SIOP Manager EMEA
Pubblicato il 13-10-2026 - Dayco in Burolo
We are seeking a talented SIOP Manager EMEA, to join our Logistics team at Dayco in Burolo (TO).
Summary of the position
The SIOP Manager EMEA is a high-impact leadership role responsible for orchestrating the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning process across the Aftermarket business. A critical component of this role is leading the digital evolution of planning capabilities by leveraging Kinaxis Maestro. The successful candidate will transition the organization from legacy, siloed planning to a high-velocity, concurrent planning environment that improves agility, service levels, and working capital.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Digital Transformation & Kinaxis Maestro Leadership
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Kinaxis Maestro, ensuring it is the single source of truth for planning activities.
- Lead the shift from sequential planning to concurrent execution, ensuring demand changes reflect instantly across supply and capacity plans.
- Use Maestro for advanced scenario modeling and AI-driven insights to improve demand sensing and automate exception management.
End-to-End SIOP Orchestration
- Lead the monthly SIOP cycle including Portfolio Review, Demand Review, Supply Review, and Executive Financial Reconciliation.
- Align demand inputs from Sales, Marketing, and Finance with statistical forecasts to reach consensus.
- Manage production/assembly planning and material planning, partnering with Operations/Warehouse Management to identify capacity constraints and develop mitigation strategies.
Demand Planning
- Ensure accurate demand forecasting to anticipate customer needs.
- Analyze variances between forecast and actual demand and adjust plans to sustain customer satisfaction.
- Review D2D updates from actual customer orders and, if necessary,
compare monthly/yearly plan and provide escalation strategies partnering with Customer Service and Sales.
Supply Planning
- Create rolling 12-month forecasts for suppliers aligned with production capacity.
- Manage supplier relationships, material master data, and ensure/support timely execution of purchase orders.
- Assess freight options and maintain stable delivery schedules to distribution centers.
Inventory Optimization
- Implement ABC/XYZ analysis and multi-echelon inventory optimization to achieve budget targets.
- Monitor excess and obsolete inventory and collaborate on action plans.
- Strictly control DOH development for product groups
Performance Management & Analytics
- Establish and report KPIs: Forecast Accuracy, OTIF, Inventory DOH, and E&O.;
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and service level enhancements through data-driven analysis.
Team Leadership & Change Management
- Set clear expectations, provide feedback, and manage team performance.
- Drive cultural shift from manual workflows to system-driven planning
Requirement & Skills
- Minimum 10 years of experience in demand and supply planning within the Automotive industry (Aftermarket experience is a plus)
- S&OP; and global supply chain experience considered a strong asset
- Fluency in English
- Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- ERP system experience (SAP / Oracle / CMS)
- MM/PP Key User knowledge
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, data analysis)
- Strong knowledge of Supply Chain, Inventory Planning, and S&OP; processes
- Knowledge and experience using APICS global standards
Additional Information
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Lavoro da remoto: Hybrid model
- Location: Burolo (TO), Italy
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