Director of Supply Chain/SIOP

Our client, a provider of lighting control and energy management solutions is seeking a Director level individual to manage all supply chain technology and SIOP for this company of 650+ employees. This client delivers robust products that serve the electrical, pool and spa, HVAC/R, retail and OEM markets. This individual will lead the rebuild and transformation of end-to-end Supply Chain planning capabilities on a global scale. This role is accountable for designing and implementing an integrated SIOP process, selecting and implementing advanced planning system(s), and improving demand forecasting accuracy and inventory optimization to enhance Perfect Order and Working Capital performance. This leader is strategic and hands-on, operating at the intersection of business process, data, and technology to drive cross-functional alignment across Sales, Operations, Finance, and IT. The current team of 10 includes Planning Analysts, Sourcers, and Business Intelligence. This role works a hybrid schedule, 3 days in office in Libertyville, IL and 2 days from home. The role pays in the $175K - $190K range, includes a 20% bonus and unlimited PTO with a strong benefit package.

The key to this role is past proven success leading a Supply Chain function/SIOP in the manufacturing arena. The incumbent will operate and take responsibility under 6 key responsibility pillars:

SIOP Process Design & Implementation

• Develop and implement a best-in-class SIOP process across demand, supply, inventory, and executive review cycles
• Establish standardized planning cadences, including monthly SIOP and weekly demand/supply reviews
• Drive cross-functional alignment between commercial, operations, and finance teams
• Introduce scenario planning capabilities to support decision-making and trade-off analyses
• Train and develop a team of Planners; build a bench of strong SIOP talent

Demand Planning

• Improve forecast accuracy, including MAPE and bias, through process, data, and technology enhancements
• Implement statistical forecasting models and demand sensing techniques
• Integrate commercial inputs, including sales, marketing, and customer insights, into a consensus forecast
• Segment demand, such as ABC/XYZ classification, to tailor forecasting approaches
• Establish continuous improvement loops and forecast performance reviews

Inventory Optimization & Service Level Improvement

• Design inventory strategies aligned with service level targets and working capital goals; tailor to manufactured and purchased parts
• Optimize safety stock, reorder points, and multi-echelon inventory policies
• Reduce excess and obsolete inventory while improving fill rates and OTIF
• Balance trade-offs between cost, service, and risk in the planning process
• Implement inventory visibility and control mechanisms across the network

Technology Platform Selection & Implementation

• Lead evaluation and selection of a new planning system/tool, such as o9, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, etc.
• Define business requirements, use cases, and ROI for system selection
• Oversee implementation, integration with ERP and data lakes, and user adoption, especially with Distribution Center and Manufacturing Operations
• Ensure data governance, master data integrity, and system scalability
• Drive digital roadmap for supply chain planning capabilities

Change Leadership

• Rapidly diagnose gaps in current planning processes, data quality, and systems
• Stabilize planning with quick-win improvements, such as forecast discipline, inventory optimization, and safety stock level reviews
• Lead organizational change management in Supply Chain and cross-functionally
• Build planning capabilities within the team through training and hiring
• Partner with executive leadership to align planning with financial goals

Analytics & Data Visualization

• Define and track KPIs:
• Forecast Accuracy / Bias
• Inventory Turns / DOS
• Service Level / OTIF
• Plan / Schedule Adherence
• Develop dashboards and reporting frameworks for real-time visibility within PowerBI
• Leverage advanced analytics, including AI/ML where appropriate, for predictive insights
• Enable data-driven decision-making across the supply chain

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree – Masters preferred
• 10+ years experience in supply chain planning, with leadership in SIOP/IBP
• 5+ years working in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated success in transformations / realignments
• Hands-on experience selecting and implementing planning systems (APS/IBP)
• Strong track record improving forecast accuracy, inventory performance, and service level recovery
• Experience using and implementing demand planning & forecasting methodologies
• Experience with Supply planning & constraint management AND Inventory optimization techniques
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Infor LX) and data integration
• Strong understanding of data models, master data governance, and analytics tools
• Familiarity with digital supply chain trends (AI/ML, Control Towers)