SIOP Consultant

Job Title: SIOP Consultant
Location: Rockford IL
Duration: > 6 months

Job Purpose:
The SIOP Consultant will be responsible for developing deploying and stabilizing the end to end Sales Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process for the Rockford site. This role will closely collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure accurate demand planning governance seamless transition to the new production site and robust buffer management.

Key Responsibilities:
Develop and deploy the complete SIOP process for the Rockford location ensuring alignment with global and regional business objectives.
Work closely with the SIOP team to validate demand accuracy adjust forecast inputs and ensure demand alignment with the new production site transition plan.
Establish structured rituals and governance mechanisms for SIOP review cycles including demand review supply review pre SIOP and executive SIOP meetings.
Define and monitor key SIOP metrics such as forecast accuracy capacity utilization inventory coverage and demand adherence.
Place demand and manage buffer purchase orders to support smooth operational transitions ensuring material availability during the production shift.
Collaborate with supply chain procurement production planning and program management teams to ensure cross functional integration of the SIOP plan.
Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvements across demand planning capacity planning and execution alignment.
Support risk identification and mitigation planning for supply demand and capacity constraints.
Document SIOP procedures workflows and governance guidelines for ongoing adherence and training.
Provide insights and recommendations to leadership based on data analysis trends and scenario planning.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
Strong experience in SIOP / S&OP deployment in manufacturing aerospace or similar industries.
Hands on experience in demand planning production planning and supply chain processes.
Ability to define governance structures and lead cross functional SIOP review cycles.
Proficiency in data analysis forecasting tools and ERP/MRP systems.
Strong stakeholder management communication and facilitation skills.
Ability to work onsite in Rockford (USA IL).

Preferred:
Experience in transition programs involving relocation of production sites.
Experience in buffer planning and risk based inventory management.
Experience in aerospace industry would be preferred.

Recommended Educational Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Operations Management Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Masters degree (preferred but not mandatory) in Supply Chain Operations Industrial Engineering or Business Administration (MBA)
Additional certification in SIOP / S&OP / Demand Planning / Supply Chain Planning (APICS/ASCM) is a strong advantage