Demand Planner & SIOP Leader

Flsmidth; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

FLSMIDTH is seeking an experienced Demand Planning & SIOP Leader to drive a global planning framework. You will align commercial and operations priorities, balance demand with supply, and deliver executive-level insights for capital equipment and spare parts projects.

This senior role requires 10+ years in planning, strong ERP/APS tool experience, and a track record of leading SIOP in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in demand planning, SIOP, or supply chain management within capital equipment or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Experience implementing SIOP or IBP across complex, project-based environments.
• Strong understanding of global manufacturing, order-to-delivery, and supply chain planning for engineered-to-order products.
• Proficiency in ERP and advanced planning/forecasting tools (Kinaxis, O9, or equivalent).
• Lean Six Sigma or APICS/ASCM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the global SIOP framework to align commercial and operational priorities.
• Partner with Sales, Product Line, and Operations to establish a unified demand plan.
• Balance demand, supply, and inventory across functions in line with strategic objectives.
• Provide executive leadership with demand visibility and capacity alignment.
• Champion process standardisation and system integration for global SIOP implementation.
• Support executive decision-making with scenario planning, risk assessments, and insights.
• Own and facilitate the monthly global SIOP cycle; lead executive meetings.
• Integrate supply chain capacity planning, production scheduling, and resource planning into the demand plan.
• Lead deployment of digital planning tools, dashboards, and analytics for visibility and accuracy.

Skills

Demand planning

SIOP

Supply chain

Forecasting

Strategic thinking

Communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

Kinaxis

O9

ERP

Job description

Job Title-Demand Planning & SIOP Leader

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead company's global SIOP framework to ensure a disciplined, transparent, and data-driven planning process that aligns commercial and operational priorities.
• Partner with Sales, Product Line, and Operations leaders to establish a unified demand plan that supports business growth and customer satisfaction.
• Drive collaboration across functional areas to balance demand, supply, and inventory in line with strategic objectives.
• Provide executive leadership with accurate demand visibility and capacity alignment to support growth and customer delivery.
• Champion process standardisation and system integration for global SIOP implementation.
• Support executive decision-making by providing scenario planning, risk assessments, and business insights.

Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the development of a comprehensive demand planning process that integrates sales forecasts, customer insights, and market trends for capital equipment and spare parts.
• Incorporate sales input, market intelligence, and customer project visibility into forecast accuracy improvements.
• Implement forecasting tools and analytics that enable data transparency and predictability across global regions.
• Measure and improve forecast accuracy (FA%) and forecast bias through ongoing performance review.
• Continuously refine forecasting techniques to account for project-based variability and global market conditions.

SIOP Process Ownership

• Own and facilitate the monthly global SIOP cycle, driving consensus among commercial, operational, and financial stakeholders.
• Lead executive-level SIOP meetings, presenting key metrics, risks, and mitigation actions.
• Integrate supply chain capacity planning, production scheduling, and resource planning into the demand plan.
• Drive alignment between the SIOP plan and the companys budget, long-term planning, and financial forecasts.
• Monitor and communicate key performance indicators, risks, and recovery plans.
• Partner with Finance to align operational plans with financial budgets and forecasts.

Operational Excellence & Systems

• Lead the deployment of digital planning tools, dashboards, and analytics to enhance forecast visibility and execution accuracy.
• Leverage ERP and advanced planning systems (APS) to provide end-to-end visibility and performance tracking.
• Ensure process compliance, data integrity, and KPI governance across business units.
• Implement predictive planning capabilities and digital dashboards for decision‑making.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build and lead a high-performing global Demand Planning and SIOP team.
• Develop organizational capability in data analysis, scenario modeling, and collaborative planning.
• Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in demand planning, SIOP, or supply chain management within capital equipment or heavy industrial manufacturing, ideally in a project-based environment.
• Proven experience implementing and managing SIOP or IBP processes across complex, project-based environments.
• Strong understanding of global manufacturing, order-to-delivery, and supply chain planning dynamics for engineered-to-order (ETO) products.
• Proficiency in ERP and advanced planning/forecasting tools (Kinaxis, O9, or equivalent).
• Lean Six Sigma certification or APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD) preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Strong business acumen with a focus on operational and financial alignment.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across global and cross-functional teams.
• Experience driving organizational change and continuous improvement.
• Strategic thinker with hands‑on execution capability.

Key Performance Indicators

• Forecast Accuracy and Bias (%).
• On‑Time Delivery (OTD) and Customer Service Level.
• Inventory Turns and Working Capital Efficiency.
• SIOP Process Adherence and Maturity Index.
• Alignment between Operational and Financial Plans.