Specialist, SIOP

Danfoss; Verona; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a SIOP Specialist – EMEA, Fluid Conveyance to strengthen regional Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning capabilities. You will connect demand, supply and capacity planning across EMEA and work with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Sales & Marketing and Product Management.

You will report to the Global SIOP Manager and the location is flexible within continental Europe, with Italy as the preferred location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field plus 5+ years of experience in supply chain, operations or data analytics.
• Master’s degree or MBA is an advantage.
• Experience with MRP, production planning and international manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage demand and capacity outlook for EMEA, consolidating plant supply plans into regional/global views.
• Drive cross-functional alignment between Materials, Finance, Sales & Marketing, Product Management and Operations.
• Ensure alignment between SIOP and MRP forecasts, Master Schedules and replenishment strategies.
• Support strategic initiatives including value stream mapping and SAP IBP implementation.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders and help shape global SIOP strategy.

Skills

Demand planning

Capacity planning

Cross-functional leadership

Data analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations or related

Master's degree or MBA (advantage)

Tools

Power BI

Databricks

SAP

SAP IBP

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

Are you passionate about supply chain planning and interested in turning complex demand and capacity data into clear business decisions?

We are looking for a SIOP Specialist – EMEA, Fluid Conveyance to strengthen our regional Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning capabilities and connect demand, supply and capacity planning across EMEA.

You will work closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Sales & Marketing and Product Management, providing visibility on future demand and ensuring our manufacturing and supply plans support both business needs and strategic growth.

You will report to the Global SIOP Manager, Fluid Conveyance. The location is flexible within continental Europe, with Italy as the preferred location.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage the demand and capacity outlook for EMEA, consolidating plant supply plans into regional and global views to support strategic decision-making.
• Drive cross-functional alignment between Materials, Finance, Sales & Marketing, Product Management and Operations, ensuring visibility of demand and future growth plans.
• Ensure alignment between SIOP and MRP forecasts, Master Schedules, production plans, ABCQ, PFEP and replenishment strategies.
• Support strategic initiatives including value stream mapping and production footprint changes, co‑leading projects and acting as a SIOP subject matter expert.
• Support the development of the global SIOP strategy and SAP IBP implementation across EMEA, translating complex data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent extensive experience in Supply Chain, Business Operations or Data Analytics; a Master’s degree or MBA is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of MRP, manufacturing systems, production planning and supply chain processes, ideally gained within an international manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with Power BI, Databricks, SAP or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP); relevant certifications are considered an advantage.
• Strong project and change management skills, with previous leadership experience and the ability to work effectively across functions, plants and countries.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior and executive stakeholders in English; fluency in Italian is an advantage.
• The position may require occasional travel to EMEA sites, approximately 10% of the time.

What You’ll Get From Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance. Your well‑being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected and valued for who they are.
• The compensation package includes base salary, performance‑based incentive, and benefits. Salary range and full details will be shared at first contact and will reflect candidate location, local market conditions, and applicable local pay transparency regulations.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.