Sr. Director of Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP)

The Senior Director of SIOP will lead excellence around material supply planning, supplier relationships, factory materials management, inventory control, and is a key member of the global leadership team. This position will focus on improving material flow by balancing demand and supply through the maturity of SIOP, demand planning, master scheduling, material planning, inventory management, production control, and logistics processes. This role is accountable for the supply and movement of all materials from their source to the point of use on the assembly line, actively planning and executing to achieve productivity and efficiency targets as well as managing risk and generating cost savings to achieve the strategic goals of the business.

Location: Remote + Travel (50%+)

Compensation: $215,000 - $245,000 base salary + 25% Bonus + LTIP (30%).

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, 401k Match 6%, 3 weeks vacation, Tuition Assistance, etc.

Key Responsibilities

Materials Excellence & Effective Problem Solving

Develop a vision and long-term strategy related to the process, systems, and skills roadmap for materials management and SIOP function across the division, aligned with the broader organization.

Identify opportunities to develop, improve or simplify processes, guidelines and policies for effective supplier management practices, order fulfillment, inventory management and materials management.

Manage business risks by implementing resolutions and diversifying supplier base across the in-plant materials management and supply chain management function.

Ensure SIOP plan is set to meet customer expectations and align manufacturing facilities to support plan.

Identify and implement total supply chain improvements. Increase supply chain visibility to assist in inventory reduction and on time delivery. Evaluate networks and pursue systems/process enhancements to reduce costs and improve reliability.

Stakeholder Management

Lead supply chain and materials management initiatives by providing direction and guidance by setting clear performance expectations and coaching to key stakeholders.

Manage/collaborate with demand planning, product line leadership, engineering, operations, and finance teams to drive cross-functional alignment.

Build and develop relationships at the executive level with suppliers and partners to ensure contractual commitment, alignment, and accountability.

Performance and Talent Management

Foster a culture focused on continuous improvement aimed at achieving predictability and efficient materials management operations.

Establish performance monitoring/KPI programs to effectively measure the performance of divisions internal team and our supply chain.

Develop analytics to measure, evaluate, analyze, and take corrective action to continually improve key metrics in materials management and the supply chain function.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Global Forecast Accuracy & Bias reduction
Inventory Days of Supply (DOS) and Working Capital Turns
On-Time In-Full (OTIF) Delivery Performance
Capacity Utilization & Factory Efficiency
Premium Freight & Cost-to-Serve Reduction

Qualifications Seeking:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or related field.

10 + years of experience in supply chain materials management or logistics.

5 + years of leadership/ management experience particularly in global operations.

Proven track record in overseeing global supply chain, inventory control, procurement and supplier relationships.

Ability to optimize inventory and reduce costs while ensuring production needs.

Proficiency in supply chain analytics and data driven decision making tools.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in a multicultural environment.

Critical thinking skills to properly identify problem area & potential solutions.

Demonstrate the Values; Integrity, Responsibility, Diversity, Engagement & Inclusion, Customer Success, Innovation with Purpose, Continuous Improvement, Performance, Passion to Win, and Sense of Urgency.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree (MBA or MS) in Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.

Expertise in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (SAP Preferred).

Familiarity with global trade regulations, customs and import/export compliance.

APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM).

Lean Six Sigma certification (e.g, Green Belt or Black Belt).

Experience with High Mix / Low Volume and Low Mix / High Volume manufacturing.

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