S&OP Process Architect

Summary

To design, implement, and continuously improve the S&OP process framework (heavy focus on fusion of technological toolkit within disparate planning platforms) ensuring alignment with business strategy, operational efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Standardization
  • Develop and document standardized S&OP processes, templates, and workflows.
  • Generate/upgrade statistical model within a parasitic ecosystem which produces demand, supply and production plans; pulling inputs from financial and promotional platforms.
  • Define roles, responsibilities, and decision rights across functions (Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, etc.).
  • Ensure global consistency while allowing for regional/local flexibility.
• Governance & Compliance
  • Establish governance structures for S&OP (e.g., meeting cadence, escalation paths).
  • Monitor adherence to the S&OP process and drive compliance through KPIs and audits.
• Technology & Tools Enablement
  • Through leader and collaborator of business requirements with IT to select, implement, and optimize S&OP tools (e.g., NetSuite IBP, Kinaxis, Anaplan).
  • Drive accuracy in Item master integrity to generate accurate material requirements outputs.
  • Define data standards and integration requirements.
• Capability Building
  • Develop training materials and lead capability-building initiatives.
  • Act as a coach and mentor to S&OP practitioners across the organization.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Analyze process performance and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Lead or support Lean/Six Sigma initiatives within the S&OP domain.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Facilitate cross-functional alignment and communication.
  • Act as a liaison between business units, regions, and corporate leadership.
• Change Management & Training:
  • Drive change management initiatives to embed S&OP best practices across the organization.
  • Develop training materials and lead workshops to build S&OP capabilities.

Key Deliverables

• S&OP Process Blueprint
• RACI Matrix
• Governance Framework
• KPI Dashboard (e.g., Forecast Accuracy, Plan Adherence)
• Training & Onboarding Modules
• Continuous Improvement Roadmap

Skills & Competencies

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in supply chain planning, S&OP, or process architecture roles. Data analytics and visualization.
• Proven experience designing and implementing S&OP processes in a complex, global environment with Integrated Business Planning (IBP) maturity.
• Process modeling (e.g., BPMN, SIPOC)
• Change management and stakeholder engagement
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving cross-functional alignment.
• Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Benefits

Come join the Suja Life! We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other ancillary benefits
• Matching 401k
• Vacation, sick and holiday time off
• Free juice!

Compensation

$120,000 - $150,000