PpAre you a strategic Supply Chain leader passionate about elevating SOP to best-in-class levels? Do you thrive in a fast-moving FMCG environment and enjoy shaping the future of planning excellence? FBC Group is looking for an SOP Manager to lead their integrated planning organization and drive their global transformation toward world class Integrated Business Planning. /p h3Company description /h3 pCreated in 2020, the Fine Biscuits Company Group (FBC Group) is composed of three complementary companies: /p ul liKelsen Group /li liBiscuits Delacre /li liThe Fine Lab /li /ul pTogether, one of the leaders in premium biscuit assortment market. They produce some of Europe’s most iconic biscuit brands including Delacre, Delichoc, Kjeldsens and Royal Dansk. Their products leverage two unique archetypes of European excellence: the butter cookie from Denmark and the chocolate-coated biscuit from Belgium. Both Delacre and Kelsen have a long-lasting history, deeply rooted in their countries of origin, and proud holders of the Royal Warranty from respectively the Queen of Denmark and the Court of Belgium. Their brands are supported by The Fine Lab, where they innovate to create new products with a passion for quality and the will to continue to delight consumers around the world. Their Group is composed of more than 800 employees around the world who share their values of Loyalty and Trust, Respect Responsibility, Integrity Moderation, Passion for Quality, Research Innovation. With a presence in 7 different countries, and part of the Ferrero Ecosystem, they offer rewarding career opportunities. /p h3Role purpose /h3 pAs FBC Group’s SOP Manager, you will own and evolve the end-to-end Sales Operations Planning process across all factories, markets, and partners within their ecosystem. You will ensure optimal alignment between demand, supply, inventory, capacity, and strategic priorities, while leading and developing a high-performing team. This role plays a central part in customer service excellence, cost optimization, inventory quality, and operational performance, contributing directly to FBC Group’s growth and transformation agenda. /p h3Key responsibilities /h3 h3SOP Management /h3 ul liLead the full Demand Planning (baseline, promo, NPD) and Supply Planning processes across multi factory operations /li liDeliver accurate short-, mid- and long-term operational plans, ensuring alignment with market dynamics and capacity constraints /li liResolve demand/supply gaps with the SOP Board and ensure a disciplined SOP cycle /li liDrive the deployment of advanced planning scheduling tools, Planning IT systems, and reporting capabilities /li liSupport strategic company initiatives: innovations, industrial investments, geographical expansions, brand initiatives, co manufacturing, and cost efficiency programs /li liManage inventory projections, product availability, logistics planning, MRP optimization, and inventory reduction initiatives /li liEnsure SOP is aligned with best practices and evolves toward Integrated Business Planning /li /ul h3Team Leadership Cross Functional Communication /h3 ul liLead, coach, and develop a team of Planners and Planning Managers (based both in centrally and in affiliates and plants) /li liStrengthen team capability, succession planning, and FBC Group’s ambition to build a Planning Centre of Excellence /li liFacilitate all SOP cycle reviews (Product, Demand, Supply, Reconciliation) /li liInfluence senior stakeholders across Commercial, Marketing, Innovation, Operations, Finance, and Group Distribution partners /li /ul h3Continuous Improvement Transformation /h3 ul liDrive planning tool optimization and eliminate non value-added tasks /li liLead continuous improvement initiatives around forecast accuracy, stock optimization, and obsolescence risk mitigation /li liReport SOP KPIs and proactively manage service, supply, and inventory risks /li liContribute to Procurement Supply Chain strategy and cross functional companywide programs /li /ul h3Profile /h3 h3Qualifications Experience /h3 ul liMaster’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business Administration /li li10+ years’ experience in Supply Chain Planning/SOP within FMCG packaged food, multi-company and multi factory environment /li liProven experience leading teams in international matrix organizations /li liAPICS certification is key asset /li /ul h3Technical Expertise /h3 ul liKnowledgeable about Advanced Planning Scheduling systems, SAP, IBP, Power BI is a key asset /li liStrong analytical mindset and solid understanding of profitability and cost-center management /li liExperience in project management, process design, continuous improvement, and change management /li liFluent English and French (written spoken) /li /ul h3Leadership Soft Skills /h3 ul liInspirational team leader able to build engagement and drive high performance /li liStrong interpersonal and influencing skills across senior management and cross-functional stakeholders /li liHands-on decision maker with commercial awareness and resilience /li liAbility to navigate complex priorities and resolve conflicting objectives /li liPassion for standardization, simplification, and excellence /li /ul h3Our offer /h3 ul liPlay a key role in FBC Group’s strategic transformation and growth, within the wider Ferrero ecosystem /li liLead a central function with high visibility and direct business impact /li liWork in a dynamic multinational environment with strong collaboration across Marketing, Operations, Innovation, Finance and Group partners /li liDevelop and shape the Planning Centre of Excellence of the future /li /ul h3Apply? /h3 pPlease send your application and/or CV to Annemie Schuermans: ( ). /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr