Global SIOP & Inventory Lead | Sales & Ops Strategy

Apex Tool Group; Sparks Corner (MD); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Tool Group seeks a seasoned executive to lead Global Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP). You will drive the global SIOP process and oversee NAHT supply chain delivery, coordinating with Sales, Marketing, NPD, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain to synchronize demand, supply and financial plans.

Lead a cross-functional team with Kinaxis COE accountability, ensure global process consistency, and manage inventory and obsolescence strategies across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; MBA or graduate degree preferred.
• 15+ years in global leadership roles in Supply Chain planning with accountability for a SIOP process supporting at least $0.5B in revenue.
• Significant experience in at least one additional Supply Chain sub-discipline (Distribution, Transportation, Sourcing, Manufacturing, or Customer Service).
• SAP experience as hands-on practitioner and leader; experience with Kinaxis is a plus.
• Experience in advanced planning systems; Kinaxis experience is beneficial.
• Experience with consumer/retail and industrial channels, including major global customers.
• Experience leading SIOP and Supply Chain activities for B2B eCommerce channels.
• Ability to travel ~50% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Help shape and deliver strategic objectives through SIOP with Sales, Marketing, NPD, Finance, Operations and Supply Chain.
• Provide functional leadership to Weller and Cleco Supply Chain leads; standardize processes across businesses.
• Develop long-term SIOP strategy and short/medium-term plans balancing demand and supply and integrating with financial plans.
• Serve as SIOP subject matter expert and translate 24-month demand plans into forecasts for plants and suppliers.
• Lead monthly SIOP reviews and participate in Executive Leadership reviews as needed.
• Lead Supply Chain planning for NPD and manage SBUs' Supply Chain teams; participate in reviews.
• Collaborate with Finance and Manufacturing to forecast, manage and optimize inventory metrics.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks related to service levels, stockouts, inventory levels, etc.
• Develop and monitor KPI reports on shipment trends, forecast performance, and supply issues.
• Lead major projects and act as SIOP/SC planning SME (process improvements, tech deployment, customer initiatives).
• Define and drive Kinaxis COE and ensure global software support aligns with business needs.
• Lead regional NAHT supply chain delivery, including performance, service levels, inventory and lead times.

Skills

Global leadership

SIOP

Supply chain planning

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis

Job description

Apex Tool Group seeks a seasoned executive to lead Global Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP). You will drive the global SIOP process and oversee NAHT supply chain delivery, coordinating with Sales, Marketing, NPD, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain to synchronize demand, supply and financial plans.

Lead a cross-functional team with Kinaxis COE accountability, ensure global process consistency, and manage inventory and obsolescence strategies across regions.