Sr. Director, Sales, Inventory & Operations (SIOP) (1157679)

The Judge Group; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

STD

LTD

401k Match 6%

3 weeks vacation

Tuition Assistance

etc.

Job summary

The Judge Group seeks a Sr. Director of Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) in Denver. This leadership role focuses on material supply planning, supplier relationships, and inventory management, driving value across the global supply chain and operations.

Remote travel is expected (50%+). The role reports to senior leadership and shapes the strategy for demand planning, master scheduling, and logistics while delivering cost savings and productivity improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in SCM, Logistics, IE or related field.
• 10+ years in supply chain materials management or logistics.
• 5+ years leadership/management experience in global ops.
• Proven track record in global supply chain, inventory control and supplier relations.
• Ability to optimize inventory and reduce costs while meeting production needs.
• Proficiency in supply chain analytics and data-driven decision making.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills in multicultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop a vision and long-term strategy for materials management and SIOP across the division.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes for supplier management, order fulfillment, inventory and materials management.
• Manage risks by diversifying supplier base across in-plant materials and supply chain management.
• Ensure SIOP plans meet customer expectations and align facilities to the plan.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with demand planning, product lines, engineering, operations, and finance.
• Build executive relationships with suppliers and partners for accountability.
• Lead continuous improvement to achieve predictability and efficiency.
• Establish KPI programs to measure performance of the division’s supply chain.
• Develop analytics to monitor metrics and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytics / data-driven decisions

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Master’s degree (MBA or MS) in related discipline

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Location

Denver, CO, USA

Salary

$215,000.00 USD Annually - $245,000.00 USD Annually

Description

Sr. Director of Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP)

The Senior Director of SIOP will lead excellence around material supply planning, supplier relationships, factory materials management, inventory control, and is a key member of the global leadership team. This position will focus on improving material flow by balancing demand and supply through the maturity of SIOP, demand planning, master scheduling, material planning, inventory management, production control, and logistics processes. This role is accountable for the supply and movement of all materials from their source to the point of use on the assembly line, actively planning and executing to achieve productivity and efficiency targets as well as managing risk and generating cost savings to achieve the strategic goals of the business.

Location Remote + Travel (50%+)

Compensation

$215,000 - $245,000 base salary + 25% Bonus + LTIP (30%).

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• STD
• LTD
• 401k Match 6%
• 3 weeks vacation
• Tuition Assistance
• etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a vision and long-term strategy related to the process, systems, and skills roadmap for materials management and SIOP function across the division, aligned with the broader organization.
• Identify opportunities to develop, improve or simplify processes, guidelines and policies for effective supplier management practices, order fulfillment, inventory management and materials management.
• Manage business risks by implementing resolutions and diversifying supplier base across the in-plant materials management and supply chain management function.
• Ensure SIOP plan is set to meet customer expectations and align manufacturing facilities to support plan.
• Identify and implement total supply chain improvements. Increase supply chain visibility to assist in inventory reduction and on time delivery. Evaluate networks and pursue systems/process enhancements to reduce costs and improve reliability.
• Lead supply chain and materials management initiatives by providing direction and guidance by setting clear performance expectations and coaching to key stakeholders.
• Manage/collaborate with demand planning, product line leadership, engineering, operations, and finance teams to drive cross-functional alignment.
• Build and develop relationships at the executive level with suppliers and partners to ensure contractual commitment, alignment, and accountability.
• Foster a culture focused on continuous improvement aimed at achieving predictability and efficient materials management operations.
• Establish performance monitoring/KPI programs to effectively measure the performance of divisions internal team and our supply chain.
• Develop analytics to measure, evaluate, analyze, and take corrective action to continually improve key metrics in materials management and the supply chain function.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Global Forecast Accuracy & Bias reduction
• Inventory Days of Supply (DOS) and Working Capital Turns
• On-Time In-Full (OTIF) Delivery Performance
• Capacity Utilization & Factory Efficiency
• Premium Freight & Cost-to-Serve Reduction

Qualifications Seeking

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 10 + years of experience in supply chain materials management or logistics.
• 5 + years of leadership/ management experience particularly in global operations.
• Proven track record in overseeing global supply chain, inventory control, procurement and supplier relationships.
• Ability to optimize inventory and reduce costs while ensuring production needs.
• Proficiency in supply chain analytics and data driven decision making tools.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in a multicultural environment.
• Critical thinking skills to properly identify problem area & potential solutions.
• Demonstrate the Values; Integrity, Responsibility, Diversity, Engagement & Inclusion, Customer Success, Innovation with Purpose, Continuous Improvement, Performance, Passion to Win, and Sense of Urgency.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MBA or MS) in Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
• Expertise In Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems (SAP Preferred).
• Familiarity with global trade regulations, customs and import/export compliance.
• APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM).
• Lean Six Sigma certification (e.g, Green Belt or Black Belt).
• Experience with High Mix / Low Volume and Low Mix / High Volume manufacturing.