SIOP Manager EMEA

Dayco Canada Corp; Piemonte; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayco Canada Corp is seeking a talented SIOP Manager EMEA to join our Logistics team in Burolo (TO). This high-impact leadership role focuses on orchestrating the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning process across the Aftermarket business.

The successful candidate will transition the organization to a high-velocity, concurrent planning environment that improves agility and service levels, utilizing tools like Kinaxis Maestro. A proven track record in the automotive supply chain is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in demand and supply planning within the Automotive industry.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Advanced Excel skills needed for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning process.
• Lead the monthly SIOP cycle including Demand Review and Supply Review.
• Manage supplier relationships and material master data.

Skills

Leadership in digital transformation

Demand forecasting

Supply chain management

Inventory optimization

ERP system experience

Strong Excel skills

Education

Degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Kinaxis Maestro

SAP

Oracle

Job description

We are seeking a talented SIOP Manager EMEA, to join our Logistics team at Dayco in Burolo (TO).

Summary of the position

The SIOP Manager EMEA is a high-impact leadership role responsible for orchestrating the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning process across the Aftermarket business. A critical component of this role is leading the digital evolution of planning capabilities by leveraging Kinaxis Maestro. The successful candidate will transition the organization from legacy, siloed planning to a high-velocity, concurrent planning environment that improves agility, service levels, and working capital.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Digital Transformation & Kinaxis Maestro Leadership

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Kinaxis Maestro, ensuring it is the single source of truth for planning activities.
• Lead the shift from sequential planning to concurrent execution, ensuring demand changes reflect instantly across supply and capacity plans.
• Use Maestro for advanced scenario modeling and AI-driven insights to improve demand sensing and automate exception management.

End-to-End SIOP Orchestration

• Lead the monthly SIOP cycle including Portfolio Review, Demand Review, Supply Review, and Executive Financial Reconciliation.
• Align demand inputs from Sales, Marketing, and Finance with statistical forecasts to reach consensus.
• Manage production/assembly planning and material planning, partnering with Operations/Warehouse Management to identify capacity constraints and develop mitigation strategies.

Demand Planning

• Ensure accurate demand forecasting to anticipate customer needs.
• Analyze variances between forecast and actual demand and adjust plans to sustain customer satisfaction.
• Review D2D updates from actual customer orders and, if necessary, compare monthly/yearly plan and provide escalation strategies partnering with Customer Service and Sales.

Supply Planning

• Create rolling 12-month forecasts for suppliers aligned with production capacity.
• Manage supplier relationships, material master data, and ensure/support timely execution of purchase orders.
• Assess freight options and maintain stable delivery schedules to distribution centers.

Inventory Optimization

• Implement ABC/XYZ analysis and multi-echelon inventory optimization to achieve budget targets.
• Monitor excess and obsolete inventory and collaborate on action plans.
• Strictly control DOH development for product groups.

Performance Management & Analytics

• Establish and report KPIs: Forecast Accuracy, OTIF, Inventory DOH, and E&O.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and service level enhancements through data-driven analysis.

Team Leadership & Change Management

• Set clear expectations, provide feedback, and manage team performance.
• Drive cultural shift from manual workflows to system-driven planning.

Requirements & Skills

• Minimum 10 years of experience in demand and supply planning within the Automotive industry (Aftermarket experience is a plus).
• S&OP and global supply chain experience considered a strong asset.
• Fluency in English.
• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• ERP system experience (SAP / Oracle / CMS).
• MM/PP Key User knowledge.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, data analysis).
• Strong knowledge of Supply Chain, Inventory Planning, and S&OP processes.
• Knowledge and experience using APICS global standards.

Global Headquarters

Dayco Incorporated
401 S. Old Woodward Avenue, Suite 308
Birmingham, MI 48009
United States