Sales and Operations Planning Manager Jobs
Sales and Operations Planning Manager jobs are open across manufacturing, consumer goods, retail, and technology, from mid-level analyst-track roles to director-adjacent positions, with specializations in demand planning, integrated business planning, and supply chain optimization. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Standard Job Description
Basic Qualifications
- Must have the basic skills required of a production operations manager.
- Must have or be able to obtain a security clearance.
- Possess appropriate political acumen to communicate persuasively with a variety of customers (Project Office, Program Office and Senior Management).
- Strong communication skills.
- Demonstrated skills in team building and leading through influence.
- A clear understanding of the production processes.
- A history of exceptional performance within Production Operations Management on large Production and/or Developmental Programs.
Desired Skills
- A background knowledge of Tactical Missile program and manufacturing experience.
- Manufacturing experience with both electrical and mechanical assembly.
- Related professional level career experience in Production Operations leadership experience.
- Experience in Development Programs and transitioning from development to production.
- Program execution with emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and leadership.
- Experience in capacity & capital planning.
- Understanding and wide application of assembly and Test methods.
- First Unit Flow planning & execution.
- Manufacturing & Test Statement of Work.Proposal development experience.
- Experience with Make-Buy generation / approval.
- Experience in the design for manufacturing and design to cost.
- Experience in processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, machining and material handling.
- CAM Certification or cost analysis experience.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $158700.00 - $294700.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
Standard Job Description
Basic Qualifications
- Must have the basic skills required of a production operations manager.
- Must have or be able to obtain a security clearance.
- Possess appropriate political acumen to communicate persuasively with a variety of customers (Project Office, Program Office and Senior Management).
- Strong communication skills.
- Demonstrated skills in team building and leading through influence.
- A clear understanding of the production processes.
- A history of exceptional performance within Production Operations Management on large Production and/or Developmental Programs.
Desired Skills
- A background knowledge of Tactical Missile program and manufacturing experience.
- Manufacturing experience with both electrical and mechanical assembly.
- Related professional level career experience in Production Operations leadership experience.
- Experience in Development Programs and transitioning from development to production.
- Program execution with emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and leadership.
- Experience in capacity & capital planning.
- Understanding and wide application of assembly and Test methods.
- First Unit Flow planning & execution.
- Manufacturing & Test Statement of Work.Proposal development experience.
- Experience with Make-Buy generation / approval.
- Experience in the design for manufacturing and design to cost.
- Experience in processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, machining and material handling.
- CAM Certification or cost analysis experience.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $158700.00 - $294700.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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Who's Hiring
- Lockheed Martin98
- Amazon11
- Apple5
- Intuit5
- Oracle5
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Sports & Recreation
- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sales and operations planning manager jobs.
- 5 or more years of experience in supply chain planning or demand planning roles
- Proficiency with S&OP or integrated business planning software such as SAP IBP or Kinaxis
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across sales, finance, and operations teams
- Experience facilitating monthly S&OP cycles including demand, supply, and executive review meetings
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred by many enterprise employers
Tips for Your Sales and Operations Planning Manager Job Search
Quantify your S&OP cycle improvements
Hiring managers want to see concrete outcomes, not responsibilities. On your resume, replace process descriptions with results: forecast accuracy gains, inventory reduction percentages, or cycle-time improvements you drove across monthly or quarterly planning cycles.
Highlight cross-functional facilitation experience
Sales and operations planning manager roles live at the intersection of finance, supply, and commercial teams. Your resume should name the functions you aligned, the cadence you owned, and the decisions your process enabled, not just that you led meetings.
Target postings that name your planning tools
Filter openings by the tools in your stack, whether that is SAP IBP, Oracle Demantra, Kinaxis, or a similar platform. Roles that list your exact system reduce ramp time and make you a stronger candidate from the first screen.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists sales and operations planning manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for the consensus meeting scenario question
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through how you resolved a conflict between sales and supply in a consensus meeting. Have a specific example ready that covers the data you used, the stakeholders involved, and the outcome you reached.
Negotiate around planning calendar constraints
When evaluating offers, ask how the annual planning calendar aligns with your start date. Joining mid-cycle in a heavy planning role can affect your first performance review, so it is a practical point worth raising before you accept.
Sales and Operations Planning Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most sales and operations planning managers?
The companies hiring the most sales and operations planning managers right now include Lockheed Martin, Amazon, and Apple, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Consumer goods, industrial manufacturing, and technology companies tend to maintain the most consistent demand for this role.
How many sales and operations planning manager jobs are remote?
About 74% of sales and operations planning manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the meeting-heavy nature of the role. Fully remote positions are more common in companies that have standardized their S&OP process and rely on cloud-based planning platforms, while hybrid arrangements dominate roles tied to plant or distribution operations.
How do you become a sales and operations planning manager?
Most people move into this role after several years in demand planning, supply planning, or a finance-adjacent supply chain function. Building hands-on experience running or supporting monthly S&OP cycles, earning an APICS credential such as CPIM or CSCP, and developing cross-functional facilitation skills are the most reliable steps toward a manager-level position in this discipline.
Can you get hired as a sales and operations planning manager without direct S&OP experience?
Some employers will consider candidates who have managed planning cycles in adjacent functions, such as demand forecasting, production planning, or financial planning and analysis, if they can demonstrate they have coordinated across sales and supply teams. Framing your experience around consensus-building, forecast ownership, and business review facilitation helps close the gap when your title has not yet been S&OP-specific.
What does the sales and operations planning manager interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your S&OP methodology and stakeholder experience, and a panel interview with representatives from supply chain, finance, or commercial teams. Some employers add a case study or scenario exercise where you work through a planning conflict or build out a simplified S&OP structure to demonstrate your process thinking.
Where can I find and apply to sales and operations planning manager jobs?
You can find and apply to sales and operations planning manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your experience level and planning specialization, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you are looking for.
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