APAC SIOP & Planning Leader

Barnes Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BARNES AEROSPACE SINGAPORE is seeking a Manager, APAC SIOP & Planning to lead regional SIOP, forecasting, capacity planning, inventory optimization and Kinaxis deployment. The role works through site planning managers to align plans, challenge assumptions and resolve regional gaps.

Site teams remain accountable for daily scheduling, production control and material execution. Qualifications include 7+ years in SIOP or planning within manufacturing, plus experience in demand forecasting and

Qualifications

• 7+ years in SIOP or similar planning roles within complex manufacturing.
• Experience forecasting, load and capacity planning, workforce planning and inventory management.
• Experience leading monthly SIOP or IBP reviews and converting analysis into practical actions.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and ability to challenge site teams constructively.
• Experience deploying planning systems; Kinaxis preferred. Strong Excel and ERP capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional SIOP: Build and consolidate site Demand, Supply, and Inventory plans; escalate risks and track actions.
• Develop and align APAC forecasts with central Demand Planning and Commercial.
• Create and challenge site load, capacity and headcount plans; drive scenarios and cross-site tradeoffs.
• Lead APAC Kinaxis deployment, standards and adoption; coordinate site data readiness, testing and training.
• Build scenarios for demand changes, material constraints, hiring, overtime and offload options.
• Set inventory targets and policies with sites; track excess, stranded material and WIP actions.
• Reconcile regional SIOP with revenue, workforce and working-capital forecasts.
• Coach site planners, establish portfolio ownership and apply global OEM and CRO planning standards.

Skills

SIOP planning

Demand forecasting

Capacity planning

Inventory management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Operations/Business

Tools

Kinaxis

Excel

ERP

Job description

BARNES AEROSPACE SINGAPORE is seeking a Manager, APAC SIOP & Planning to lead regional SIOP, forecasting, capacity planning, inventory optimization and Kinaxis deployment. The role works through site planning managers to align plans, challenge assumptions and resolve regional gaps.

Site teams remain accountable for daily scheduling, production control and material execution. Qualifications include 7+ years in SIOP or planning within manufacturing, plus experience in demand forecasting and