SIOP Director

MC Test Service Inc•Melbourne, FL

3d•$100,000 - $250,000•Remote

About The Position

The SIOP Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and leading an integrated Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning process across the company’s global electronics manufacturing operations. This position oversees the end-to-end demand planning and demand-to-supply balancing process to improve forecast accuracy, capacity alignment, inventory performance, customer service, and operational decision-making. Working cross-functionally with Commercial, Program Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Operations, this role consolidates customer and business demand into a reliable planning outlook and translates demand signals into actionable material, inventory, and production capacity plans. The position provides leadership with visibility into constraints, risks, trade-offs, and opportunities across a complex, multi-site, high-mix manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related discipline preferred.
10+ years in supply chain/operations planning, with 5+ years in a SIOP/S&OP leadership role
Experience in EMS, contract manufacturing, or complex multi-customer/high-mix electronics or industrial manufacturing environments strongly preferred
Deep understanding of electronic component supply chains – lead times, allocation dynamics, and BOM-driven planning
Track record of building a SIOP process from a low-maturity starting point (not just running an existing one)
Strong ERP/planning systems experience (e.g., Kinaxis, or similar); Excel/data fluency
Analytical rigor combined with strong executive communication and cross-functional influence skills
Ability to sit for extended periods while performing computer-based work.
Ability to use a computer, keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other office equipment for prolonged periods.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through electronic communication methods.
Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift office materials up to 20 pounds.
Ability to visually review documents, reports, spreadsheets, and computer displays with or without corrective lenses.
Ability to move throughout office and production areas as business needs require.
Ability to travel as required by business needs.
Ability to visually review documents, reports, presentations, production information, and computer displays with or without corrective lenses.
The employee is required to exercise strategic thinking, sound judgment, and independent decision-making in support of departmental and organizational objectives.
The role requires the ability to analyze complex information, evaluate risks, resolve conflicts, manage multiple priorities, and make timely decisions in a dynamic environment.
Employees must effectively communicate, influence, coach, and collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
The position requires strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to balance short-term operational needs with long-term business objectives.

Nice To Haves

APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) a plus

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and lead a formal monthly SIOP process, including demand review, supply review, reconciliation, and executive SIOP meetings across all applicable locations.
Establish and maintain an integrated demand planning process that provides a consistent and reliable source of demand information across the organization.
Develop rolling forecasts by incorporating customer forecasts, historical demand, market and sales inputs, program requirements, and other relevant demand signals.
Partner with Commercial and Program Management teams to evaluate, reconcile, and validate customer and program-level demand assumptions.
Translate approved demand plans into material, component, production, and capacity requirements in partnership with Procurement, Supply Chain, and Operations.
Incorporate electronic component lead times, allocation constraints, bills of material, supplier limitations, and other supply risks into planning decisions.
Develop and maintain rolling capacity plans across manufacturing locations, identifying labor, equipment, material, and production constraints.
Present planning gaps, business risks, competing priorities, and recommended trade-offs to executive leadership for timely decision-making.
Lead inventory planning strategies that balance customer service requirements, working capital objectives, material availability, and excess and obsolete inventory exposure.
Facilitate cross-functional alignment between customer-facing teams and operational teams regarding forecast changes, production priorities, supply constraints, and recovery plans.
Support new product introductions, new program launches, product transfers, and production ramp-ups through capacity planning, material readiness assessments, and risk mitigation.
Establish and monitor SIOP and demand planning metrics, including forecast accuracy, forecast bias, inventory performance, capacity utilization, service levels, and plan adherence.
Analyze planning performance, identify recurring gaps or root causes, and implement improvements that increase process maturity, accuracy, accountability, and scalability.
Promote disciplined use of ERP and planning systems to support data integrity, planning consistency, scenario analysis, and reporting.
Develop planning standards, governance, roles, and decision-making processes that strengthen organizational accountability and support business growth.
Lead by example through integrity, ethical decision-making, professionalism, and compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Communicate organizational priorities, departmental goals, and performance expectations while promoting employee engagement and collaboration.
Foster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, respect, and continuous improvement consistent with SMTC values and business objectives.
Support employee development through coaching, training, feedback, performance management, and recognition initiatives.
Develop and execute functional strategies that support site, regional, and corporate business objectives. Lead organizational change initiatives and ensure alignment across multiple departments and stakeholder groups.
Establish performance standards, governance practices, and operational frameworks that drive sustainable results.
Influence business decisions through data-driven analysis, strategic planning, and risk assessment.