Global SIOP Process Excellence Leader

Sitka Inc.; Elkton (MD); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Gore Fabrics seeks a Global SIOP Process Excellence Leader to establish and govern world-class planning processes, data standards, and capability development across the organization. The role reports to the Global SIOP Leader and drives a standardized, data-driven planning model for one integrated business planning process.

Located at our Elkton, Maryland facility with a possible hybrid work arrangement, the role leads strategic initiatives and collaborates with SAP, Anaplan, and Data CoE to

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 10+ years of experience in SIOP/IBP, or related domains.
• Experience designing and deploying global planning processes within complex manufacturing organizations.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional transformation initiatives in global matrix organizations.
• Experience establishing governance, KPIs, operating rhythms, and business process standards.
• Hands-on experience with Anaplan or comparable advanced planning platforms.
• Deep knowledge of Demand, Supply, Inventory, and Capacity Planning and Executive SIOP processes.
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA planning processes and ERP-enabled supply chain operations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment without formal authority.
• Strong project management, facilitation, organizational change, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead SIOP operations and serve as strategic advisor to the Global SIOP Leader.
• Own the Gore Fabrics SIOP process design, governance, and operating standards.
• Design, deploy, and improve standardized planning processes across Demand, Supply, Inventory, Capacity Planning and SIOP governance.
• Lead deployment of the SIOP transformation roadmap and planning maturity journey.
• Partner with Data CoE and Digital to define requirements for SAP S/4HANA, Anaplan, and future planning technologies.
• Ensure planning processes are enabled through ERP and planning systems.
• Develop global planning standards, training, onboarding, and capability development programs.
• Support exec decision making through governance and alignment.

Skills

SIOP & IBP expertise

Cross-functional leadership

SAP S/4HANA planning

Anaplan / planning tools

ERP-enabled supply chain

Data-driven planning

Governance & KPIs

Strategic influence

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Anaplan

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Gore Fabrics seeks a Global SIOP Process Excellence Leader to establish and govern world-class planning processes, data standards, and capability development across the organization. The role reports to the Global SIOP Leader and drives a standardized, data-driven planning model for one integrated business planning process.

Located at our Elkton, Maryland facility with a possible hybrid work arrangement, the role leads strategic initiatives and collaborates with SAP, Anaplan, and Data CoE to