Sales and Operational Planning
About Sales and Operational Planning
S&OP,
or sales & operations planning, is a monthly integrated business
management process that empowers leadership to focus on key supply chain
drivers, including sales, marketing, demand management, production,
inventory management, and new product introduction.
Why is Sales and Operational Planning important?
The benefits of effective sales and operations planning process are
• Increased customer service levels
• Improved profitability
• Higher product revenues
• Lower inventories and obsolescence
• Reduced lead times
• Quicker responsiveness
• Top-down management control
• Predictable operating performance for shareholders
Who should take the Sales and Operational Planning Exam?
• Top Management (CEO, CFO, Head of Supply Chain/Marketing/Purchase)
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The middle level (Materials, Supply Chain, Purchase/Procurement,
Manufacturing, Sales & Marketing, Logistics, Finance, Demand/Supply
Manager, IT/ERP, PPC, R&D/NPD)
• Junior level (Material/Supply Planning, Demand Planning, PPC)
• Business owners or Entrepreneurs
• Students
Sales and Operational Planning Certification Course Outline
1. S&OP Basics
2. Sales Revenue Planning
3. Demand Planning
4. Sales Management
5. Supply Planning
6. Demand Management
7. Profit Based Supply Demand Planning
Certificate in Sales and Operational Planning FAQs
What are the exam objectives?
- Introduction to S&OP
- Sales Revenue Planning
- Demand Planning
- Supply Planning
- Profit Base Supply Demand Planning
- Management Review
What are the career prospects after completing the exam successfully?
- Sales and Operations Planning Manager
- Sales Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Sales and Operations Analyst
What skills are required for this exam?
- Strategy Planning
- Operations Planning
- Leadership
- Creativity and Problem-Solving
Who is the target audience for this exam?
Sales and supply chain professionals, students/professionals having bachelor degree having keen interest in sales and supply chain domain.
What is Sales and Operations Planning?
Activity that integrates demand, supply, and financial planning into one business goal. It connects strategic plans to operational plans, and aims to develop the best product portfolio and mix to maximize sales and profit.