Vice President, Demand Planning & S&OP North America

Vice President Of Sales And Operations Planning (S&OP) North America

Pernod Ricard North America is seeking a high-performing business leader with a proven track record in demand planning and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). This strategic leadership role requires expertise in end-to-end Demand & S&OP planning, P&L management, and cross functional stakeholder engagement across US and Canadian markets to maximize business results.

The Vice President of S&OP North America will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the demand planning and S&OP operations to develop informed demand forecasts for optimized business uplift and and timely availability of products to our distributors. This role will focus on (1) Commercial planning for all of PRNA's distributors and (2) S&OP to optimize business value and improve customer service for PRNA's distributors.

The successful candidate will be a skilled strategist who transforms strategic vision into workable plans, benchmarking performance and leading the team towards best-in-class demand planning & S&OP. They will have a track record of delivering optimal results in high growth and innovation environments through initiatives that exceed planning performance targets and yield measurable outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include Strategy definition for demand planning and S&OP, End to End Planning, and S&OP oversight.

The role will collaborate closely with other departments such as sales, operations, marketing, and finance to lead and execute initiatives driving planning excellence to support PRNA's strategic objectives. Strong team leadership, strategic vision, and a deep understanding of planning and supply chain dynamics are essential to drive planning excellence and support the company's overall growth objectives.

Main tasks and responsibilities :

• Lead the Demand Planning & S&OP function (80%)
• Work closely with PRNA S&OP Center of Excellence (20%)
• Lead Tooling advancement for Planning function
• Sustainability and Social Responsibility

Management :

Geographical scope of the position :

40%.

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Autonomy :

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Indicators of success :

98.5%

95%

300m in 3 years.

80%

Quality, Health, Safety, & Environment missions :

Manager (hierarchical management) drives :

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Required years of professional experiences :

12-15 years.

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When you join Pernod Ricard, you'll experience a workplace that is rich in heritage, driven by our iconic brands and a long-standing commitment to sustainability, safety, and giving back to the people and communities where we work. We know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived, they drive our behaviors, and it's what brings our culture to life.

Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one's most meaningful contribution. We offer a flexible work policy, with most of our positions offering a hybrid option with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. As a global employer, we understand that not everyone's working hours are the same, and we empower our employees to work the hours that make the most sense for them and their team's schedules.

We offer employees great benefits and perks to toast to a life filled with support. Check out PRUSABenefits.com for details.

Pernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It employs qualified individuals based