Director SIOP (m/f/d)
Dortmund, NW, DE
Where do people love what they do, and being great at what they do?
At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company that’s harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets.
Make an impact
As Director of SIOP, you are responsible for overseeing Swisslog’s sales, inventory, and operations planning process on a global level. This role involves creating and executing plans that optimize the production, inventory, and distribution of goods and services. By ensuring alignment between the sales forecast, inventory levels, and production schedules you help us to meet our customer demands efficiently.
- Develop and Manage SIOP Process: You lead the development and implementation of the SIOP process globally.
- Forecasting and Demand Planning: You create accurate demand forecasts, align them with Supply Chain (product manufacturing/assembly) and analyze sales trends and market data to adjust forecasts as needed
- Inventory Management: You optimize inventory levels to balance customer service requirements with cost efficiency.
- Production Planning: You coordinate with Supply Chain to develop production/assembly schedules that meet demand forecasts while maximizing resource utilization.
- Performance Metrics: You establish and monitor KPIs to measure the effectiveness of the SIOP process and drive continuous improvement.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate regular SIOP meetings with key stakeholders to review performance, address issues, and update plans. Ensure all departments are aligned with the overall business strategy.
- Risk Management: You identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure contingency plans are in place to handle demand fluctuations or supply disruptions.
- Continuous Improvement: You initiate and coordinate initiatives to improve the SIOP process, including the adoption of new technologies and best practices with Continuous Improvement.
What you need to succeed
- Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
- Several years of experience in Forecasting and Demand Planning in a project driven environment
- In-depth knowledge in Production Planning
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluent English skills
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Our promise to you
Swisslog is a world of opportunity for people who can deliver a game changing mission: driving the future of intralogistics, by shaping an era of robotic and data-driven automated solutions that create exceptional customer value.
Join us on this journey and you’ll be part of a global enterprise that’s proud of its Swiss roots - and hugely excited by the worldwide opportunities open to everyone in the Swisslog family. So come and realize your potential, in a team that’s united by passion and driven by the OneSwisslog team spirit.
About Swisslog
Swisslog is shaping the future of intralogistics. As part of the KUKA Group, we work on the latest technologies that are reimagining the world of logistics. We’re a team of 3,000+ experts from 50 countries, serving some of the world's largest and most exciting brands. Together, we’re implementing smart and innovative approaches - including flexible robot-based and data-driven automation solutions that are transforming the supply chain. So join our team and share your unique perspective.
Join the journey!
If you think a career with Swisslog could be what you are looking for, we´d love to hear from you.
We´re looking forward to receiving your application!