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 Good 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, rapid-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 (Surat)
🏢 Agratas – A Tata Enterprise
📍 Surat