Global Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning Manager bei Kinetico Incorporated

The Global Sales, Inventory, and Operations (SIOP) Planning Manager is responsible for developing and executing the SIOP planning processes across operations, ensuring alignment with commercial goals, optimizing resource utilization, and driving supply chain efficiency across North America, Europe, and other emerging markets. This role requires cross-functional collaboration and strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence and coordinate with regional teams to manage forecasting, capacity planning, and production scheduling.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develops and manages an internal forecasting and planning process to capture and model demand for Kinetico products to meet cost, availability, and delivery expectations. Owns the creation of a quarterly consensus plan for Sales and Operations.
2. Manages Demand Planners to operate the monthly SIOP process across all business units. Provides leadership and guidance to SIOP leads to ensure standardized planning methodologies. 
3. Facilitates monthly demand forecast aggregation.  Works to create consensus between functions and stakeholders, aligning with operations partners to the best possible production strategies.
4. Develops, measures, and monitors KPIs for forecast accuracy, planning data integrity and accuracy, SIOP performance, service, and inventory. 
5. Work closely with Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Procurement, and other departments to provide long-term visibility on volumes and activities to support strategic decisions and initiatives.
6. Monitors the demand plan throughout the month to provide detailed input to Sales and Marketing management for use in demand review and S&OP meetings. Create production plans that optimize resource utilization while meeting delivery targets.
7. Monitor execution of plans and adjust based on performance metrics and changing demands.
8. Delegates tasks, trains employees on procedures and processes, provides workforce with appropriate tools and equipment, oversees and approves employee time transactions, evaluates employee performance, and recommends employment actions.  Leads and develops a planning team, managing team collaboration and alignment.
9. Serves as central resource to stakeholders for the creation of a monthly supply plan process by the manufacturing team. Acts as primary point of contact for SIOP-related queries and planning decisions.
10. Maps the supply model (make to order, make to stock, assemble to order) based on the business rules, forecast demand, and historical sales performance. Ensures alignment of supply models to support corporate objectives.

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. Other duties may be required to be undertaken which fall within the scope and general level of responsibility attached to the role.

What you will need to succeed:

Education & Qualifications:

• Required: BA or BS in Materials Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Operations Planning, or a related field
• Required: 8-10+ years of related supply chain experience
• Preferred: Global supply chain management experience
• Preferred: CPM or APICS certification
• Knowledge of MRP and ERP processes
• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs.
• Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in planning tools, business analytics platforms, and using analytics to support problem solving and decision-making.

Key Performance Indicators: 

• Forecast accuracy, # of stockouts
• On time and In Full, Lead Time adherence. 
• Inventory health

Compensation: 

• Salaried with Annual Incentive Bonus 

Travel: 

• Less than 10 - 25% Domestic and International

Location: 

• Newbury, OH 

Why Join Kinetico:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance Coverage 
• Employer Provided Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Contribution Matching Program
• Employer Funded Defined Contribution Plan
• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Community Service Volunteer Time-off Benefit 
• Wellness Program
• Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program

Our Commitment and Difference: 

Founded in 1970, Kinetico was started by two engineers who pioneered the development of non-electric, fully automatic water treatment systems. Evolving from the Tangent Company, a small consulting design firm, Kinetico soon became a global organization of independent dealers, international distributors representing nearly 100 countries. Through the dedication of its founders, employees and distribution network, Kinetico has experienced tremendous success. The company has grown from a two-man, creative undertaking into a strong and dynamic organization.

Innovative technology and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction have distinguished the company and positioned Kinetico as a leader in today’s ever-changing water treatment industry manufacturing water softeners, along with a wide range of systems that improve water quality for general use, as well as those that provide high-quality drinking water for consumption. Kinetico products are Third Party certified to confirm quality and performance and complimented by the most comprehensive warranties in the industry.

Kinetico is part of the Axel Johnson Group of companies, a global organization and fifth generation company that continues to be successful in developing leading businesses.

Kinetico Incorporated is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities.

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