SIOP Manager

Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end‑to‑end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS). The system uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer‑specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high‑volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and is expanding to support mission‑critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production. Purpose The SIOP Manager is a cross‑functional project leader responsible for orchestrating the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning process for complex, engineered products in a high‑growth, high‑change environment. This role owns the monthly SIOP cycle, drives cross‑functional alignment across Sales, Programs, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance, and ensures that long‑range plans are feasible, data‑driven, and clearly tied into executable operations plans—often navigating conflicting priorities, imperfect data, and time‑constrained decisions. In addition, this role owns the progression of SIOP maturity and partners closely with data science and digital teams to design, implement, and continuously improve the planning tools, analytics platforms, and systems that enable a modern, highly automated SIOP process as the organization scales. The Role Lead the end‑to‑end SIOP process (demand, supply, inventory, and consensus) on a monthly cadence, ensuring timely inputs, scenario analysis, and clear decisions at each step. Facilitate cross‑functional SIOP meetings, aligning Sales, Programs, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance around a single, agreed demand and supply plan. Maintain data input/output sources of truth, update cadence expectations, and hold stakeholders accountable for accurate and timely inputs into the SIOP process and related planning tools (ERP, BI). Partner with data science and digital teams to help design, implement, and continuously improve advanced analytics, dashboards, and scenario modeling capabilities that support SIOP maturity progression. Perform gap analyses between demand and supply, identify risks and opportunities, and drive mitigation plans—including alternate sourcing, outsourcing, overtime, or demand‑shaping options. Partner with Finance to ensure the SIOP plan is aligned with the financial plan and supports revenue or other financial targets. Lead or support continuous improvement projects related to forecasting, planning parameters, lead times, and inventory policies across plants and distribution networks. Provide clear executive‑level SIOP reporting, including risk/opportunity summaries, scenario recommendations, and trade‑off implications. Coach and develop planners and cross‑functional contributors on SIOP concepts, metrics, and best practices to embed SIOP as a core management process. Implement and maintain SIOP playbooks, calendars, and standard work, ensuring process discipline as the organization scales across sites, product lines, or business units. Basic Qualifications Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field. 5–8+ years of progressive experience in demand planning, supply planning, production planning, program management, or S&OP/SIOP leadership within advanced manufacturing, electronics, aerospace, medical devices, or related technology‑intensive sectors. Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with a proven ability to influence and drive decisions cross‑functionally and at all levels of an organization (executive leadership to execution teams). Experience leading impactful cross‑functional projects involving data and business processes. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and advanced planning or analytics tools (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, o9, PowerBI, or similar). Solid understanding of key supply‑chain concepts: forecasting, capacity planning, inventory optimization, lead‑time management, and product lifecycle management. Behavioral Competencies Growth mindset with a track record of building or maturing processes, not just operating in steadystate environments. Comfort operating in fast‑changing, ambiguous environments with imperfect data and time‑constrained decisions. Systems thinker who sees end‑to‑end value streams and can simplify complex data and business planning processes into high‑level visuals and discussions for decision‑making. Data‑driven and highly analytical, comfortable challenging assumptions and using facts to resolve conflicts. Strong collaborator who breaks down functional silos and creates shared ownership of the plan. Bias for action, with a focus on execution, follow‑through, and measurable results. Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable operating with urgency and ambiguity while still driving structure and accountability. Strong influencer and facilitator who can navigate conflicting priorities, challenge assumptions, and align senior leaders and technical teams around difficult trade‑off decisions. Work Environment This role is based onsite in our Torrance, CA office. Compensation For this role, we will consider candidates at levels S06–S07 as evaluated through our interview process. SIOP Manager (Lead) / S06: $133,580 – $183,680 SIOP Manager (Principal) / S07: $154,300 – $212,160 Pay Range: $133,580 USD – $212,160 USD What We Offer Holistic compensation package, including competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results‑based incentive bonus opportunities. Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year‑end shutdown to recharge. Paid parental leave for growing families. Comprehensive health and wellness benefits—both HMO and Premium PPO options, along with company‑sponsored life insurance and short‑ and long‑term disability coverage. Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives to support continuous professional growth. Collaborative, dynamic, and high‑performing environment within a fast‑paced, mission‑driven company that fosters innovation and reduces our footprint. Equal Employment Opportunity Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected. Our company participates in E‑Verify. E‑Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I‑9). The information provided on the Form I‑9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security databases. Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO): We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. No agencies, solicitations or calls please. #J-18808-Ljbffr