Strategic APAC SIOP & Planning Manager

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

Job summary

Barnes Aerospace currently seeks a Manager, APAC SIOP & Planning to lead regional SIOP, forecasting, capacity planning, inventory optimization and Kinaxis deployment. The role collaborates with site planning managers to align plans, challenge assumptions and address regional gaps, while ensuring daily scheduling and material execution stay on track.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in SIOP or related planning roles, strong cross-functional leadership, and hands-on experience with Kinaxis, Excel

Qualifications

• 7+ years in SIOP, supply chain planning, or operations within complex manufacturing.
• Experience in demand forecasting, load planning, 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; elevate risks and track agreed actions.
• Develop and align APAC forecasts with central Demand Planning and Commercial using site inputs and customer outlook.
• Create and challenge site load, capacity and headcount plans; drive scenarios and cross-site tradeoffs.
• Lead APAC Kinaxis business 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 and elevate gaps.
• 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

Cross-functional leadership

Demand forecasting

Capacity planning

Inventory management

SIOP planning

Workforce planning

Planning process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business or related field

Tools

Kinaxis

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Barnes Aerospace currently seeks a Manager, APAC SIOP & Planning to lead regional SIOP, forecasting, capacity planning, inventory optimization and Kinaxis deployment. The role collaborates with site planning managers to align plans, challenge assumptions and address regional gaps, while ensuring daily scheduling and material execution stay on track.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in SIOP or related planning roles, strong cross-functional leadership, and hands-on experience with Kinaxis, Excel