SIOP Manager

Chemelex; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemelex in Houston, TX, is looking for an experienced SIOP Manager to own the demand forecast across product lines and markets, ensuring alignment with inventory, capacity and business objectives.

You will partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Operations to develop an integrated demand plan, lead the monthly SIOP cycle, and drive improvements in forecast accuracy and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (SCM, business, engineering, or finance).
• 5+ years in demand planning, forecasting, or SIOP roles with manufacturing exposure.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with ERP/planning systems, SAP preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI is a plus.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the demand forecast for product lines and markets.
• Develop forecasts using historical data, trends, customer insights, and business intelligence.
• Lead the Demand Review in the monthly SIOP cycle.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to align plans.
• Identify forecast risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and drive continuous improvement.
• Support product launches, transitions, and end-of-life planning.
• Develop reports and analytics to support business decisions.
• Manage a team of direct reports.
• Partner with the Supply Chain COE to improve planning processes.
• Support planning automation, digital transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, protecting the world’s critical processes, places and people. With over 50 years of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we develop solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in diverse environments – from industrial plants and data centers to people’s homes. We deliver future-ready technologies, advanced engineering capabilities and local expertise backed by global standards. Our offering includes a leading portfolio from our trusted brands: Raychem, Tracer, Nuheat and Pyrotenax.

SIOP Manager

Position Summary

The SIOP Manager owns the demand forecast for assigned products and regions, ensuring alignment between customer demand, inventory, capacity, and business objectives. This role partners with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Supply Planning to develop an accurate demand plan and drive effective SIOP decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the demand forecast for assigned product lines and markets.
• Develop forecasts using historical data, market trends, customer insights, and business intelligence.
• Lead the Demand Review process within the monthly SIOP cycle.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to develop an aligned demand plan.
• Identify forecast risks and opportunities and develop mitigation plans.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and drive continuous improvement.
• Support new product launches, product transitions, and end-of-life planning.
• Develop reports and analytics to support business decisions.
• Manage a team of direct reports.
• Partner with the Supply Chain COE to improve planning processes, systems, and forecasting methodologies.
• Support planning automation, digital transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, Supply Chain Planning, or SIOP.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and commercial teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with ERP and planning systems (SAP preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI experience is an asset.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP or similar certification preferred.

At Chemelex

We protect places of progress through electric excellence.

Pioneering plants, sprawling data centers, busy transport hubs, and your own home. These are the places that bring progress to the world, and the places that we protect with time-tested technologies, advanced engineering, and a suite of services. Because here, excellence is everything.

Our Dimensions of Excellence reflect the core values of Chemelex. Together, they inspire our decisions and guide our actions – defining excellence in our work for colleagues, customers and communities.

• Experts with empathy
• Explorer mindset
• Example for others
• Exceptional impact

We are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.