SIOP Director, Demand Manager US, Supply Chain Director, US OS

Full-time

Description

We are seeking a dynamic and analytical Regional SIOP / Demand Manager to lead and drive the regional Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process. This role will be responsible for aligning regional demand with supply capabilities, managing forecast accuracy, and ensuring cross-functional collaboration between sales, operations, finance, and supply chain. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain planning, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a data-driven approach to decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

SIOP Leadership:

Lead the regional SIOP process, ensuring alignment between commercial forecasts, production capabilities, inventory targets, and financial plans.

Demand Planning:

Develop, maintain, and improve short- and long-term demand forecasts by working closely with sales, marketing, and product teams.

Cross-Functional Alignment:

Facilitate monthly SIOP meetings, driving consensus across commercial, finance, and operations teams. Translate business insights into actionable supply chain plans.

Analytics & KPI Management:

Monitor key performance indicators such as forecast accuracy, inventory turns, service levels, and supply-demand balance. Identify and implement improvements.

Scenario Planning:

Evaluate supply and demand risks and opportunities; create mitigation plans using scenario and sensitivity analysis.

Regional Strategy Support:

Align regional forecasts and supply chain initiatives with global strategies and contribute to overall regional performance goals.

Systems & Tools:

Utilize planning tools (e.g., SAP IBP, Oracle Demantra, Kinaxis, etc.) and Excel-based models to manage forecasts and analyze data. Support digital transformation initiatives within planning.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Act as the regional point of contact for global SIOP initiatives, collaborating with global supply chain teams to ensure best practices are shared and implemented.

Leadership – Supply Chain US Team

Build and manage a high performing purchasing team, partnering with the Global Supply Chain VP for key strategic sourcing plans as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred)

5+ years of experience in demand planning, SIOP, or supply chain management

Experience managing a regional or multi-country scope is highly desirable

Strong analytical and modeling skills; proficiency in Excel, ERP, and demand planning software

Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and facilitating planning processes

Excellent communication and influencing skills across multiple levels of the organization

APICS, IBF, or similar supply chain certification a plus

Ability to travel regionally (20-25%)

Preferred Attributes:

Strategic mindset with operational focus

Strong business acumen and understanding of commercial drivers

Change management experience in implementing SIOP processes or tools

Ability to work independently and thrive in a matrixed, fast-paced environment

Note: This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. Therefore, this job description does not describe any individual role holder. In addition to the contents of this job description, employees are expected to undertake all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their line manager.

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunity or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national laws under which the Company operates.

In the instance that the position will involve having access to items and technical data that may be controlled under U.S. export laws and regulations ("U.S. Export Control Laws"), including but not limited to the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR") and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). To comply with the U.S. Export Control Laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within G&H that may present access to export-controlled technical data, G&H must assess whether candidates are "U.S. persons" as defined under the EAR (15 C.F.R. Part 772) and the ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.15). Certain questions asked during the application process are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this position.