Supply Chain & SIOP Leader

Guidant is an experienced energy measurement solutions business serving emerging and established energy markets across the globe. Our solutions are comprised of products, technologies, software and services that monitor, manage and automate infrastructure in a variety of critical, high-stakes environments. Our solutions optimize the processing, transportation, distribution and storage of a variety of conventional and alternative energy sources, making them safer, more efficient and more productive.

As the undisputed leader in liquid custody transfer with the largest global install base, our legacy is built on 80 plus years of accuracy, reliability, and best-in-class technologies. We seek to expand our footprint, network of partnerships, relationships and offerings to meet the comprehensive and evolving needs of energy markets across the globe. With engineering and manufacturing locations in North America and Europe and a vast network of engineers and field technicians throughout the world, we are better positioned than ever before to meet the full range of your measurement needs.

Key Responsibilities We Will Trust You With:

The Supply Chain & SIOP Leader is responsible for leading end-to-end supply chain strategies and execution while owning the SIOP process to align demand, supply, inventory, and financial objectives. This role ensures cross-functional alignment across Sales, Operations, Finance, and Procurement to deliver service excellence, optimize working capital, and support profitable growth.

The Supply Chain & SIOP Leader acts as the executive owner of SIOP governance, decision-making, and continuous improvement while driving operational performance across planning, sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics.

What You Will Be Doing:

SIOP Leadership & Governance

• Own and lead the end-to-end SIOP process, including demand review, supply review, inventory balancing, financial reconciliation, and executive sign-off
• Establish SIOP governance, cadence, KPIs, and escalation paths
• Ensure SIOP decisions align with business strategy, financial targets, and capacity constraints
• Facilitate executive SIOP meetings and provide clear recommendations and scenarios
• Supply Chain Strategy & Execution
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies that support service, cost, resilience, and growth objectives
• Oversee demand planning, supply planning, production planning, inventory management, and distribution
• Balance customer service levels with inventory and cost targets
• Lead capacity planning and long-range supply planning
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Procurement to ensure aligned plans
• Translate commercial demand signals into executable supply and inventory plans
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure SIOP plans are financially aligned and reflected in forecasts and budgets
• Performance Management & Continuous Improvement
• Define and track KPIs (e.g., forecast accuracy, OTIF, inventory turns, service level, OTD plan adherence)
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or other structured methodologies
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and constraints

People & Organization Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop supply chain and planning teams
• Build strong succession plans and organizational capability
• Foster a culture of accountability, data-driven decision-making, and collaboration

Systems & Data Enablement

• Ensure effective use of planning systems (ERP, APS, demand planning tools)
• Drive data quality, analytics, and scenario modeling to support decision-making
• Partner with IT and Digital teams on system enhancements and roadmap

Your Areas of Knowledge and Expertise that matter most for this role:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain, operations, or planning roles
• 5 years leading SIOP or integrated business planning (IBP) processes
• Experience in manufacturing or complex supply chain environments preferred

 Skills & Competencies

• Deep expertise in SIOP / IBP best practices
• Strong experience with ERP systems; SAP S4/HANA proficiency highly preferred.
• Strong financial and business acumen
• Executive-level communication and facilitation skills
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional leaders
• Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline
• Advanced analytics and scenario planning capability
• Experience working in a global, multi-site manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Proficient in English

Key Success Metrics

• Forecast accuracy and demand signal quality
• Customer service level / OTIF performance
• Inventory turns/DIO and working capital improvement
• SIOP plan adherence and decision effectiveness
• Cost optimization and margin impact
• Product Lead Times / OTD

Key Interactions

Internally: Collaborate with Executive Leadership, Sales & Commercial teams, Finance, Operations & Manufacturing, Procurement & Sourcing, Logistics, IT/Digital, HR

Externally: Interact with key suppliers & contract manufacturers, logistics & transportation providers, possible key strategic customers/key accounts, technology & planning solution providers, industry consultants

Work Environment:

A positive and collaborative office environment where open communication is encouraged, fostering a supportive team atmosphere with opportunities for professional development and a focus on work-life balance, including flexible scheduling options when applicable.

General physical conditions include working in a temperature-controlled office environment with good air quality, adequate lighting and low level of noise.  If needed to visit manufacturing facility and/or customer sites, there may be some exposure to higher level noises due to machinery and equipment, exposure to dust and wearing PPE and various uncontrolled temperatures and possible hazardous conditions.

Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. Guidant Measurements promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matters and we encourage you to add to our culture.

Guidant Measurements respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.