?? Urgent Hiring | SIOP Consultant | Aerospace Manufacturing | Rockford, IL
?? Location: Rockford, IL
?? Start: Immediate
? Duration: Long-Term Contract
We are actively seeking an experienced SIOP Consultant to lead and drive Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) initiatives within a complex Aerospace Manufacturing environment.
This role requires a seasoned supply chain and planning professional who can align demand forecasts, production capacity, inventory strategies, and operational execution while supporting industrial transfers and site transition activities.
?? Key Responsibilities:
? Lead and deploy end-to-end SIOP/S&OP processes across the organization
? Drive demand planning, forecasting, and supply-demand balancing activities
? Support industrial transfer programs and production site transitions
? Establish SIOP governance frameworks, planning reviews, and executive reporting
? Manage inventory strategies, safety stock, and buffer stock requirements
? Coordinate procurement, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations teams
? Analyze demand trends and adjust forecasts to meet business objectives
? Ensure production plans align with customer demand and operational capacity
? Support decision-making through KPI reporting, planning analytics, and data insights
? Drive continuous improvement within planning and inventory management processes
?? Required Experience & Skills:
? 7+ years of experience in SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain Planning, or Demand Planning
? Aerospace Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred
? Strong expertise in Demand Forecasting, Production Planning, and Inventory Management
? Experience supporting Industrial Transfer or Manufacturing Transition programs
? Knowledge of Buffer Stock Planning and Inventory Optimization
? SAP, SAP APO, SAP IBP, ERP, or Advanced Planning Systems experience
? Advanced Excel, Data Analytics, and Reporting skills
? Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership capabilities
? Experience collaborating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, and Operations teams
