SIOP Manager - Pneumatics Platform

IDEX•Rutherford, MI

About The Position

The Master Production Scheduler & SIOP Manager leads the end-to-end planning process to align customer demand, inventory investment, manufacturing capacity, and supplier capabilities with business objectives. The role owns the Master Production Schedule (MPS), facilitates the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process, and drives cross-functional decision-making to improve service, inventory, and operational performance. It serves as the central link between Sales, Operations, Finance, Procurement, Engineering, and Supply Chain. The position is with IDEX Performance Pneumatics Group, comprising Gast, Airtech, and US Valve, a global provider of engineered solutions for vacuum, pressure, and flow control. The group serves industries including data centers, medical and life sciences, industrial automation, and energy systems, with engineering and manufacturing centers in Michigan, New Jersey, and Maryland.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of Supply Chain, Planning, and SIOP/S&OP experience.
ERP experience.
Excellent reasoning and analytical skills, including the ability to anticipate and define problems, collect data, establish facts, distinguish trends, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to analyze and interpret large volumes of data.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from senior leaders.
Proactive attitude, initiative in preventing issues, and bias toward action.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
Ability to work well in a team environment while thinking independently.
Mechanical aptitude and mental and visual acuity.

Nice To Haves

JDE ERP experience.
Experience running SIOP in a manufacturing environment.
ASCM certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for all manufacturing product lines.
Coordinate with production schedulers to convert demand plans into executable weekly production schedules.
Balance customer demand against manufacturing capacity and material availability.
Monitor schedule adherence and drive corrective actions.
Lead weekly production scheduling meetings.
Coordinate production priorities with Operations and Customer Service.
Optimize inventory levels while maintaining customer service targets.
Review and manage safety stock strategies and replenishment parameters.
Facilitate the monthly SIOP process.
Develop consensus forecasts with Sales, Product Management, and Finance.
Identify capacity constraints and develop mitigation plans.
Drive alignment between strategic business objectives and operating plans.
Present key assumptions, risks, and opportunities to leadership.
Support annual operating plan development and long-range strategic planning activities.