SIOP Leader
Posted 21 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Sr SIOP Leader”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyBusiness, Engineering, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsMaster of Business Administration
Sr. SIOP Leader
Overview
The Sr SIOP Leader is responsible for developing and leading the company's Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process to ensure alignment between customer demand, supply chain capabilities, operational capacity, inventory investment, and business objectives. This role serves as the leader of the integrated business planning process and partners closely with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Project Management, Service, Finance, and Executive Leadership to drive forecast accuracy, optimize working capital, improve on-time delivery, and support profitable growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and lead the enterprise SIOP process across all business functions.
- Develop planning strategies aligned with growth objectives.
- Facilitate monthly executive SIOP reviews and recommend actions to address demand, capacity, inventory, and supply risks.
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, Project Management, and Service teams to develop accurate forecasts.
- Balance customer demand against manufacturing, labor, vendor, and service capacity.
- Establish inventory strategies that optimize working capital while meeting customer service objectives.
- Collaborate across Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, PMO, Warranty, Service, Finance, and Executive Leadership.
- Develop dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting while driving continuous improvement.
Key Performance Indicators
- Forecast Accuracy
- On-Time Delivery
- Inventory Turns
- Working Capital Performance
- Capacity Utilization
- Customer Service Levels
- Backlog Health
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
- MBA preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in SIOP, Supply Chain, Operations, Demand Planning, Manufacturing, or Program Management.
- 3+ years leading cross-functional teams.
Required Competencies
- Executive Leadership
- Strategic Thinking
- Business Acumen
- Data Analytics
- Financial Analysis
- Supply Chain Expertise
- Change Management