ROLE:
As the Associate Director, SIOP & Procurement – you will standardize and facilitate a monthly SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) process to ensure alignment among all partners including but not limited to channel management, demand planning, supply planning, production, sourcing, and logistics. You will also play an critical role in developing and executing the Company’s supply plan insuring outstanding customer service and efficient deployment of working capital.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Develop the optimization of forecasting and demand planning process to meet and exceed internal and external customer requirements.
• Develop effective statistical forecast models based on industry/channel trends and demand patterns
• Lead and facilitate the monthly demand planning meetings with commercial leaders to achieve the consensus forecast by integrating statistical forecasts with qualitative input.
• Develop a rolling 12-month demand plan by facilitating the process with the commercial, logistics and supply planning teams.
• Work closely with Supply Chain and Operations in understanding capacity constraints that prevent from achieving demand plan. Lead supply review meetings
• Manage and execute the supply planning process including PO placement and supplier OTIF performance
• Facilitate the monthly reviews with Finance and drive the reconciliation process between operating plan and budget.
• Drive leading indicators of forecast accuracy and bias to facilitate a continuous improvement mindset into the process and collaborators.
• Support working capital/inventory strategies toward inventory optimization through effective SIOP execution in alignment with demand and supply planning execution.
• Gather the data for Executive Reviews to drive the effective business decision-making process.
• Develop a process for identification of new product demand streams and impacts from product launches, product obsolescence, and network transitions (Supply & Footprint)
• Contribute to the continuous development of planning systems and supporting tools that lead to a world-class SIOP process.
• Own and manage Integrated Business Planning / SIOP calendar of events, meeting recaps and action plans, issue resolution, and tracking demand/supply mitigating action.
SKILLS:
• Service-oriented, (empathetic, responsive, patient, and conscientious).
• Extensive influencing and collaboration skills with commercial business leaders
• Passion for driving continuous improvement.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where change and ambiguity are prevalent.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Positive and professional demeanor.
• Excellent written, verbal and active listening communication skills
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI):
• Meet or exceed demand forecast accuracy targets (MAPE)
• Ensure inventory availability and outbound service levels that exceed 98%
• Facilitate closure of all planning gaps to budget
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Supply Chain, Finance, Business Management, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in Demand and Supply Planning, Sales Planning, Procurement, or Finance
• Demonstrated knowledge of forecasting tools and best practices, including techniques and methods to develop forecasting models
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage large sets of data
• Advanced ERP experience. NetSuite experience is a plus.
• Project / Program Management capabilities and leadership skills
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Power BI, Word, & PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills in English language
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds if needed.