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Woodward, Inc. · 6 hours ago

Sr. Manager - Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning

Fort Collins, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$133K/yr - $200K/yr

5+ years exp

Woodward, Inc. is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members and is seeking a Senior Manager for Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning. This role is responsible for leading the development and execution of the SIOP process to ensure alignment between supply, demand, and operations while collaborating across multiple departments to optimize inventory levels and improve operational efficiency.

Consumer Goods

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and implementation of the SIOP process across the business unit(s)

Responsible for alignment and agreement with consensus demand plan, supply commitment and financial plan

Responsible for overall IBP process – execute, sustain and continually improve with cross-functional stakeholders within and external to supply chain

Lead the monthly Executive S&OP meeting, ensuring proper escalation of topics as needed, presenting scenario analyses with proposals, driving decisions, and driving actions/decisions to completion

Key liaison between Supply Chain Planning team and the IBP transformation team, and will be an integral part of the S4 Hanna (SAP) implementation program

As a component of the SIOP process, participates in other strategic meetings to ensure integration and synchronization of sales, marketing, R&D efforts with Supply Chain and Financial plans/activities

Drive consensus between cross-functional groups and leaders

Ensure alignment and cascade of information, decision and actions; responsible for driving completion of identified actions with responsible stakeholder

Support Planning organization in what-if scenario analysis

Validate and sign-off on scenario analysis and provide sufficient detail on cost / service / inventory tradeoffs behind each IBP decision; drive detailed and rigorous analysis to support decisions

May manage short-term projects or detailed analyses (including the coordination of cross-functional teams) in support of IBP process and SAP implementation

Participates and supports developing and materializing the company’s supply chain strategy

Ability to create individualized development plans based on strengths and areas for improvement

Familiarity with succession planning and high-potential talent identification

Qualification

S&OPIBPDemand PlanningSAPOracleStrategic PlanningAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Ability to work within and across multiple functional teams, collaborating with Planning, Finance, Supply Chain and Sales stakeholders

Executive presence and comfortable presenting and working with VP, SVP and C-level stakeholders

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Deep knowledge of S&OP / IBP, demand planning and supply planning

Experience with Demand Planning and SIOP modules within an ERP system (Oracle, SAP)

Experience with leading, supervising and managing large groups of stakeholders through IBP / S&OP processes and meetings in a complex, cross-functional, matrix environment

Ability to work with relevant planning tools (e.g. SAP, Oracle, IBP) in support of analytics driven decision making

Strong strategic planning and business acumen

Skills – knowledge and experience with SIOP process, demand planning, and supply planning functions/processes. Experience with Demand Planning and/or S&OP software; worked in an ERP environment (i.e. SAP or Oracle)

Travel - Up to 20%

Strong managerial and organizational skills, with ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple accountabilities simultaneously

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field (preferred)

5+ years of related experience in SIOP and demand or supply planning function

Benefits

401(k) match (4.5%)

Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)

Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members

12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.

Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.

Paid parental leave.

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.

Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life

Member referral bonus

Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Voluntary benefits, including:

Home / Auto Insurance discounts

Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Company

Woodward, Inc.

Glassdoor3.6

Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets.

Founded in 1870

Fort Collins, CO, US

10001+ employees