An intensive professional development training course on

Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP)

Aligning Sales and Marketing with Operational Functions

Why Choose Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP) Training Course?

This workplace focused course encourages learners to use critical thinking to develop new understandings about their working environment. S&OP is a structured process to develop demand scenarios and supply strategies and ensure that these are in balance before being committed to be executive level management.

Practical activities during the course will help learners to use experiential leaning to better understand the principles of S&OP.

S&OP is a powerful tool for businesses to manage the end to end supply chain for excellent customer service as well as superior returns on investment. Businesses are now realizing that coordination with customers and suppliers is the key to better integration of operations to minimise waste.

This Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP) training course will feature: interaction to encourage learners to :

  • Think of the end to end supply chain
  • Manage risk as part of the process
  • Understand the marketing dimension to S&OP
  • Use manufacturing planning techniques
  • Focus on organization culture

What are the Goals?

By the end of This Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP) training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand where S&OP fits into business planning
  • Demonstrate the value of balancing supply and demand
  • Realise the importance of executive level commitment
  • Use critical thinking to focus improvement efforts
  • Diagnose their orgaizations position in the maturity model of S&OP

The Course Content

  • Evolution of ERP and role of S&OP
  • The S&OP Journey
  • End to End Supply Chains
  • Technology in S&OP
  • S&OP Process
  • Definitions of S&OP
  • The Nature of Demand
  • Forecasting
  • Calculating Forecasts
  • Forecast Management
  • Uses of Forecasts
  • Forecasting Exercise
  • Why do we need Inventory?
  • Types and Functions of Inventory
  • Financial Considerations of Inventory
  • Setting Inventory Levels
  • Reorder Processes
  • Inventory Management Exercise
  • Strategic Supply Decisions
  • Time Fences and How to Manage them
  • Linking Supply to S&OP
  • Capacity Issues
  • Scheduling
  • Supply Exercise
  • Risk Management
  • Risks Potential and Realized
  • Categorising Risk
  • Reducing Risk
  • Risk Exercise
  • S&OP Exercise

Certificate and Accreditation

  • AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the course

How Aztech Saudi Can Enhance Your Professional Career

At Aztech Saudi, we believe that professional development is the foundation of long-term career success. This training course is expertly designed to equip individuals with practical skills, forward-thinking strategies, and the confidence to navigate today’s dynamic work environments. Each course is delivered by subject matter specialists with extensive industry experience, ensuring that every learning experience is relevant, impactful, and aligned with real-world challenges. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical expertise, enhance leadership abilities, or stay ahead of industry trends, Aztech Saudi provides the tools you need to elevate your performance and deliver measurable value to your organization.

Our training is more than just knowledge transfer—it’s a catalyst for career transformation. By participating in our courses, professionals gain a competitive advantage in their fields, improve their decision-making capabilities, and position themselves for new opportunities and leadership roles. We take pride in supporting individuals across various sectors and career stages, helping them unlock their full potential through high-quality, globally benchmarked learning experiences. With Aztech Saudi as your development partner, you’re not only investing in education—you're investing in a stronger, more successful future.

In Partnership With
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Available Sessions

Register for Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP) on 28 Jul-01 Aug 2025 in London - UK
Venue: London - UK
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Date: 28 Jul-01 Aug 2025
Fee: US $5,950
Register for Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP) on 03-07 Nov 2025 in Amsterdam - The Netherlands
Venue: Amsterdam - The Netherlands
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Date: 03-07 Nov 2025
Fee: US $5,950
Register for Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP) on 12-16 Jan 2026 in London - UK
Venue: London - UK
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Date: 12-16 Jan 2026
Fee: US $5,950

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