Job Description JOB TITLE
n Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP;)
n JOB ROLE
n Responsible for executing End-to-End S&OP; Cycle
n FUNCTION / DEPARTMENT
n Procurement
n SUB-FUNCTION
n Supply Chain Management
n REPORTING TO
n DGM – Sales and Operations Planning
n JOB LOCATION
n Sanand, Ahmedabad, Gujrat
n ABOUT AGRATAS
n 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.
n Agratas is a scale-up business with a start-up mentality, driven by our pursuit of green growth and technological progress.
n We develop next-generation battery technologies at our state-of-the-art R&D; Innovation Hubs in India and the UK.
n ROLE SUMMARY
n 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.
n RESPONSIBILITIES
n Functional Responsibilities
n n Execute and manage the end-to-end S&OP; cycle adhering to the defined timelines
n Coordinate with Sales, SCM, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Finance teams for plan alignment
n Consolidate and validate demand forecasts (unconstrained demand) from multiple sources
n Drive demand vs supply balancing (handshake process) and highlight gaps
n Identify and manage capacity constraints, supply risks,



and mitigation actions
n Ensure adherence to flex norms, service levels, and inventory targets
n Support MRP execution and production planning readiness
n Track and improve key KPIs: Forecast Accuracy, OTIF (On-Time In-Full), Inventory & DOH, Capacity Utilization
n n n Conduct scenario planning and what-if analysis for demand fluctuations and supply constraints
n Prepare and present S&OP; review decks, scorecards, and executive summaries
n Ensure monthly S&OP; calendar adherence and timely deliverables
n Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning processes and governance
n n Technical Responsibilities
n n Work on advanced planning tools: O9 Solutions/Kinaxis / SAP IBP / Anaplan or equivalent S&OP; platforms
n Should be familiar with O9 Screens and able to perform work independently on O9 planning tool
n Perform data extraction, validation, and cleansing for planning accuracy
n Apply statistical techniques: Forecasting models, Trend & variance analysis, Demand pattern identification
n Ensure data integration and consistency between: O9 Planning tool, ERP systems (SAP)
n Provide analytical insights using data modelling and visualization techniques
n n Prerequires
n n In-depth knowledge of Planning Tool:



O9 Solutions/Kinaxis / SAP IBP / Anaplan or equivalent S&OP; platforms
n Experience in manufacturing / automotive / discrete industry preferred
n Inventory management principles (DOH, safety stock, obsolescence)
n Flex norms, constraints management, and scenario planning
n Statistical concepts (forecasting methods, trend analysis, variance analysis)
n Financial planning integration (Revenue, Margin, Profitability) in S&OP;
n n IT Skills
n n Planning tools: o9 Solutions / SAP IBP / APO / Anaplan or equivalent
n Knowledge of SAP/S4 HANA
n Microsoft Excel (Power Point, Pivot, formulas, Power Query, simulation models)
n Power BI / Tableau (dashboards & reporting)
n Hands on experience in ERP/SAP systems.
n Positive presentation skills.
n n Role Specific Qualification / Certification Requirement
n Bachelor's degree in engineering / supply chain / Operations / Industrial Engineering
n Master's degree (MBA – Operations / Supply Chain) preferred
n Role Specific knowledge, Skills and Experience
n 5–10 years of experience in:
n S&OP; / Demand Planning / Supply Planning / Production Planning
n Supply Chain Analytics
n Experience in manufacturing / automotive / discrete industry preferred
n Optional/Suitable: Exposure to cross-functional supply chain processes (Sales, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance)
n Role Specific Behavioural Skills
n High ownership and accountability mindset
n Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and matrix organization
n Strong collaboration and influencing skills
n Process-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement and automation

📌 Assistant Manager - S&OP (Sabarmati River)
🏢 Agratas – A Tata Enterprise
📍 Sabarmati River