Director, Global SIOP

Director of Global Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning

The Director of Global Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP/S&OP) leads the end-to-end planning and supply alignment process across Valmont's Agriculture division. This role is accountable for translating demand, supply, inventory, capacity, and financial inputs into a single, aligned operating plan that enables scalable growth, strong customer service, and optimized financial performance.

Positioned at the intersection of Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Finance, this leader balances trade-offs across service, cost, inventory, and capacity while ensuring disciplined execution of forecasting, supply planning, and scheduling processes. The role serves as both a strategic advisor to senior leadership and an operational leader driving planning rigor, performance accountability, and continuous improvement.

In addition to owning the SIOP/IBP process, this role leads supply strategy alignment, ensuring supplier capability, capacity, and cost structures effectively support business objectives and long-term growth.

Essential Functions:

• SIOP / Integrated Business Planning Leadership
• Demand, Supply & Capacity Planning
• Inventory & Working Capital Optimization
• Supply Strategy & Supplier Alignment
• Performance Management & KPIs
• Data, Analytics & Systems
• Leadership & Cross-Functional Influence
• Continuous Improvement & Strategic Initiatives

Other Requirements:

• Travel up to 1015% domestically, including occasional overnight stays.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to Valmont core values: Passion, Integrity, Continuous Improvement, and Deliver Results

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field and 10+ years of progressive experience in SIOP, supply chain, operations, or related disciplines, Associates degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field and 12+ years of progressive experience in SIOP, supply chain, operations, or related disciplines or 15+ years of progressive experience in SIOP, supply chain, operations, or related disciplines, 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives
• Deep expertise in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and capacity planning
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
• Experience with ERP systems (IFS, QAD, SAP or similar) and BI tools

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or IBF certification
• Experience advancing SIOP/IBP maturity within a complex manufacturing environment
• Strong financial acumen, including understanding of P&L and working capital impacts
• Experience with advanced analytics, digital planning tools, or supply chain transformation initiatives

Benefits:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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