Position Summary: Leads enterprise Sales, Order and Operational Planning strategy and execution.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Leads enterprise-wide SIOP strategy and execution, including increasing data visibility between all Business Units and Operations functions.
Develop and lead a robust SIOP process that balances demand and supply, improves forecast accuracy, and drives operational efficiency
Collaborate with executive leadership, sales, operations, and finance to align business plans with strategic objectives
Establish and maintain a regular cadence of SIOP meetings to review performance, identify gaps, and drive resolution
Enables rapid reporting and visualization of business data as required.
Partners with SVP Contracts and Programs, Chief Operating Officer and Business units General Managers to create innovative data solutions, processes, and strategic feedback loops that serve both Corporate and Business Unit needs.
Promotes a data-driven culture throughout the organization.
Oversee demand planning processes and tools to ensure accurate forecasts based on market trends, historical performance, and sales input
Translate demand plans into supply requirements across manufacturing and procurement
Align production capacity and inventory levels to meet customer needs while optimizing cost and lead time
Define and implement inventory strategies that reduce working capital while ensuring product availability
Lead change management efforts related to planning systems, tools, and best practices
Define KPIs to track forecast accuracy, inventory turns, service levels, and SIOP effectiveness
Provide executive-level reporting and insights to support decision-making
Continuously improve processes through analysis, feedback, and technology integration
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Plans, conducts, and supervises assignments in collaboration with ALIGN Corporate and Business Units.
Evaluates and determines changes in methods or procedures in assigned area of responsibility and champions process improvement.
Enables and ensures compliance to company policies and procedures.
Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree; five to ten years related leadership experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills:
Strong data analytics skillset and ability to translate data concisely into actionable insights
Deep understanding of integrated business planning, demand forecasting, and inventory optimization
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at the executive level
Strong analytical skills with experience in data modeling, forecasting tools, and ERP systems
Excellent communication and facilitation skills with a collaborative leadership style
Strong understanding or willingness to learn about manufacturing processes, estimating methodologies, and business pipeline management
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with ability manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to effectively present information to top management, customers, and/or boards of directors
Ability to thrive in a changing, fast-paced, growing, and dynamic business
Physical Requirements:
Extended screentime
Long periods of sitting
Potentially long hours
Location/Travel:
Location is flexible. Travel (estimated 20%) may be required to support business unit and customer needs.
Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitude, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety to themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.
Affirmative Action/Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: ALIGN PRECISION is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We are committed to creating a workplace where all qualified individuals are welcome and can thrive, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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