraints management, and scenario planning
• Statistical 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 equivalent
• Knowledge of SAP/S4 HANA
• Microsoft 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

Bachelor's degree in engineering / supply chain / Operations / Industrial Engineering

Master's degree (MBA - Operations / Supply Chain) preferred

Role Specific knowledge, Skills and Experience

5-10 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