Manager Sales & Operations Planning

Dublin, Ohio (US-OH) United States (US) 

Nexeo Plastics is a leading global thermoplastic resins distributor, representing quality products from world-class suppliers, and serving a diverse customer base across North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia.  From material selection to supply chain and inventory solutions, we go beyond traditional logistics to provide value-added services across many industries, including automotive, healthcare, packaging, wire and cable, 3D printing and more.  Our people, our passion, our global reach, and our technology platform allow us to create unique ways to reduce complexity in your business, identify efficiencies, and unlock value for suppliers and customers.  Nexeo Plastics facilities are ISO 9001 certified. We diligently observe a commitment to quality in all of our practices and adhere to a defined quality policy.

Basic Purpose

The Manager, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), serves as the primary liaison between Sales, Commercial Leadership, and the Supply Chain organization. This role leads an integrated S&OP and demand planning process that converts market intelligence and commercial insights into an accurate forward‑looking demand signal to guide business decision‑making.

Position Responsibilities

• Drive organizational value by translating market trends, customer insights, and commercial strategy into robust demand forecasts.
• Lead monthly Sales & Operations Planning cycles for each sales region, ensuring alignment with Product Line Management, Sales, and Supply Chain.
• Facilitate cross‑functional S&OP meetings focused on consolidated demand outlooks, forecast changes, commercial activity, and forward‑looking performance metrics.
• Oversee the forecasting and demand planning function, including statistical forecasting models, demand analytics, and forecast performance measurement.
• Ensure alignment and data accuracy across SAP ECC/S4 and SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), especially IBP Demand and related planning modules.
• Drive forecasting KPIs including forecast accuracy, forecast bias, and adherence to planning processes.
• Partner with Finance to support revenue forecasting, budget cycles, and long‑range demand outlooks.
• Lead, mentor, and develop demand planning and analytical staff supporting forecasting, planning systems, and S&OP processes.
• Collaborate with Sales and Product Line Management on product lifecycle forecasting, new product introductions, and market‑driven demand assumptions.
• Advance S&OP maturity through improved demand signal quality, enhanced cross‑functional communication, and stronger forecasting discipline.
• Other tasks as assigned.
• Travel as needed (minimal)

Minimum Requirements (Education, Experience & Skills)

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain, sales, or product line management.
• Experience in the Plastics industry (sales planning, forecasting, product management, or market analysis).
• Deep understanding of demand planning, forecasting methods, and S&OP principles.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to convert data into insights and recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable presenting to cross‑functional teams and senior leadership.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and build alignment across diverse business groups.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint; Power BI preferred).
• Experience with SAP required; SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP – Demand Management module) strongly preferred
• Familiarity with predictive modeling, statistical forecasting, or demand‑planning tools preferred.
• Understanding of sales processes, pipeline management, market dynamics, and commercial drivers.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to develop and manage direct reports.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD) is a plus.

Nexeo Plastics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  Additionally, Nexeo Plastics participates in the E-Verify program to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.