SIOP Planning Manager

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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.