SIOP Inventory Planning Lead

Job Title: SIOP Inventory Planning Lead
Locations: Windsor & East Granby, CT ; West Chester, OH ; Warren, MI ; Ogden, UT ; Lansing, MI
Schedule: Hybrid (Onsite as needed)
Pay: $85-127k (DoE) - plus bonus
Zip Code: 06026
Start Date: ASAP
Keywords: #InventoryPlanningLead #HybridJobs

This role is responsible for developing and executing inventory planning strategy. You will standardize inventory segmentation and safety stock logic, lead monthly reviews to address excess and aging inventory, and partner with Finance and Operations to align inventory with service level, working capital, and risk targets. This role plays a key part in improving inventory turns, reducing aged stock, and enabling healthier cash flow across the network.

Core Responsibilities:
* Define enterprise inventory policy including segmentation logic (ABC/XYZ), safety stock methodology, and planning parameters.
* Lead monthly inventory reviews with site teams to address aged inventory, inventory drivers, and risk exposure.
* Publish part-family targets (turns, DOH) and tie them to demand variability and lead-time risk.
* Facilitate Week 3 Inventory Review, aligning Supply, Finance, and Operations on surplus disposition, pull-ins/push-outs, and obsolescence reserves.
* Monitor and report on inventory KPIs (turns, DOH, excess %, aged inventory waterfall) across all sites and programs.
* Lead cross-functional teams to re-purpose, sell, or scrap excess; generate annual E&O
cash targets and monitor progress
* Drive clean data governance (lead times, queue times, yields) to enable accurate modeling and Plan For Every Part
* Drive root cause and corrective actions for high inventory or aging trends; work with Engineering and Program Management to mitigate ECN and end-of-life risks.
* Partner with Finance on inventory forecasts and E&O risk reserves; support working capital planning cycles.
* Support inventory accuracy improvements through governance of cycle count and reconciliation processes.
* Coach site teams on best practices in inventory planning, parameter management, and inventory hygiene.

Education Requirements:
* Bachelor"s degree in business or related.
* APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent certification a plus.

Qualification Requirements:
* 7+ years of experience in inventory management, materials planning, or supply chain analytics in manufacturing.
* Proven ability to reduce excess inventory and improve turns without impacting service levels.
* Strong knowledge of inventory optimization models and ERP data management.
* Analytical mindset with solid Excel/Power BI, SQL, or other data visualization skills.

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