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 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 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