SIOP Planning Manager

Job Title:

SIOP Planning Manager

Location:

Sunnyvale, CA

Type: 5 month contract (potential for extension/conversion)

Compensation: $77-83/hour, depending on qualifications

Contractor Work Model:
Hybrid - onsite 3 days

Hours:

40

Overview

The SIOP Planning Manager leads demand and supply planning activities within a complex manufacturing and supply chain environment. This role leverages advanced analytics, forecasting models, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize inventory, balance supply and demand, and drive operational and financial performance across the organization.

Responsibilities

+ Lead demand and supply planning activities within a complex manufacturing and supply chain environment.

+ Leverage advanced analytics, forecasting models, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize inventory, balance supply and demand, and drive operational and financial performance.

+ Manage the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process to develop accurate demand and supply plans.

+ Build and maintain analytical models for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, capacity planning, and supply planning.

+ Translate demand and supply plans into financial impacts including revenue, margin, inventory, and working capital performance.

+ Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to develop monthly, quarterly, and long-range forecasts.

+ Develop scenario plans to evaluate demand and supply risks, trade-offs, and mitigation strategies.

+ Analyze historical shipments, consumption trends, and product segmentation data to improve forecast accuracy and inventory performance.

+ Support new product introduction (NPI), product lifecycle planning, and end-of-life (EOL) strategies through cross-functional coordination.

+ Manage inventory targets, safety stock strategies, and regional supply requirements to support customer demand and operational objectives.

+ Develop constrained capacity and material build plans based on manufacturing capabilities, line efficiencies, labor, and material availability.

+ Monitor key performance indicators including forecast accuracy, OTIF, inventory attainment, backorders, and fill rates while driving corrective actions.

+ Facilitate cross-functional SIOP meetings and present planning data, business insights, and recommendations to leadership teams.

+ Troubleshoot and resolve MPS/MRP planning issues and support system implementations, testing, and process improvements.

+ Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, process standardization, and profitability enhancement.

Requirements

+ MS/MBA with 6+ years of relevant experience or BS degree with 8+ years of relevant supply chain or planning experience.

+ Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Research, Engineering, Finance, Math, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.

+ Strong manufacturing, supply chain, and SIOP planning experience.

+ Advanced analytical, data modeling, and problem-solving capabilities.

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Experience with demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply planning methodologies.

+ Strong understanding of capacity planning, material constraints, and manufacturing operations.

+ Experience supporting product lifecycle management including new product introductions and end-of-life planning.

+ Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

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Experience with ERP and advanced planning systems such as SAP, IBP, Oracle, O9, or similar platforms.

+ Ability to interpret large datasets and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.

+ Strong communication, collaboration, and executive presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience leading cross-functional planning initiatives in regulated or complex manufacturing environments.

+ Familiarity with statistical forecasting models and forecasting accuracy improvement methodologies.

+ Experience supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

+ Knowledge of MPS/MRP processes, testing, and system go-live support.

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