Sr. Director, SIOP

Guardian Protection Products; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company Provided Life Insurance

401(k) plans

Employer-funded pension plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

DAP is a market-leading manufacturer and marketer of home repair and construction products. The Senior Director, SIOP will lead integrated demand, supply, inventory, and business planning to optimize service, inventory, and working capital across the network.

In this role, you will partner with Sales, Manufacturing, Distribution, Finance, and executives to drive performance, establish KPIs, and champion continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain planning, operations, inventory management, or SIOP.
• Proven success leading cross-functional teams and driving organizational change.
• Strong analytical, financial, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience in consumer products or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end SIOP process, balancing demand, supply, inventory, and business objectives.
• Drive service excellence, inventory optimization, and working capital improvement across the supply network.
• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Distribution, Finance, and Executive Leadership to improve performance.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, providing actionable insights and executive reporting.
• Lead continuous improvement to enhance forecast accuracy, inventory productivity, and supply chain efficiency.
• Develop, coach, and lead a high-performing planning organization with accountability and collaboration.
• Manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and financial performance related to inventory and supply chain operations.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Cross-functional Leadership

Data-Driven Decision Making

Financial Acumen

Change Leadership

Communication

Talent Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP IBP

CPIM certification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION The Senior Director, SIOP is responsible for leading DAP's integrated demand, supply, inventory, and business planning processes to deliver exceptional customer service while optimizing inventory, working capital, and supply chain performance. This role drives cross-functional alignment, enables data-driven decision-making, and ensures execution of a best-in-class SIOP process that supports profitable growth.

ResponsibilitiesLead the end-to-end SIOP process, balancing customer demand, supply capabilities, inventory strategy, and business objectives. Drive service excellence, inventory optimization, and working capital improvement across the supply network. Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Distribution, Finance, and Executive Leadership to improve operational performance and achieve business goals. Establish and monitor key performance indicators, providing actionable insights and executive-level reporting. Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance forecast accuracy, product availability, inventory productivity, and supply chain efficiency. Develop, coach, and lead a high-performing planning organization while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and financial performance related to inventory and supply chain operations.

RequirementsBachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.10+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain planning, operations, inventory management, or SIOP.Proven success leading cross-functional teams and driving organizational change.Strong analytical, financial, communication, and leadership skills.Experience in consumer products or manufacturing environments.

Leadership CompetenciesStrategic Thinking

• Customer Focus
• Financial Acumen
• Change Leadership
• Cross-Functional Influence
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Talent Development
• Results Orientation

PreferredMBA or advanced degree.SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP experience.APICS/ASCM CPIM certification.Experience supporting major retail and home center customers.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Provided Life InsurancePaid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability401(k) plans
• Employer-funded pension plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range$165k- $185k per year.

About DAPDAP

is a market leading manufacturer, innovator and marketer of home repair and construction products including caulks, sealants, spray foam insulation, adhesives, and patch and repair products. DAP is part of RPM International Inc., a $7.3 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services.You will find DAP products in the hands of professional painters, remodelers, builders, and do-it-yourselfers, and in 60,000 retail outlets, ranging from home centers and mass merchandisers to your local hardware, pro contractor channels and paint stores. DAP's eight manufacturing and distribution facilities in the United States of America and Canada service North America and the world.At DAP, we hire the best people and give them a collaborative and rewarding work environment that empowers them to succeed! We support associates in continuous professional growth and collaborate on the steps it takes to get to the next level in their careers. Our associates enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match, pension, paid parental leave, competitive health insurance rates, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, free wellness programs and more! Learn more about DAP's history, culture and benefits at www.dap.com/careers/DAP - On the job since 1865.