Maurice Shneor – Combining demand and supply planning in different industries

In this episode, ⁠Ben⁠ and ⁠Wim⁠ are joined by ⁠Maurice Shneor⁠, a seasoned supply chain professional with experience across companies like Bridgestone, GSK, Maxeda, and his current role at Sauermann Group.  

Maurice delves into the nuances of demand and supply planning, the role of S&OP in aligning organizational goals, and his experience in implementing planning processes in both large multinational corporations and smaller companies. Key topics covered include: 

• Maurice’s career path across industries, from Bridgestone to Sauermann Group 

• Combining or separating demand and supply planning  

• Challenges of sales-led demand planning in smaller companies 

• Building and maturing S&OP processes from scratch 

• Importance of curiosity, adaptability, and learning from mistakes in planning roles 

• Incorporating external drivers into demand planning 

• Balancing analytical skills with the human element of planning 

TIMESTAMPS: (0:28) – Maurice’s career journey from Bridgestone to Sauermann Group. (1:17) – Transitioning from demand and supply planning to S&OP. (3:35) – Challenges of demand planning driven by sales teams. (4:44) – Differences in demand planning at Maxeda vs. Sauermann. (7:06) – S&OP vs. demand planning: Maurice’s perspective. (7:50) – Evolving from S&OE to S&OP at Sauermann. (8:54) – Using external drivers like weather in demand planning. (9:40) – Core skills for planners: curiosity and willingness to make mistakes. (12:19) – Lessons learned: managing change and breaking silos effectively. (17:05) – Maurice’s recommendations for further learning and professional development.