SIOP Process Excellence Leader

Atkore International; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a SIOP Process Excellence Leader, where you'll drive strategic initiatives to enhance growth and efficiency. This role involves leading the SIOP process, applying data-driven improvements, and collaborating across teams to optimize demand planning. With a commitment to excellence, you'll be part of a team that values accountability and teamwork, ensuring that every decision aligns with the company's core values. This is an exciting opportunity to influence change and contribute to a culture that prioritizes collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years in demand planning, supply chain, and manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of heavy manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and execution of SIOP process.
• Establish metrics to evaluate process effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

MBA (preferred)

Tools

JD Edwards

MRP Planning

Forecasting Systems

Inventory Optimization Software

Job description

Description

SIOP Process Excellence Leader

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together - a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a SIOP Process Excellence Leader, to be based out of one of our US locations. Reporting to the Vice President, Atkore Business System, this person will provide strategic and process leadership for how Atkore conducts SIOP: work to understand "best practice" both inside Atkore and in benchmark companies, drive continues improvement efforts, ensure consistent roles and responsibilities, and actively partner with SBUs and functions on execution.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, operations or equivalent with a minimum of 7-10 years of experience with heavy manufacturing processes and industrial products industry.

What you'll do:

• Lead the strategic planning and execution of the Atkore SIOP process, team, and activities to drive growth, efficiency, and profitability across Atkore SBUs


• Chair the Executive SIOP review and ensure compliance of the overall process


• Apply a data-driven, continuous improvement mindset to evaluate the effectiveness of the process and adapt, as needed, to drive improvement and change


• Benchmark external "best practices"


• Establish metrics that tell us if the process is working or not


• Work to choose the right technical tools to support our process: JDE modules and options, AI, demand planning packages, etc.


• Share strategic guidance and cross-SBU considerations for SIOP team


• Champion the recurring process of ABC analysis and the development and implementation of stocking strategies


• Partner with SBU's and Sales to improve Demand Planning

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, operations, or equivalent. MBA preferred




• Breadth of experience required for this position would normally be acquired over a successful career of 10+ years related experience in demand planning, supply chain, manufacturing, distribution, materials management, logistics and operations.




• Preferred in-depth understanding and 5-10+ experience with heavy manufacturing processes and industrial products industry


• Preferred prior experience leading a sales and operations team and/or process (e.g., SIOP, S&OP, IBP, etc.)


• Leadership qualities that include excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proven abilities in team building, influencing (up, across, down), problem solving, decision making and relationship building


• Knowledge and experience with JD Edwards, MRP planning, forecasting systems, inventory optimization software, supply chain design, and lean supply chain methods


• Experience with lean principles, continuous improvement, MTS vs MTO analysis, variable order fulfillment models, and multi echelon inventory optimization


• Demonstrated success in strategy development, execution, and overall change management


• Strong project management skills, data-driven, results oriented, accountable for results


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate at a tactical and strategic level


• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Within 3 months, you'll:

• Complete your Atkore immersion program


• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore's strategy


• Gain an understanding of your team and key contacts


• Evaluate previous SIOP cycle performance as an extension of current cycle considerations

Within 6 months, you'll:

• Drive to strengthen the team's commitment to Atkore's core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence


• Lead an engaged relationship with your team and key contacts


• Partner with HR and leadership on best org design, and drive consistency in roles & responsibilities across Atkore.


• Outline standard work for the SIOP teams to:




• Analytically set product line/item specific inventory targets for supply chain based upon defined service levels


• Calculate the ROIC for each item and provide to business leaders to aid in defining the MTS and MTO strategy for every item


• Determine root causes of performance variances and lead resolution process

Within 12 months, you'll:

• Be a leader within an efficient team that supports Atkore's strategy.


• Understand the information needs of the Sourcing and Procurement functions and provides the needed demand signal in the form of a consensus demand plan to enable demand driven execution


• Implement processes and mechanisms that create effective communication and coordination between sales, operations, and other departments in monthly SIOP process


• Rollout methodologies to define and evaluate monthly scenarios and provide essential inputs into the SIOP plan for execution

Atkore is a five-time Great Place to Work certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We're committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $112,240 - $154,330 . Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance


• Life insurance


• Short-term and long-term disability insurance


• 401k


• Paid Time Off


• Paid holidays


• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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