Sales & Operations Execution Manager (Remote)

On July 1, 2025, IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller. The company operates 11 manufacturing plants in North America and 16 in Europe, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions for returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers, and agricultural packaging, employing approximately 4,100 people globally.

About the role

The Sales and Operations Execution Manager will lead the implementation, standardization, and continuous improvement of the company's S&OE and/or Master Production Planning processes. This role focuses on tactical and operational planning horizons, driving enhanced planning standardization and controls across the supply chain, including leveraging the ERP system across 11 North American sites. The role also manages all inventory management parameters, stocking levels, and aged inventory framework across North America. The ideal candidate will live within driving distance of one of our U.S. manufacturing plants and must be open to approximately 30% travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Sales & Operations Execution Manager during the transition from Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) to S&OE process.
• Drive S&OE/Master Production best practices.
• Set high standards for rigorous planning execution, striving for excellence, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Train and coach S&OE practices and processes using the ERP system across all sites.
• Own group S&OE processes, driving improvements in KPI reporting/delivery, root cause analysis, and systemic action planning.
• Lead S&OE or Master Production planning process execution across all sites, ensuring a robust planning cycle (daily/weekly).
• Manage inventory for all materials, components, and finished goods across North America, driving reduction projects in line with company goals while supporting customer demand.
• Oversee tactical and operational horizons across North America, focused on short-term planning and OTIF (On-Time In-Full).
• Lead allocation planning of short-term resource constraints (capacity, raw materials, labor) in collaboration with site resources.
• Drive improvements and adherence to defined S&OE planning frameworks at all levels of the business.
• Champion process control, standardization, and reapplication of best practices across North America.
• Lead inventory reduction projects to ensure working capital targets are delivered.
• Serve as a key member of the Aged Inventory Review process, emphasizing reduction of obsolescence and write-off risk through systemic corrective action.
• Role model the company's values and principles in all aspects of work.
• Support ongoing training initiatives to enhance team skills and competencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent operational experience.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in S&OE or Master Production Planning, specifically in manufacturing operations.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; must be an agile leader.
• Proven track record of implementing process improvements and achieving operational excellence.
• In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in supply chain management.
• Experience in supply chain planning within multiple ERP systems; IFS experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in managing supply operations in multi-site, multi-product manufacturing environments.
• Advanced data analytic skills, including expertise in analyzing data trends, forecasting, and classifying data.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs; familiarity with Business Analytics and Microsoft Power BI is advantageous.
• Ability to set strategic direction, develop strategic plans, and lead change management initiatives.
• Commercial and financial acumen, with expertise in multisite P&L management.
• Proven ability to lead and implement change, structure, and process improvements, fostering continual cultural, technological, and operational transformation.
• Knowledge of M&A-led growth and integration, with experience in conducting global business operations.
• Effective collaboration and teamwork skills, capable of working across multiple functional areas.
• Willingness to travel, with an expected commitment of 30% of working time for business-related travel.