About this opportunity
Valmont Industries, Inc. lists this Director, Global SIOP opportunity in valley, Nebraska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location: 28800 Ida St, Valley Nebraska
A Brief Summary Of This Position
The Director of Global Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP/S&OP) leads the end-to-end planning and supply alignment process across Valmont’s Agriculture division. This role is accountable for translating demand, supply, inventory, capacity, and financial inputs into a single, aligned operating plan that enables scalable growth, strong customer service, and optimized financial performance.
Positioned at the intersection of Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Finance, this leader balances trade-offs across service, cost, inventory, and capacity while ensuring disciplined execution of forecasting, supply planning, and scheduling processes. The role serves as both a strategic advisor to senior leadership and an operational leader driving planning rigor, performance accountability, and continuous improvement.
In addition to owning the SIOP/IBP process, this role leads supply strategy alignment, ensuring supplier capability, capacity, and cost structures effectively support business objectives and long-term growth.
Essential Functions
SIOP / Integrated Business Planning Leadership
Lead the end-to-end SIOP/IBP process, delivering a single, consensus operating plan aligned across demand, supply, inventory, and financial objectives
Facilitate structured monthly SIOP cycles and executive reviews, highlighting risks, opportunities, and key trade-off decisions
Ensure alignment between operational plans and financial forecasts in partnership with Finance/FP&A
Establish governance, cadence, and cross-functional engagement models to ensure planning discipline and accountability
Advance SIOP maturity through standardization, capability building, and adoption of best practices
Demand, Supply & Capacity Planning
Oversee development of short-, mid-, and long-range demand and supply plans across global and regional operations
Align commercial forecasts with production capabilities and inventory strategies
Lead scenario planning, capacity modeling, and resource planning to support operational and capital investment decisions
Drive schedule attainment and site-level execution performance, ensuring alignment to the agreed operating plan
Balance customer service, operational efficiency, and resource utilization across the network
Inventory & Working Capital Optimization
Own inventory strategy, policies, and performance targets aligned with service levels and financial objectives
Drive improvements in inventory turns, days on hand (DOH), and obsolescence reduction
Ensure strong inventory visibility through monthly reporting, gap analysis, and performance reviews
Align inventory plans with production and supplier capabilities to optimize working capital
Supply Strategy & Supplier Alignment
Lead supply strategy to ensure supplier capacity, capability, and performance align with SIOP plans
Partner with Global Commodity Management (GCM) and Procurement to support sourcing decisions, material availability, and risk mitigation
Drive cost competitiveness through data-driven insights, supplier collaboration, and alignment to demand plans
Support supplier segmentation, dual sourcing, and risk management strategies to enhance resilience
Performance Management & KPIs
Define and manage key supply chain and SIOP performance metrics, including:
Forecast accuracy and demand bias
On-time delivery / OTIF
Inventory turns and working capital
Schedule attainment and capacity utilization
Supplier performance
Deliver actionable insights to leadership, including variance analysis and corrective actions
Data, Analytics & Systems
Lead development and enhancement of SIOP analytics, dashboards, and reporting capabilities
Ensure data integrity across planning systems and functions
Partner with IT to improve ERP and planning tools (IFS, QAD, SAP, BI platforms)
Advance digital planning capabilities, including automation and advanced analytics
Leadership & Cross-Functional Influence
Lead, develop, and mentor a team of planners, analysts, and supply chain professionals
Drive alignment across Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Finance
Influence senior leaders and facilitate decision-making in a complex, matrixed organization
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Continuous Improvement & Strategic Initiatives
Lead initiatives to improve forecast accuracy, planning effectiveness, and supply chain efficiency
Support network optimization, regionalization, and long-term supply chain strategy development
Drive adoption of best practices across planning, sourcing, and inventory management
Manage cross-functional projects aligned with business priorities and transformation goals
Other Requirements
Travel up to 10–15% domestically, including occasional overnight stays.
Demonstrate strong commitment to Valmont core values: Passion, Integrity, Continuous Improvement, and Deliver Results
Required Qualifications Of Every Candidate
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field and 10+ years of progressive experience in SIOP, supply chain, operations, or related disciplines
Maximum 12+ years of experience for Associate degree, or 15+ years of experience for Bachelors plus 3-year leadership experience managing teams and cross‑functional initiatives
Deep expertise in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and capacity planning
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a data‑driven mindset
Experience with ERP systems (IFS, QAD, SAP or similar) and BI tools
Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications
APICS CPIM, CSCP, or IBF certification
Experience advancing SIOP/IBP maturity within a complex manufacturing environment
Strong financial acumen, including understanding of P&L and working capital impacts
Experience with advanced analytics, digital planning tools, or supply chain transformation initiatives
Benefits
Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short‑term and long‑term disability including maternity leave
Work Life Support
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Worksite address
valley, NE, 68064, US
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