S&OP Lead

## S&OP LeadApplylocations: Stonehouse - United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: September 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R **ABOUT US****PHINIA:** Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow. PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI, DELCO REMY and HARTRIDGETM. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. At PHINIA, we Provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality — developed and manufactured responsibly — that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications. In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards. **Our Culture** PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously. **Career Opportunities** We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.**JOB PURPOSE**Responsible for ensuring site meet customer requirements (volumes, delivery paperwork, required PCL assessments, Labelling), by scheduling and controlling production correctly to achieve on time shipments (right time, right part, right quantity), while optimising inventory and improving inventory accuracy.**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*** To plan and coordinate production within the product line to ensure achievement of MPS targets taking advantage of the product line structure to drive efficiency in production planning.* To lead best practice production management of value stream bottlenecks to optimise production uptime and efficiency.* Proactively work to identify and mitigate production risks in the short term to minimise impact to the product line.* Customer Order Management Activities + Ensure ERP customer demand is up to date and correct in the system. Correct Customer SAP scheduling agreements + Maintain customer orders in ERP system to ensure accuracy. + Update customer releases for non-EDI customers. + Monitor, reconcile and correct customer EDI in error. + Manage customer variations and escalate to management in case of a sudden change. + Support/ coordinate Customer related cut-off activities for new Launches. + Be familiar with Customers Manuals and Portals and check weekly for any changes.* Master Production Planning Activities + Review customer variations and assess inventory levels and build plans + Coordinate S&OP meeting preparation and organize the meeting with all the functions (OPS, ME, IE, PC, SC, PM, Sales, HR, etc.) + Develop, Maintain, and Communicate rolling 16-week Manufacturing Build Plan. Load plan in ERP before MPR Run day + Coordinate Weekly/Daily Build Plan reviews with Manufacturing + React to customer demand variations and propose/ agree dispatch plans + Maintain MRP parameters for manufactured parts and FG* Master Scheduling Activities + Develop, Maintain, and Communicate the Production schedule + Daily update of Visual production instruction tools (with the production schedules) + Check supermarket levels and schedule production to maximize output + Monitor and Manage Finished Goods Inventory Levels* SAP Inventory Accuracy + Review Backflush in ERP + Ensure Finished Goods Inventory is Accurate + Escalate unusual inventory discrepancies for appropriate counting/ actions + Ensure Inventory accuracy (identify root cause for abnormalities and implement corrective actions). Monitor Blocked stock and negative Inventory and ensure action items are identified and applied + Monitoring and Continuous improvement activities - Measure Schedule Attainment (Volume and Mix) and coordinate reviews with Manufacturing - Monitor visual production instruction tool throughout the day to evaluate manufacturing adherence to schedule - React to abnormal situations to prevent customer shipment impact. - Monitor capacity versus demand short and long term and capture action plans (from OPS, HR, ME, IE, etc.) for gap closure - Support new Launches by ensuring clear production planning cut-off activity based on available inventory level and Inputs from Adv. PCL and wider department. + Escalates any customer quality concern immediately upon identification**WHAT WE OFFER**We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation. We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans. Plans are benchmarked for competitiveness and value. We provide formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers. These opportunities are delivered in a variety of formats to make our portfolio of solutions agile, sustainable, and scalable to support our employees in developing the skills needed to succeed. **WHAT WE BELIEVE*** Product Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers* Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively* Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences makes us stronger; we are bold and intentional* Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse* Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right* Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions and driving results**SAFETY**You will consistently hear us say Safety First! We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance supporting the health and wellness of our employees!We also believe employee health and safety is everyone’s responsibility. We encourage safety learning and collaboration to help employees understand and follow applicable safety policies, standards, and procedures and identify opportunities to minimize or eliminate risk. Work is expected to be conducted in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing incidents and illnesses, including attending all required safety meetings and trainings. It is expected that all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are immediately reported to the direct manager, Human Resources, or Safety Representative.**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.**VISA SPONSORSHIP** PHINIA does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis, in the country where the position is currently based.**NO UNAUTHORIZED REFERRALS FROM RECRUITERS & VENDORS**Please note that PHINIA does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to PHINIA will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.**GLOBAL TERMS OF USE AND PRIVACY STATEMENT**## Carefully read the PHINIA Privacy Policy before using this website. 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Job applicants are invited to contact PHINIA through PHINIA’s website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.*Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow. Join us on this shared journey to a brighter tomorrow. For more information about PHINIA, please visit