Director, SIOP (Sales, Inventory and Operational Planning)

Integer; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation, collaboration, and integrity. This role focuses on leading the Sales Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) processes, ensuring optimal customer service and aligning business objectives. You will collaborate with various departments to create accurate demand forecasts and manage supply chain operations effectively. If you have a passion for strategic planning and a desire to drive continuous improvement in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in a company committed to long-term success and excellence.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years experience in Sales Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP).
• Advanced knowledge of MRP/ERP and forecasting tools required.

Responsibilities

• Lead global SIOP processes to optimize customer service and working capital.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to create accurate demand forecasts.

Skills

Analyzing

Forecasting

Planning

Implementation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MS or MBA

Tools

MRP/ERP Systems

Advance Planning Tools

Statistical Forecasting Tools

Job description

By living according to a common set of values, we create a culture that unifies, embraces the uniqueness we all bring to the company, and positions Integer for long-term success.

At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do.

Customer

We focus on our customers’ success.

Innovation

We create better solutions.

Collaboration

We create success together.

Inclusion

We always interact with others respectfully.

Candor

We are open and honest with one another.

Integrity

We do the right things and do things right.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

1. Adheres to Integer’s Values and all safety, environmental, security and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety, Environmental and Security Management Systems, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.
2. Lead the establishment and execution of the global SIOP processes for all of Integer.
3. Execute all facets of the SIOP process to provide an optimum customer service level and working capital performance as defined by the organization’s business operating plans and strategic objectives.
4. Partner with marketing and sales, to ensure the demand consensus process delivers an agreed upon, workable volume forecast (mid and long term); ensure gaps and overlaps are addressed, scenarios are completed, and issues appropriately escalated to meet business objectives.
5. Integrate NPI, EOL, LTA’s, Support/Service requirements, Market data, and other product demand signals to create a demand forecast.
6. Collaborate with Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Support, Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance to ensure that the appropriate data is available and accurate to be reviewed at the SIOP process meetings and establish company’s Supply plan.
7. Lead the SIOP management reviews, prepare all data and metrics for review, identify gaps and scenarios that must be presented, guide final decision making on open items and trade-offs, and prepare escalations for executive review where appropriate.
8. Create the SIOP minutes, communicate key conclusion to stakeholders and perform follow up of the actions.
9. Recommend optimal inventory levels at various stages in the supply chain in order to achieve customer satisfaction levels as well as mitigate inventory exposure.
10. Ensure smooth transition of demand from NPI from Engineering/Product Management to Mass Production.
11. Analyze supply and demand issues and facilitate resolution throughout the supply chain.
12. Assist in quantifying and defining scope for capacity, resource, logistics, and supply chain planning.
13. Evaluate supplier delivery performance and capability, building into the SIOP process risk mitigating approaches to manage supplier performance variation.
14. Maintain forecasts and manage links between systems for forecasting, master production scheduling, inventory management, and product development utilizing various systems.
15. Facilitate a global Executive SIOP process for Executive Leadership team.
16. Document and share “best practice” methods, processes, and ideas across the business’s supply chain operations to drive continuous improvements in all aspects of business operations.
17. Identify opportunities to reduce the cost of sales and operations planning, recommending improvements to procedures, contracts and agreements.
18. Performs other duties as required.

Education & Experience:

1. Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required, MS or MBA preferred.
2. Minimum Experience: 7 -10 years’ experience in Sales Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP), to include Portfolio Management, Demand Planning, product transitions, SIOP reconciliations, and executive alignment. Knowledge of medical industry is a strong advantage, but not essential. Ability to strategize, organize and provide guidance.

Knowledge & Skills:

1. Special Skills: Analyzing, Forecasting, Planning, Implementation.
2. Specialized Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of MRP/ERP and Advance Planning tools, Statistical and Business Forecasting, Industry relevant certifications (i.e. LEAN, CPIM, APICS, Six Sigma), Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.
3. Other: Ability to strategize, organize and provide guidance.

U.S. Applicants: EOE/AA Disability/Veteran