SIOP Manager EMEA

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.

Requirements & 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.

Global Headquarters

Dayco Incorporated
401 S. Old Woodward Avenue, Suite 308
Birmingham, MI 48009
United States