Senior Manager, SIOP & Demand Planning (Onsite)
About The Position
As a Senior Manger -SIOP & Demand Planning, you will lead the global aftermarket demand forecasting and management process within the aftermarket function of our Power & Controls business unit. In this role, you will be responsible for centralizing forecasting activities across sites to drive consistency, visibility, and accuracy throughout the business. This role is responsible for leading the demand planning portion of the monthly Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) cycle, facilitating cross-functional alignment, and ensuring demand forecasts support operational priorities, customer commitments, and financial objectives. Ideally this position will be based in Windsor Locks, CT. Will consider other locations for preferred candidates.
Requirements
- Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
- Experience leading demand planning, forecasting, SIOP, or related supply chain processes.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SAP and other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems supporting demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain operations.
- Working experience improving key business metrics, such as forecast accuracy, planning availability, on-time delivery, and inventory performance.
- Knowledge of production and inventory management, continuous improvement methodologies, project management, or related disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Lead the global Aftermarket Demand Management process and demand portion of the monthly SIOP cycle, establishing standardized forecasting practices and driving alignment across sites.
- Facilitate Demand Reviews and drive consensus across functions including Service Management, Service Engineering, Parts Planning, Repair Planning, Retrofit Management, Finance, and others.
- Develop and implement statistical and direct forecasting strategies that support a dynamic business environment.
- Monitor relevant metrics including but not limited to Forecast Accuracy and Bias, Demand Accuracy and Stability, Intake rates, and replacement rates.
- Lead and perform root cause analysis efforts following significant forecast inaccuracies and exceptions.
- Lead a team of Demand Management specialists. Drive collaboration, innovation, and skill development across the team.
- Compare and contrast Demand Forecast with Financial Forecast. Identify and drive closure of gaps.
- Ensure demand forecast visibility in SAP and related ERP software tools.
- Defines, prioritizes, improves forecasting processes including capturing new sources of data.
- Develops and manages positive relationship for internal customers and suppliers.
- Act as a Change Agent to influence, consult and lead efforts for sharing and standardizing of best practices and processes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
