Sr. Manager - Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning

Woodward L'Orange•Fort Collins, CO

2d•$133,000 - $200,000

About The Position

The Senior Manager, SIOP, is responsible for leading the development and execution of the Sales and Operations Planning process to ensure alignment between supply, demand, operations and company objectives. This role collaborates across multiple departments, including sales, product management, operations, finance, and supply chain, to create accurate forecasts, optimize inventory levels, and improve overall operational efficiency. The position requires strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills to drive results and support strategic decision-making.

Requirements

Ability to work within and across multiple functional teams, collaborating with Planning, Finance, Supply Chain and Sales stakeholders
Executive presence and comfortable presenting and working with VP, SVP and C-level stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Deep knowledge of S&OP / IBP, demand planning and supply planning
Experience with Demand Planning and SIOP modules within an ERP system (Oracle, SAP)
Experience with leading, supervising and managing large groups of stakeholders through IBP / S&OP processes and meetings in a complex, cross-functional, matrix environment
Ability to work with relevant planning tools (e.g. SAP, Oracle, IBP) in support of analytics driven decision making
Strong strategic planning and business acumen
Skills – knowledge and experience with SIOP process, demand planning, and supply planning functions/processes.
Experience with Demand Planning and/or S&OP software; worked in an ERP environment (i.e. SAP or Oracle)
Travel - Up to 20%
Strong managerial and organizational skills, with ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple accountabilities simultaneously
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Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field (preferred)
5+ years of related experience in SIOP and demand or supply planning function

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and implementation of the SIOP process across the business unit(s).
Responsible for alignment and agreement with consensus demand plan, supply commitment and financial plan.
Responsible for overall IBP process – execute, sustain and continually improve with cross-functional stakeholders within and external to supply chain
Lead the monthly Executive S&OP meeting, ensuring proper escalation of topics as needed, presenting scenario analyses with proposals, driving decisions, and driving actions/decisions to completion
Key liaison between Supply Chain Planning team and the IBP transformation team, and will be an integral part of the S4 Hanna (SAP) implementation program
As a component of the SIOP process, participates in other strategic meetings to ensure integration and synchronization of sales, marketing, R&D efforts with Supply Chain and Financial plans/activities
Drive consensus between cross-functional groups and leaders
Ensure alignment and cascade of information, decision and actions; responsible for driving completion of identified actions with responsible stakeholder
Support Planning organization in what-if scenario analysis
Validate and sign-off on scenario analysis and provide sufficient detail on cost / service / inventory tradeoffs behind each IBP decision; drive detailed and rigorous analysis to support decisions
May manage short-term projects or detailed analyses (including the coordination of cross-functional teams) in support of IBP process and SAP implementation
Participates and supports developing and materializing the company’s supply chain strategy
Ability to create individualized development plans based on strengths and areas for improvement.
Familiarity with succession planning and high-potential talent identification.

Benefits

All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
401(k) match (4.5%)
Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hir
Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
Member referral bonus
Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts
Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave