Director, SIOP & Master Planning

We have met todays energy needs while planning for tomorrows for over 100 years. Beginning with the first modern generator the Rehlko Automatic Power & Light launched in 1920 Rehlko has been an innovative leader in energy resilience.

Our product range includes engines generators power conversion UPS systems EV components and electrification solutions microgrid controls and management clean energy solutions and much more that serve a broad spectrum of OEM residential industrial and commercial customers.

Our priorities are global: the stability from steady energy sources and reliable back-ups. The power to be able to harness energy and the freedom of not being dependent on an aging centralized grid. The confidence that clean energy solutions offer when it comes to a sustainable world and the commitment to keep innovating towards greater impact.

At Rehlko our team members are the essential energy that powers our organizations success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyones responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication proactively reporting hazards following protocols and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

Why You Will Love this Job:

Why Work at Curtis

We have met todays energy needs while planning for tomorrows for over 100 years. Beginning with the first modern generator the Rehlko Automatic Power & Light launched in 1920 Rehlko has been an innovative leader in energy resilience.

Our product range includes engines generators power conversion UPS systems EV components and electrification solutions microgrid controls and management clean energy solutions and much more that serve a broad spectrum of OEM residential industrial and commercial customers.

Our priorities are global: the stability from steady energy sources and reliable back-ups. The power to be able to harness energy and the freedom of not being dependent on an aging centralized grid. The confidence that clean energy solutions offer when it comes to a sustainable world and the commitment to keep innovating towards greater impact.

Why You Will Love this Job:

The Director of SIOP and Master Planning has two primary functions the first to direct the SIOP process in its entirety and the second to effectively manage the group responsible for the processing of the SIOP output to convert it into a production forecast a supplier component forecast and an MRP demand in the ERP system. This necessitates a high level of collaboration across functional teams including Sales Finance Supply Chain and Manufacturing in order to optimize operational efficiencies and inventory and improve service levels.

The Director of SIOP and Master Planning involves a high level of competence in data analysis and access to almost all operational data secondary goals are many and are cross functional as outlined in the principle responsibilities below.

Responsibilities

• Identify major categories of work; focus on essential duties.

• Overall Management of the monthly supply and demand planning (SIOP) process from end to end to include the organization and leadership of the demand (Sales/Product Management) meeting the Operations review and delivery of the monthly presentation to the President and CFO.
• Management and development of the Master Planning group ensuring that data used by the Manufacturing plants is level loaded accurate and produced on time.
• Partnership with the Finance group to align SIOP with budgeting and other financial goals
• Analysis and intelligent summarization and presentation of historical data market trends and sales forecasts
• Responsibility to ensure that up to date information is available and used for new product introductions and end of life products including last time buys. Further to propose potential end of life products to Product Management and provide input to the phase out plan in a way that is production efficient and that minimizes unusable inventory.
• Lead for medium and long range capacity planning in all Curtis Manufacturing plants over a 24 month horizon.
• Work with each manufacturing plant to determine and publish product lead times in the ERP system that include shipping and logistics.
• Provide the framework that promotes inventory reduction goals while at the same time improving service levels and customer satisfaction
• Responsibility for the integrity of information in the Playbook Tracker and for the provision of monthly status reports.
• Creation maintenance and presentation of smart key performance indicators in the forecasting process and for FG inventory.
• Creation and publishing of trend and exceptions reports that show (for example) month to month forecast changes >20% excessive or insufficient safety stock levels etc.
• Monitor and validate safety stock levels (RM and FG) proposing changes as necessary to meet company goals.
• Provide simulations for supply and demand capabilities.
• Responsibility for calculating and proposing intercompany transfer prices and maintaining them in the ERP system.
• Conduct special projects as directed by senior management; providing assistance to any Curtis location worldwide when necessary on issues that arise.
• Abide by all company rules policies and procedures. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Major Challenges

• Ability to lead a team and process across functional groups to achieve a common goal.
• Ensure a high level of accuracy in the information published.
• Use of metrics to show areas that require improvement.
• With the Manufacturing group continuously review and agree a long range capacity plan that results in a rightsizing of Operations.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or higher in a technical area business administration or one that is heavily focused on data manipulation.
• Minimum 10 years in a Materials Management or data analysis role in a modern high volume lean manufacturing environment preferably in the electronics industry.

• Strong knowledge of ERP systems experience with Syteline is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical skills and the mindset that data drives decisions.
• Thorough knowledge in modern principles and practices of MRP/ERP and lean manufacturing strategies.
• Advanced excel and database/BI skillsets including advanced modeling capabilities.
• Ability to direct or lead a cross functional matrixed and worldwide team to meet department or corporate objectives.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills and team based thinking.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to think strategically and express ideas effectively.
• Excellent business and people judgment skills.
• Ability to balance global and local priorities. Ability to achieve agreed business and operational objectives.
• Knowledge of USDOC Import and Export laws EUR1 NAFTA IATA and USDOT Title 9 is an advantage.

• Work Mode: Hybrid 3 days in office
• Work Location: 200 Kisco Ave Mount Kisco NY 10549

The salary range for this position $186k-215k.The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience their education and the work location. Available benefits include medical dental vision & 401k.

About Us

Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities along with competitive benefits and PurposeCreating an energy resilient world for a better futureand Values: Curiosity Trust Pace and Excellence are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at addition to the investment in your development Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary health vision dental 401(k) with Rehlko matching and more!

Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities including but not limited to hiring job assignment compensation promotion benefits training discipline and termination without regard to race creed color ethnicity religion sex pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions genetic information age national origin citizenship ancestry caste mental or physical disability marital or familial status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information political belief or affiliation union membership status military status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by national state local or other applicable laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

It is the policy of Rehlko to comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and corresponding national state local or other applicable laws. Rehlko will not discriminate against any qualified associate or applicant with respect to any terms privileges or conditions of employment because of a persons physical or mental disability. Rehlko will provide a reasonable accommodation to associates or applicants with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require an accommodation in the application process or during the course of employment please contact Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Rehlkoproudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities along with competitive benefits and PurposeCreating an energy resilient world for a better futureand Values: Curiosity Trust Pace and Excellence are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at addition to the investment in your development Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary health vision dental 401(k) with Rehlkomatching and more!

Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities including but not limited to hiring job assignment compensation promotion benefits training discipline and termination without regard to race creed color ethnicity religion sex pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions genetic information age national origin citizenship ancestry caste mental or physical disability marital or familial status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information political belief or affiliation union membership status military status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by national state local or other applicable laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

It is the policy of Rehlko to comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and corresponding national state local or other applicable laws. Rehlko will not discriminate against any qualified associate or applicant with respect to any terms privileges or conditions of employment because of a persons physical or mental disability. Rehlko will provide a reasonable accommodation to associates or applicants with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require an accommodation in the application process or during the course of employment please contact Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Our Values

Curiosity Seek learn share

Trust Go farther together

Pace Focus to go faster

Excellence Find the win every day