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
Robust collaboration and influencing skills
Process-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement and automation

📌 Assistant Manager - S&OP (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Agratas – A Tata Enterprise
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