SIOP Planner

DRIVEN BY POSSIBILITY

Gates Corporation is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. At Gates, we are driven to push the boundaries of materials science to engineer products that continually exceed expectations.

We don't rest on our rich heritage of innovation. We leverage it to inspire solutions that will power the next hundred years. We invest continually in R&D and technology, so our products not only outperform industry standards; they exceed our customers demanding expectations. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow. And we are constantly expanding our product catalog and value-added service offerings to support every facet of our customers operations. In the most extreme environments and those more familiar, Gates is there with the right product, in the right place at the right time. Whether building original equipment or maintaining products in the aftermarket, we enable companies in every industry to be more efficient, productive, and profitable. We are Gates.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are searching for a SIOP Planner who possesses the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning domain knowledge to operate effectively in a matrix environment and have confidence in driving aggressive growth plans. The person should have a consultative and collaborative style, proven track record / achievement. We are only shortlisting driven, resilient, enterprising, agile and motivated individual who wants to be part of a growing company.

THE ROLE

This role is responsible for executing SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) strategies and actions plans to balance demand and supply, optimize inventory, align operations with financial goals, and support executive decision-making Together with Regional functional leaders (i.e. Innovation, Operations, Finance, HR, IT and Supply Chain) to achieve overall organization's objectives. In addition, this role would have to liaise with multi-discipline team including support functions, to delight our Internal and External stakeholders.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned beyond the core functions listed below.

The responsibilities of the role are to implement the required action plan, manage key activities like demand-supply alignment, inventory oversight, scenario planning and executive decision support activities to support efforts to achieve performance outcomes such improved forecast accuracy (accuracy of forecast vs actual), inventory turns (how efficiently inventory is used), OTIF (service performance for customer delivery), plan adherence (execution against agreed demand/supply plan), reduced variance in actual vs target inventory levels, and decision closure rate (resolution rate of issues presented in the SIOP process). The role shall carry out tactical activities to simulate demand and supply scenarios, track key metrics/KPIs, and maintain the SIOP calendar and data refresh cycle to improve forecast accuracy, reduce inventory risk, and enhance cross-functional execution efficiency. In addition, it is to support key tasks, including building dashboards and reporting (e.g., Excel, Power BI, SAP IBP), assumption documentation, and executive SIOP preparation aligned with Global vision and aspirations.

The SIOP Planner's specific responsibilities will fall into three primary areas:

Accountability #1: Customer (Internal / External Stakeholders)

• Align cross-functional stakeholders (Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations) to drive consensus on demand and supply plans.
• Document planning assumptions and facilitate trade-off discussions with executive leadership.
• Support internal customers by ensuring timely, clear visibility on risks, opportunities, and decisions.

Accountability #2: Process / Performance

• Lead monthly SIOP cadence, including demand and supply reviews, KPI reporting, and executive presentations.
• Consolidate demand, supply, and inventory plans across countries or business units and reconcile operational plans with financial targets.
• Track and report key metrics such as forecast accuracy, OTIF, inventory turns, and plan adherence.

Accountability #3: People

• Maintain the SIOP calendar and data refresh cycle to ensure timely and accurate planning.
• Facilitate demand and supply review meetings by preparing and distributing updated data packs and scenario analyses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable smooth information flow and coordinated decision-making.

KEYS TO SUCCESS:

• Lead with an outside in mindset to place customers in the center of everything we do.
• Exemplify Gates ethics and core values to develop talents with right skills, knowledge and behavior,
• Advocate reward for performance to drive accountability for sustainable growth
• Design a contemporary and innovative learning environment to attract diverse talent pool.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS/ QUALIFICATIONS & PREFERRED SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This person must have: -

• Minimum 5 years, proven track record in overall sales, inventory & operations planning within a manufacturing/engineering environment
• Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Decision making
• Resilient
• Sense making
• Strong Collaboration & Communication
• Having Regional & Global perspective

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (travel, etc)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

We are firmly committed to the equitable treatment of all our employees and qualified applicants for employment. Equal opportunity in all aspects of employment is one of our firmest and most basic beliefs and we will not tolerate any illegal discrimination, harassment or retaliation. The Company will not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected class.

Please be advised that Gates Corporation does not accept resumes from third-party recruiters.