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Praso is a B2B foodservice marketplace transforming Brazil's traditional wholesale sector into a digital, AI-powered platform. Operating across the Nordeste region, Praso connects suppliers to over 10,000 small businesses (restaurants, bakeries, snack shops) in a R$2 trillion market. The company has grown to R$300M+ in revenue with above-sector margins and is building the new infrastructure for Brazilian foodservice.
The Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) role is critical to Praso's continued growth. You will own the end-to-end S&OP function, ensuring the right product, in the right quantity, at the right time—balancing forecast accuracy, profitability, and inventory turnover to support accelerated operations serving 10,000+ foodservice partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and analyze core S&OP KPIs: forecast accuracy, profitability, stock-outs, slow/no-movers, and product shelf life. Propose short- and long-term corrective actions.
- Develop and implement demand forecasting methodologies, analytical tools, and process improvements to continuously elevate KPI performance.
- Execute demand forecasting using historical data, market trends, seasonality, and sales/marketing intelligence.
- Create and maintain a tactical purchasing plan aligned with demand forecasts and business objectives.
- Track and ensure purchase order execution, guaranteeing timelines and product availability.
- Lead analytical maturity of the S&OP function and drive decisions impacting partner experience.
Essential Requirements:
- Advanced Excel and SQL proficiency.
- Hands-on experience automating processes.
- Strong analytical capability with proven ability to translate data into actionable decisions.
- Ownership mindset and entrepreneurial spirit.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Background in food retail, wholesale, or distribution.
- Leadership and influence skills.
- Prior experience in S&OP teams or demand planning roles.
