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