Sales and Operations Planning Manager
Alexander Steele • Ipswich, Suffolk • Posted June 13, 2026
About the Role
Location: Suffolk
Sector: Complex Food Manufacturing
Salary: £60k + benefits
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Manager to join a growing and fast-paced food manufacturing business. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and forming part of the Senior Leadership Team, this role will lead and transform end-to-end supply chain operations to deliver exceptional customer service, operational efficiency, compliance and continuous improvement across the business.
This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role responsible for aligning demand, supply, production, warehousing and logistics functions to support the company’s long-term growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Operations Planning
* Lead and manage the S&OP process to ensure alignment between sales forecasts, operational capacity and business objectives.
* Develop accurate su...
Sector: Complex Food Manufacturing
Salary: £60k + benefits
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Manager to join a growing and fast-paced food manufacturing business. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and forming part of the Senior Leadership Team, this role will lead and transform end-to-end supply chain operations to deliver exceptional customer service, operational efficiency, compliance and continuous improvement across the business.
This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role responsible for aligning demand, supply, production, warehousing and logistics functions to support the company’s long-term growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Operations Planning
* Lead and manage the S&OP process to ensure alignment between sales forecasts, operational capacity and business objectives.
* Develop accurate su...