Director - Sales & Operations Planning at Neogen Corporation

Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters!

The S&OP Director will be responsible for leading and managing the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process across key business units, ensuring the alignment of supply and demand to support Neogen’s strategic goals. Reporting to the Vice President of Global Sourcing & Planning, this position plays a critical role in driving collaboration across Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to deliver accurate forecasting, optimized inventory, and effective capacity planning.

This role follows a hybrid working model from Southfield, Michigan, combining in-office and remote work. We offer flexibility in scheduling to accommodate individual needs while maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate the regional and executive monthly S&OP process, driving alignment between commercial, planning, operations, and finance functions.
• Translate strategic business objectives into actionable S&OP plans that guide supply chain execution.
• Own the demand planning and supply balancing process, identifying risks, constraints, and opportunities.
• Manage and develop an S&OP Analyst to ensure consistent process application across all business units.
• Recommend and implement process improvements, tools, and reporting enhancements to improve forecasting accuracy and decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to align supply chain capabilities with business needs.
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to forecast accuracy, service level, inventory health, and capacity utilization.
• Participate in scenario planning, business reviews, and budget forecasting activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations throughout all planning activities.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or APICS/IBF certification preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain planning, with at least 2 years in a leadership role within S&OP.
• Proven track record in implementing and improving S&OP processes in a complex, global organization.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in planning tools (e.g., SAP, Solomon, PBI, John Galt) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and influencing skills across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage change, drive collaboration, and deliver results within tight timelines.
  
  

Why Neogen?

At Neogen, we work together to protect the global food supply chain — from farm to fork. Join a global team of innovators and problem-solvers dedicated to making our world a safer place.

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WHO IS NEOGEN:

From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our food safety diagnostics are used within farming operations to the production facilities of most of the world’s best-known food companies. Neogen’s solutions are critical to the health and well-being of our customers’ operations – and in turn their consumers. What we do matters!

Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep believe in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust – the principles which guide our everyday decision—making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s the belief in these characteristics that provide a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.