SIOP & Sourcing Manager

thepeoplebrand; Rigby (ID); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

thepeoplebrand seeks a SIOP & Sourcing Manager to lead demand planning, SIOP, global sourcing, and quality across international markets. You will align demand, inventory investments, sourcing plans, and supplier performance while guiding a diverse team of on-site, remote, and international staff.

You will partner with Product, Development, Finance, Logistics, and Sales to improve planning, production capacity, and service levels, while driving Lean improvements and ERP transition readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Min 10 years supply chain exp in apparel or consumer products, incl overseas manufacturing.
• Min 5 years leading and developing teams.
• Experience leading SIOP balancing demand, inventory and supply.
• Global sourcing, overseas production and supplier relationships.
• Strong QA/QC knowledge in supplier/manufacturing env.
• Experience with ERP systems and BI tools.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Hybrid in-office with relocation support for non-locals.
• Not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the SIOP process aligning demand forecasts with inventory strategies and supply plans.
• Create and execute global sourcing and production strategies to improve supplier performance and lead times.
• Lead and develop a team of on-site, remote, and international staff.
• Analyze supply, demand, inventory, spend, pricing using ERP systems and BI dashboards.
• Establish supplier performance metrics and address delivery risks.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, terms, contracts while maintaining quality and continuity.
• Oversee quality management processes, documentation, and vendor compliance programs.
• Evaluate product specs and quality data to improve finished products.
• Collaborate with Product, Finance, Logistics, Sales to improve planning and processes.
• Lead Lean improvements and ERP transition readiness.

Job description

SIOP & Sourcing Manager

Position Overview

As the SIOP & Sourcing Manager, you will lead the demand planning, Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP), global sourcing, and quality functions supporting a diverse portfolio of hard goods and soft goods manufactured across international markets.

In this highly visible role, you will align customer demand, inventory investments, sourcing strategies, and supply capabilities to ensure exceptional product availability and supplier performance. You will lead a team of on-site, remote, and international employees and contractors while partnering closely with Product, Development, Finance, Logistics, Distribution, and Sales to deliver results across the business.

This is a compelling opportunity to shape the global supply chain strategy behind a portfolio of leading consumer brands while driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence across a passionate, product-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the SIOP process, ensuring alignment between demand forecasts, inventory strategies, sourcing plans, supply capabilities, and business priorities.
• Create and execute global sourcing and production strategies that improve supplier performance, product availability, cost competitiveness, lead times, and production capacity.
• Lead and develop a team of on-site, remote, and international employees and contractors across demand planning, sourcing, production, and quality.
• Analyze supply, demand, inventory, spend, pricing, and operational data using ERP systems, business intelligence tools, and performance dashboards to support forecasting accuracy, inventory productivity, and business decisions.
• Establish supplier performance metrics and scorecards, hold vendors accountable for service and quality expectations, and address delivery, capacity, and production risks.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, lead times, delivery terms, contracts, and service expectations while maintaining product quality and supply continuity.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality management processes, documentation, training, reporting, and vendor social compliance programs.
• Evaluate product specifications, material tolerances, quality data, and customer feedback to identify trends, resolve issues, and improve finished-product quality.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Finance, Logistics, Distribution, and Sales to improve planning, product development, process flows, and operational performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methods, root cause analysis, Kaizen events, process documentation, and key performance indicators.
• Actively participate in and prepare the organization for a future ERP transition.

Desired Competencies

Leadership

You inspire, guide, and empower others to achieve their best by setting clear direction, fostering trust, and creating an environment where people feel supported, motivated, and accountable for delivering results.

Data & Analytical Literacy

You interpret data, metrics, and reporting to inform decisions, identify trends, and measure outcomes relevant to your role.

Planning & Organization

You manage time, resources, and priorities effectively to meet deadlines and deliver consistent results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 10 years of supply chain experience within the apparel or consumer products industry, including exposure to overseas contract manufacturing.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience building, leading, and developing teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading the SIOP process to balance demand forecasts, inventory investments, and supply capabilities in support of service, revenue, and profitability targets.
• Experience managing global sourcing, overseas production, supplier relationships, and contract manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and quality control principles and their application within a supplier or manufacturing environment.
• Experience analyzing supply chain and inventory data using enterprise systems and business intelligence tools; experience with major ERP platforms is beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate supplier costs, lead times, terms, contracts, and performance expectations.
• Ability to travel occasionally, including internationally.
• Ability to work within a hybrid structure with regular in-office attendance and flexibility to address time-sensitive escalations involving international operations. Relocation assistance is available to non-local candidates.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.