SIOP Manager

Job Title:
Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) Manager

Location:
Middlesbrough

The Company:
A leading organisation in the offshore wind sector, committed to creating a safe working environment, minimising environmental impact, and delivering high-quality products.

Salary:
Circa 55, ,000.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Support for work-life balance

Job Description:

The purpose of the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) Manager role is to collaborate with Sales, Production, Procurement, and Finance to develop, implement, and maintain the SIOP process within the ERP system. Key responsibilities include:

• Long-term planning and capacity forecasting
• Collaborating with the sales department to understand demand
• Short-term demand profiling for production and procurement teams
• Managing and maintaining production SCP data (resource levels, OEE, standard times) to balance supply and demand
• Supporting commercial activities using cost estimations via the simulator
• Continually developing the simulator to create a permanent software solution
• Developing and optimizing forecasting and demand planning processes to meet and exceed internal and external customer requirements
• Supporting working capital/inventory strategies for inventory optimization through effective SIOP execution in alignment with demand and supply planning execution
• Developing effective statistical forecast models based on industry trends and customer-specific demand patterns

Skills & Experience:

• Educated to bachelor's degree level or higher
• Experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field
• Advanced ERP and MRP experience
• Knowledge of forecasting tools and best practices, including techniques and methods to develop forecasting models
• Advanced analytical skills and ability to manage large sets of complex data
• Experience with complex manufacturing business systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to learn technical concepts through reading work instructions and standard operating procedures, and on-the-job training

Why Should You Apply?

• Join a leading company in an innovative space, offering real career progression.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Contribute to meaningful work that supports environmental sustainability