Senior SIOP & Supply Chain Leader

Watkins Wellness; Cokato (MN); On-site; USD 104,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Company bonus

Profit sharing

401k match

Education assistance

Job summary

Watkins Wellness is seeking a Sr Supply Chain Manager to lead the SIOP process for our manufacturing team in Minnesota. You will own demand, supply, and inventory planning, and guide procurement and production schedules with data-driven decisions.

You will manage a three-person planning and procurement team, partner with directors, and drive continuous improvements in planning processes using ERP/MRP and Excel. This is a hands-on leadership role in a growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in supply chain planning, SIOP, or related roles within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 2-3+ years of leadership experience, including managing and developing team members.
• Experience with inventory planning, production planning, and operational supply chain management.
• Strong familiarity with ERP and MRP systems; experience working within system-driven planning environments.
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel (able to analyze data, build models, and create insights).
• Ability to work independently with data and translate it into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain planning, including demand, supply, and procurement alignment.
• Experience partnering cross-functionally and communicating effectively with director-level stakeholders.
• Equivalent combination of certifications (e.g., APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP) and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive, forward-looking planning by identifying risks and opportunities across demand, supply, and inventory.
• Own and lead the SIOP process with a disciplined monthly cadence aligning demand, supply, inventory, and financial plans.
• Translate sales forecasts into production schedules and procurement plans for aligned execution.
• Drive inventory strategy across finished goods, WIP, and raw materials while supporting labor planning decisions.
• Leverage ERP/MRP systems alongside Excel to analyze data and generate actionable insights.
• Manage and develop a team of three across planning and procurement and collaborate with director-level stakeholders.
• Lead scenario planning and capacity analysis while continuously improving planning processes and tools.

Skills

SIOP planning

ERP/MRP systems

Excel data analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Inventory management

Data-driven decisions

Education

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

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Excel

Job description

Watkins Wellness is seeking a Sr Supply Chain Manager to lead the SIOP process for our manufacturing team in Minnesota. You will own demand, supply, and inventory planning, and guide procurement and production schedules with data-driven decisions.

You will manage a three-person planning and procurement team, partner with directors, and drive continuous improvements in planning processes using ERP/MRP and Excel. This is a hands-on leadership role in a growth-focused environment.