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Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP/IBP)

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  •  Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP/IBP) Training
  •  2 days, 09:00–16:00
  •  Open to public: Virtual Classroom (Online)
  •  In-house: Closed Session (On-site)
  •  English
  •  Hands-on S&OP Case Examples
  •  Certificate of Participation
  •  ~500 participants, ~40 sessions
  •  Instructor: Dr. İlker Güçlü
VESTEL logo
“It was a useful and comprehensive training, with the end-to-end integration of the S&OP process into the supply chain, a walkthrough of each step, and an explanation of the roles and responsibilities in those steps.”
B**** U****, S&OP Manager, Vestel (2024)
COKYASAR HOLDING logo
“The knowledge and practical tools I gained during the training will help us manage our business processes more effectively. I think this training is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to understand and manage the integration of sales, production and supply chain activities.”
Bahaddin Sayik, Sales Manager, Cokyasar Holding (2024)
DAIKIN logo
“Every company that has a supply chain and growth targets will gain significantly from this training in terms of cost, efficiency and methodology. Personally, I would like to say that this training has given me a lot.”
Olcay Avci, Operations Deputy General Manager, Daikin (2020)

  About the Training Program

  S&OP/IBP is the monthly management process that reconciles demand and supply into a single plan.

  Day 1 covers product planning, the demand plan, assumptions and demand reconciliation.

  Day 2 covers the supply plan, scenarios, financial reconciliation and the management meeting.

  Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE), the control tower and a maturity roadmap are also covered.

  Process stages, information flows and planning tools are discussed through case studies.

  For in-house trainings, a maturity assessment and an action plan can be provided.

  Presentations and all printed training materials distributed to participants are in English.

  To learn more about S&OP, click here.

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

  Structure the S&OP/IBP process with a calendar, meetings and roles.

  Reconcile demand, supply and financial plans into one plan.

  Prepare scenarios and present decision options to management.

  Assess process maturity and build a roadmap.

  •   Senior Management (CEO, Deputies, Directors, etc.)
  •   Planning Management
  •   Sales and Marketing Management
  •   Supply Chain Management
  •   Factory, Production and Operations Management
  •   Finance and Budgeting
  •   Procurement Management
  •   R&D and Product Management
  •   Logistics and Warehouse Management
  •   All Planning Professionals

  Training Content

    Day 1:

    S&OP Process, Product Review
    and Demand Review

  • What Is S&OP? Purpose, Scope, Benefits
  • Demand-Supply Imbalance and Its Costs
  • Budgeting vs. S&OP/IBP
  • Monthly Cycle: Five Steps and Calendar
  • Meetings, Roles and Decision Rights
  • Product Planning: New Products, Portfolio
  • Case Studies and Hands-On Exercises
  • Demand Planning and Sales Forecasting
  • Market, Competitor and Demand Assumptions
  • Demand Risks and Opportunities
  • The Demand Review Meeting
  • Demand Consensus
  • Demand Plan Presentation and Dashboard
  • Case Studies and Hands-On Exercises

    Day 2:

    Supply Review, Reconciliation
    and Management Review

  • Supply Planning: Sourcing, Making, Delivery
  • Resource Requirements and Bottlenecks
  • Supply Strategies and Alternatives
  • Optimization in S&OP
  • Scenario Planning and Risks
  • Financial Planning and Reconciliation
  • Case Studies and Hands-On Exercises
  • Budget Variance and Financial Impact
  • Executive Review and Strategic Decisions
  • S&OE: Weekly Execution, Examples
  • Linking S&OP and S&OE
  • AI, Control Tower and Digital S&OP
  • Performance, Maturity and Roadmap
  • Case Studies and Hands-On Exercises

Our trainings are preferred by leading industrial companies.

Nearly 40 training sessions organized under this topic have been attended by almost 500 managers and employees.

This training has been delivered in a In-House Training format for the companies listed below.

Kellogg's logo
“Thank you very much for the training, it was very enlightening on many issues in our minds and I am sure it will contribute a lot to all of us in this process.”
S**** A****, Supply Chain Director, Kellogg's (S&OP, 2023)
Daikin logo
“While trying to adapt to the S&OP implementation, the confusion that arose was largely eliminated with the training we received from İlker Hoca. The theoretical part of the work was explained in a simple way with examples from current practices. I think the training is very useful for the implementation phase in the future...”
Emre Kolşen, Accounting And Corporate Planning Department Manager, Daikin (S&OP, 2020)
Pasabahce logo
“A training that must be understood by institutions whether S&OP is implemented or not.”
Tuncay Yeşilnil, Supply Chain Development Manager, Pasabahce (S&OP, 2015)
Akgıda logo
“Thank you for the complete and effective training, thank you again for providing us with the opportunity to notice our areas of improvement”
Meral Zor, Planning Manager, Akgıda (S&OP, 2022)
AGT logo
“I think that the gains of the training are very useful, especially in the newly created structuring and business processes, it can provide great support, both academic studies and explanations through current life examples are very useful. We were able to see the differences in our own company processes very clearly in this training. Thanks.”
A. Onur Balta, Sales Demand Planning Manager, AGT (S&OP, 2021)
EssilorLuxottica logo
“How institutions that have never met the concept of S&OP make their predictions is a matter of guesswork for me. :) I previously worked in companies such as Şişecam, Vestel, Electrolux and Bilkom. For me, Şişecam was the place where this concept was used most efficiently and successfully. And we really saw the success of the institution in the world. I believe that S&OP should be on the agenda of companies of all sizes that plan efficient, healthy and correct growth and development. I strongly recommend this training to companies that have not been introduced to this concept to see that they will experience an opening in their horizons on how they can optimize many internal processes by meeting S&OP with this training of Mr. İlker as soon as possible.”
Mert Bölükbaşı, Sales Manager Instrument, EssilorLuxottica (S&OP, 2023)
E.C.A. logo
“Thanks to the Mr. Guclu's training, we learned new stuff and became more aware of some of the concepts we already knew. In this way, we will add value to our institution. Your training was very good. Thanks to your effort. Thanks a lot.”
Göksel Saka, Senior Chef at Üpk, E.C.A. (S&OP, 2023)
Vestel logo
“The training was a useful and comprehensive training with the end-to-end integration of the S&OP process into the supply chain, explaining each step and explaining the roles and responsibilities in these steps.”
B**** U****, S&OP Manager, Vestel (S&OP, 2024)
Yunsa logo
“I think the training was extremely satisfactory in terms of information and detail. It has met my expectations. The training's content and presentations have been created in a way that does not bore participants.”
Hakan Konuşkan, Supply Chain Director, Yunsa (S&OP, 2017)
Turk Traktor logo
“During the training process, we had the opportunity to compare how effectively the S&OP department operates in our company. We carried out a training that made us aware of the points that we are lacking in the work we apply and do routinely during the day, and that are open to improvement. It was a training that developed our vision for the work we do. I would like to thank Mr. İlker for his contributions.”
Cansu Yalazı, Senior Engineer-S&OP, Turk Traktor (S&OP, 2017)
Zorluteks logo
“It was an extremely useful and full training. It met all my expectations. It was full of information and applications that we can use in practice. Thanks a lot.”
Sabiha Tunç, Strategic Procurement Director, Zorluteks (S&OP, 2020)
Panasonic Electric Works logo
“This training, which we received together with all the relevant people involved in the S&OP process, enabled us to both renew ourselves and review the whole process with a holistic approach, with many years of experience and meticulously prepared training content.”
Mesut Tok, Demand Planning Manager, Panasonic Electric Works (S&OP, 2022)
Makbul Nuts logo
“S&OP training is a good training that summarizes what many departments in the company need to do and what needs to be done to create managerial synergy. During the training, the blending of the information we know and the learning of new information took place simultaneously. It was a good training, thank you.”
Tayfun Arabalı, Assistant General Manager, Makbul Nuts (S&OP, 2021)
Kluber Lubrication logo
“It was a good training, I think it increased awareness. I recommend”
M**** N**** N****, Technical Sales Manager, Kluber Lubrication (S&OP, 2022)
Kastamonu Entegre logo
“Although it has a long history, the recognition and use of S&OP processes in Turkey is not very old. Especially the awareness of domestic corporate companies on this issue is increasing. In the face of such a need, Mr. İlker touches on the process at all points with the S&OP training he organized and gave. Within two days, he makes a presentation that all participants who have no idea or experience about this process can enjoy.”
Barış Çelik, Supply Chain Planning Manager, Kastamonu Entegre (S&OP, 2017)
Yatsan logo
“First of all, thank you for the training. How important and sensitive the communication and interaction of all processes should be managed; I understood once again how much it is related to numbers and even profitability-earnings.”
T**** F****, Purchasing Manager, Yatsan (S&OP, 2023)
Hascelik logo
“I think it is a training that should be taken in terms of future vision. If we want to exist in a market where competition is so ruthless, I believe that all companies should receive training, especially in Sales and Operations Planning...”
Mustafa Aydın, Planning and Logistics Group Manager, Hascelik (S&OP, 2015)
Civil Retail logo
“Plans shed light on your path and convey what's on your mind to your teammates. You will shed light on the future of your company with S&OP, an efficient training that changes our perspective to prepare reasoned and realistic plans”
Dr. Fatih Korkmaz, Financial Affairs Manager, Civil Retail (S&OP, 2019)
Cilek Furniture logo
“It was a very productive training in terms of the effective implementation of planning processes in businesses. Thank you.”
İlhan Yılmaz, Supply Chain Manager, Cilek Furniture (S&OP, 2016)
Cokyasar Holding logo
“The knowledge and practical tools I gained during the training will help us manage our business processes more effectively. This training; I think it is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to understand and manage the integration of sales, production and supply chain activities. I would like to thank Dr. İlker Güçlü and the Optimum Planning team for this beautiful experience.”
Bahaddin Sayık, Sales Manager, Cokyasar Holding (S&OP, 2024)
Colakoglu Metallurgy logo
“In increasingly difficult market conditions with rising competition, it is of great importance to plan the supply chain optimally by analyzing the changes in the market and their impact on demand in advance. A healthy planning system can be possible by adopting and implementing the Sales and Operations Planning culture.”
Emre Hurmacı, Pricing and Cost Manager, Colakoglu Metallurgy (S&OP, 2015)
Anadolu Cam logo
“He has a great command of the instructor. I definitely recommend it. There will definitely be something you can learn.”
Eren Ahmet Aygün, Supply Chain Director, Anadolu Cam (S&OP, 2015)
Anadolu Efes logo
“It was a training where I gained basic knowledge about S&OP. I would like to thank Mr. İlker for his optimumda management.”
Sevinç Gülalanlar, S&OP Manager, Anadolu Efes (S&OP, 2019)
BTA Catering logo
“It contains all the necessary information for institutions and individuals to take more solid steps towards the future. A happy company will have happy employees if the time spent on solving problems and problems and the workforce are allocated to good planning.”
Aydın Sarıkaya, Supply Chain Planning Manager, BTA Catering (S&OP, 2015)

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  Participants will be issued a Certificate of Participation indicating each day they attended during the training.

The training modules are delivered by Dr. İlker Guclu, the program's designer and developer.

İlker completed his BSc, MSc and PhD at Bosphorus University, Department of Industrial Engineering.

Since 2003, he has worked in industry-focused training and consulting services, with the last 15+ years focused on supply chain management and optimization.

İlker is married and a father of two.

For the trainer's CV, click here.

What is S&OP?

S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) is the management process in which sales, marketing, production, procurement, logistics and finance meet on the same monthly calendar and reconcile demand and supply plans into a single plan. The training covers the steps of this process through examples and case studies.

Who should attend?

Senior management, planning, sales, marketing, supply chain, finance and IT teams; those pursuing an S&OP career.

Duration and daily hours?

2 days; sessions typically run 09:00–16:00 including breaks.

Is a certificate of attendance issued at the end of the training?

Yes, a Certificate of Attendance showing the days attended is issued at the end of the training.

How to register / request a quote?

Use the Request Quote page on the site to register for public sessions or request in‑house training.

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  Sessions run from 9:00–16:00, including breaks.
  To keep training effective, seats are limited.
  To join a public session or request an in-house course, please submit a request.