SIOP Manager. Springfield LilyLifestyle

Description Purpose

The Sales, Inventory & Operations (SIOP) Planning Manager will oversee the development and execution of the tactical SIOP processes to ensure alignment of demand and supply strategies and forecasts through order file management, inventory management, and team collaboration. This position will support the business in developing long-range strategic and short-term tactical plans through analysis and evaluation of business and market data to align manufacturing capacities with commercial opportunities.

• Lead development and execution of SIOP strategy, processes, and tools to ensure on-time shipments and optimized inventory through inventory management, order file management, and cross-functional collaboration
• Drive cross-functional alignment across sales, production, finance, and purchasing; manage change adoption and consensus building.
• Oversee and develop the SIOP team to analyze capacity, manage the order file, and optimize scheduling and utilization.
• Establish inventory strategies, policies, and control processes (safety stock, min/max, segmentation) to balance service levels, working capital, and operational efficiency.
• Define inventory targets and KPIs (turns, DOS, fill rate, excess/obsolete) and implement governance to monitor and adjust performance.
• Design and standardize inventory planning and replenishment processes to improve visibility, accuracy, and responsiveness.
• Establish metrics, analytics, and reporting to measure SIOP effectiveness, identify risks/opportunities, and guide decision-making.
• Align demand forecasts with operational capacity to balance inventory and production plans.
• Partner on Scheduling system implementation and production optimization initiatives.
• Define warehouse inventory strategy to ensure material availability while minimizing footprint and carrying costs.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across SIOP systems.
• Model company values
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of SIOP, supply chain, or project management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of SIOP processes and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with data modeling, relational databases, ERP/MRP/CRM systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, Anaplan, Tableau, Salesforce), report development, and technical implementation.
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects and collaborate effectively with teams at all levels of the organization.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage senior leadership, prioritize competing demands, and drive decisions through execution.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency.

• Experience in the forest products industry