The Manager of Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) at Ichor Systems will lead and elevate the SIOP process across our global operations. This role requires strategic collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, including sales, production, procurement, and finance, to ensure strategic alignment between demand and supply. Additionally, the role involves the independent development of analytics tools to enhance the SIOP process.
Job Duties & Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and enhance the monthly SIOP process, ensuring strategic, cross-functional alignment and collaboration across all facets of global operations.
- Develop sophisticated demand forecasting models by integrating market intelligence and data from sales, marketing, finance, and other departments. Independently create and implement proprietary analytics tools to support data-driven decision-making within the SIOP process.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of discrepancies between demand forecasts and production capabilities, proposing strategic adjustments to optimize operations.
- Work closely with procurement and production departments to guarantee the availability of necessary materials and production capacity.
- Monitor and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure goals related to forecast accuracy, inventory management, and production efficiency are met.
- Lead and champion continuous improvement projects within the SIOP framework. Develop and utilize custom analytics tools to refine and advance the planning process without IT department involvement.
- Regularly report on SIOP metrics and progress to the executive team, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
- Train and mentor SIOP team members and other stakeholders in best practices, strategic approaches to integrated business planning, and the utilization of independently developed analytics tools.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree or an MBA is highly preferred.
- At least 7 years of progressive experience in SIOP, demand planning, or related supply chain management roles, with a strong preference for experience in the semiconductor industry.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
- Strong capability in independently developing and implementing analytics tools is essential.
- Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and drive significant business outcomes.
- Deep understanding of the dynamics and challenges within the semiconductor equipment manufacturing industry.
