International SIOP Lead

International SIOP Lead

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced International SIOP Lead to join a global manufacturing organisation and take ownership of its international Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process.

This is a highly visible role with responsibility for developing, implementing and continuously improving SIOP across EMEA, APAC, Japan and LATAM . Working across Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, Product and regional teams, you will establish a robust planning cadence that aligns demand, supply, inventory and capacity while enabling effective, data-driven decision making.

This position would suit an experienced SIOP Lead, IBP Lead, S&OP Lead, Supply Chain Planning Lead, Senior Supply Chain Planning Manager or similar professional with extensive experience of leading SIOP/IBP processes within a complex international organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end International SIOP process across EMEA, APAC, Japan and LATAM.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve SIOP processes, governance and standard ways of working.
• Lead the monthly SIOP cycle encompassing Product Review, Demand Review, Supply Review and Executive SIOP Review .
• Coordinate stakeholders, timelines, agendas, inputs and outputs across multiple functional workstreams.
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions to identify risks, opportunities and trade-offs and support timely executive decision making.
• Lead scenario planning across demand, supply, capacity and inventory.
• Ensure decisions, risks, opportunities and actions are effectively documented, communicated and progressed.
• Provide the connection between International and Global SIOP processes, ensuring regional outputs and global feedback are effectively integrated.
• Develop executive-level presentations, KPI reporting and dashboards.
• Drive increased SIOP maturity through improved reporting, planning capability, governance and system enhancements.

Candidate Requirements

• Significant experience within Supply Chain Planning , including demand, supply, inventory and capacity planning.
• At least 5 years' experience leading SIOP/S&OP or IBP processes within an international environment .
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain planning.
• Demonstrable experience facilitating senior-level SIOP/IBP meetings and influencing stakeholders across functions, countries and time zones.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate complex planning data into clear insights and recommendations.
• Experience developing SIOP KPIs, dashboards and performance measures.
• Good understanding of the financial impact of SIOP decisions, including revenue, margin, working capital and inventory.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills alongside experience with Power BI and ERP systems.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; Master's degree advantageous.
• APICS/ASCM, IBF, Lean Six Sigma or PMP qualifications would be beneficial.
• Flexibility to undertake international travel as required, potentially up to 25%.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a genuinely international SIOP programme and play a key role in bringing together multiple regions and functions. You will have the opportunity to influence senior stakeholders, improve planning maturity and establish processes that have a direct impact on service levels, inventory, working capital and wider business performance .

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