Körber

Senior Manager, Sales and Operations Planning

Körber

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

ERPPMP

About the role

  • Develop and implement a robust SIOP framework tailored to the company’s dynamic project-driven and product-based business models
  • Establish a structured monthly SIOP cadence including demand review, supply planning, capacity evaluation, financial alignment, and executive review
  • Drive the creation of a rolling 18–24 month demand forecast across customer opportunities and projects
  • Partner with Sales and Product leaders to translate bookings, pipeline, and historical trends into actionable demand plans
  • Monitor and continuously improve forecast accuracy; define clear metrics and accountability
  • Translate demand plans into detailed capacity and resource plans for engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and installation
  • Coordinate with functional teams to evaluate short-term and long-term capacity constraints and proactively plan mitigation strategies
  • Align SIOP outputs with financial objectives, including revenue recognition, operating income, and backlog projections
  • Oversee inventory planning in alignment with project schedules and material lead times
  • Conduct detailed material forecasting, ensuring supplier readiness, buffer strategy, and on-time availability for Parcel projects
  • Lead initiatives to optimize inventory turns, working capital, and reduce obsolescence
  • Own the data governance and system integration for all SIOP-related tools (SAP, Salesforce, Lucanet, Excel-based models)
  • Develop dashboards and KPI scorecards (forecast accuracy, schedule adherence, inventory levels, revenue conversion)
  • Facilitate monthly executive SIOP meetings, driving alignment on business-critical decisions
  • Present insights, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership
  • Cultivate a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams
  • Champion, audit, and contribute new ideas toward a standardized PMO framework that ensures consistency, stability, and alignment across all projects
  • Reinforce clear guidelines, processes, and best practices for project planning, execution, reporting, and closure
  • Provide training, coaching, and guidance to project managers and staff to strengthen capabilities and embed a culture of discipline and accountability
  • Implement tools and templates to reduce errors, close disconnects, and ensure that project outcomes are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget
  • Introduce KPIs and regular reviews to monitor project health, risks, and benefits realization
  • Serve as a connector between SIOP and project management activities, ensuring that strategic projects align with business priorities and resources
  • Act as a change agent to drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the project management community in the organization

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in SIOP, integrated business planning, engineering, or operations leadership
  • Deep understanding of the Parcel automation industry, project-driven operations, and engineered-to-order environments preferred
  • Proven success leading cross-functional planning processes in a fast-paced, matrixed organization
  • Expertise in demand/supply planning, forecasting, financial modeling, and inventory optimization
  • Proficient in ERP and planning tools such as SAP (PP, APO, IBP), Salesforce, Lucanet, and advanced Excel
  • Proven track record of coaching and mentoring project managers or cross-functional teams
  • Strong knowledge of project management principles and PMO frameworks (PMP or equivalent certification beneficial)
  • Experience working in global organizations and with multi-site planning
  • Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement methodologies
  • Strong analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and business impact.
  • Eligible applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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Hard Skills & Tools
SIOPdemand planningsupply planningforecastingfinancial modelinginventory optimizationproject managementdata governancecapacity planningmaterial forecasting
Soft Skills
collaborationaccountabilitycontinuous improvementcoachingmentoringproblem-solvingleadershipcommunicationanalytical mindsetstrategic alignment
Certifications
PMPLeanSix Sigma