SIOP & Inventory Strategy Lead

Autocar Parts LLC; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Autocar Parts LLC is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Manager to lead the SIOP process and own material planning, inventory optimization, and item master data governance. You will translate demand and supply signals into planning parameters ensuring optimal inventory levels and strong service performance.

The role requires extensive experience in supply chain leadership, ERP/data analytics, and the ability to lead a planning team across multiple functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or related experience.
• 5-10+ years in supply chain, planning, or purchasing leadership roles.
• Strong ERP and data analytics experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly SIOP process across demand, supply, and finance.
• Own inventory strategy including service levels, turns, and excess & obsolete inventory.
• Manage material planning strategy and ensure alignment with demand signals.
• Oversee transfer order strategy to balance inventory across locations.
• Own item master data and planning parameters (lead time, Min/Mult Qtys, reorder points, that are in line with the sourcing rules and negotiated terms).
• Ensure system settings drive correct purchasing and inventory behavior that meet our business objectives.
• Monitor KPIs such as fill rate, back-orders, inventory value, inventory turns.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Product Marketing, and Finance.
• Lead and develop the SIOPs and Planning Team.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

SIOP process

Inventory optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or related experience

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

Autocar Parts LLC is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Manager to lead the SIOP process and own material planning, inventory optimization, and item master data governance. You will translate demand and supply signals into planning parameters ensuring optimal inventory levels and strong service performance.

The role requires extensive experience in supply chain leadership, ERP/data analytics, and the ability to lead a planning team across multiple functions.