GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The SIOP Manager is responsible for managing and continuously improving the company's Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process to align customer demand with operational and supply chain capabilities. This role partners closely with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Product Development to support effective planning, inventory management, capacity planning, and execution.
The SIOP Manager facilitates the monthly planning cycle, identifies risks and opportunities, and provides recommendations to leadership that support customer service, operational efficiency, inventory optimization, and business performance.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
SIOP Process Management
- Coordinate and manage the monthly SIOP process and planning calendar.
- Facilitate demand, supply, and pre-SIOP review meetings.
- Maintain planning assumptions, key metrics, and reporting tools.
- Ensure approved SIOP plans are communicated and translated into operational execution plans.
- Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance forecast accuracy and planning effectiveness.
Supply & Capacity Planning
- Develop and maintain supply plans based on manufacturing capacity, labor availability, supplier capability, and material constraints.
- Monitor capacity utilization and identify potential bottlenecks or shortages.
- Partner with Operations, Production Planning, and Procurement to resolve supply constraints.
- Assist in evaluating capacity scenarios and recommending appropriate actions.
Inventory Management
- Monitor inventory levels against established targets and business objectives.
- Identify excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory risks.
- Support inventory reduction initiatives while maintaining required service levels.
- Analyze inventory trends and recommend corrective actions as needed.
Production Planning Coordination
- Partner with Master Scheduling and Materials teams to ensure alignment between SIOP plans and production schedules.
- Monitor execution against approved plans and identify gaps or risks.
- Assist in balancing production requirements with available resources and materials.
New Product Introduction Support
- Support integration of new product launches, engineering changes, and product phase-outs within the planning process.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Product Management, and Supply Chain teams to ensure supply readiness.
- Track inventory, material, and capacity requirements associated with product launches.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, and Product Management teams to support planning activities.
- Provide analysis and recommendations to support data-driven decision-making.
- Communicate planning risks, constraints, and opportunities to functional leadership.
- Follow up on action items and help drive resolution of identified issues.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
- APICS Certification preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, production planning, inventory management, scheduling, or SIOP-related functions.
- Experience supporting demand planning, supply planning, capacity planning, or inventory optimization processes.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing operations and supply chain processes.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and planning tools.
- Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Strong understanding of SIOP, demand planning, supply planning, and inventory management principles.
- Ability to analyze data and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Effective project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of supply chain metrics, forecasting techniques, and planning processes.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative mindset with strong relationship-building skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Work requires periodic stooping/bending and frequent walking/standing throughout the day.
- Requires occasional lifting of objects less than 25 pounds as well as occasional lifting of objects 25 to 50 pounds.
- Work involves activities that require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, machines, or vehicles.
- Requires use of personal protective equipment.
