Sales & Operations Execution Coordinator

The Opportunity:

At Avantor , people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. That’s why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent. Avantor ’s Planning vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits.

The S&OE (Sales & Operations Execution) Coordinator is the end-to-end process owner of the S&OE process responsible for managing daily and weekly operations plans, aligning demand and supply activities, and ensuring that short-term operational goals are met. The role involves close collaboration with sales, production, procurement, and logistics teams to address real-time challenges and adjust plans as needed to meet customer expectations, while aligning closely with Sales and Operating Planning (S&OP) processes.

This person is a well-rounded individual who encompasses strong analytical and communication skills. They can work under pressure and cross-functionally, to drive alignment with limited guidance and supervision.
What we’re looking for:

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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.

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Experience: 5+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, or production planning. Familiarity with S&OP or S&OE processes is preferred.

Who you are:

- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Proficiency in using ERP systems (SAP), Microsoft Office Suite and Power BI.

- Analytical and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.

- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

- APICS/CPIM certification desirable.

How you will thrive and create and impact:
Coordination and Communication

- Support execution of the S&OE plan on a weekly and daily basis.

- Act as a liaison between sales, production, procurement, and logistics teams.

- Communicate operational changes and adjustments to stakeholders promptly.

- Facilitate daily or weekly meetings to address bottlenecks or urgent issues.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

- Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as service levels, inventory accuracy, and order fulfillment rates.

- Analyze variances between plans and actual performance, providing actionable insights.

- Prepare and share reports with management on operational performance, including executive level communication.

Issue Resolution

- Work with planning and cross functional teams to identify and address short-term supply chain disruptions or constraints.

- Collaborate with teams to resolve issues affecting order fulfillment or production schedules.

- Develop contingency plans to mitigate risks in operations.

Continuous Improvement

- Support initiatives to improve efficiency in operational execution.

- Provide feedback to enhance S&OP processes based on S&OE insights.

- Develop reporting requirements and future tools to drive towards data driven decision making.

- Contribute to streamlining workflows and optimizing resource utilization.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor ?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables med