SHANGHAI, SH
16 hours ago
SIOP leader
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Job Title:  SIOP leader Posting Start Date:  9/5/25 At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.  Job Description:  Job Overview

Develops and monitors the organization's supply chain strategy and collaborates with vendors and suppliers to ensure all operations meet quality and safety standards.

Job Requirements I. Core Must-Have Requirements

1. Education & Formal Knowledge

· Bachelor's Degree: Required, typically in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
· Advanced Knowledge of SIOP/IBP: They must articulate the end-to-end process, strength on "Supply Planning" ,Look for understanding of:
 · The monthly cycle: Data Gathering, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Pre-Meeting, Executive Meeting.
 · Key inputs and outputs for each step.
 · The difference between unconstrained demand and constrained supply plans.
 · How financial integration elevates S&OP to Integrated Business Planning (IBP).

2. Proven Experience

· 5+ Years in a Directly Related Role: This includes experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Operations Management, or a previous S&OP/IBP facilitation role.
· Hands-On Experience with SIOP Technology: Proficiency with advanced planning systems is critical. Look for:
 · ERP Systems and Best-of-Breed Planning Tools:   
 · Advanced Excel & Data Analysis: Mastery of Excel (PivotTables, Power Query, complex formulas) is still a universal requirement. Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or SQL is a significant plus.

3. Critical Hard Skills

· Demand Planning & Forecasting: Ability to develop, analyze, and challenge statistical forecasts. Understands forecast error metrics (MAPE, Bias).
· Supply & Capacity Planning: Understands how to translate a demand plan into a feasible supply plan, considering inventory targets, production capacities, and procurement lead times.
· Financial Acumen: Must be able to translate operational plans (units, kgs, hours) into financial terms ($, €, £). Understands P&L drivers, revenue, margins, and cash flow implications.
· Inventory Management: Strong grasp of inventory strategies, safety stock principles, and working capital trade-offs.
· Data Analysis & Synthesis: Can take large volumes of disparate data and turn it into actionable business intelligence and clear executive summaries.



II. Differentiating Competencies & Soft Skills

1. Leadership & Influence (The Most Important Skill)

· Influence Without Authority: The role requires aligning VPs and Directors from different functions who do not report to them. They must be persuasive, build consensus, and navigate corporate politics.
· Change Management: They are selling a process and a cultural shift. Experience with formal change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci ADKAR) is a huge advantage.
· Executive Presence & Communication: Can confidently lead meetings with senior leadership. Can distill complex, conflicting scenarios into clear options, risks, and recommendations.

2. Facilitation & Collaboration

· Master Facilitator: Can design and run effective meetings that drive decisions, not just share information. Can manage conflict and keep discussions focused.
· Cross-Functional Collaboration: Naturally breaks down silos. Has empathy for the goals and pressures of other departments (e.g., understands why Sales might over-forecast and why Supply Chain might be risk-averse).

3. Strategic Thinking & Problem-Solving

· Sees the Big Picture: Connects operational details to overall business strategy and financial goals.
· Scenario Planning Expertise: Doesn't just present a problem; presents multiple validated scenarios with a clear recommendation on the best path forward.
· Decisive Under Uncertainty: Comfortable making data-informed recommendations even with imperfect information.

What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with 12 or more years of experience; or Masters degree with 10 or more years of experience; or PhD level with 6 or more years of experience; or local equivalent

Competencies SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers) .buttontextd19aaee8b2e46edb a{ border: 1px solid transparent; } .buttontextd19aaee8b2e46edb a:focus{ border: 1px dashed #5B94FF !important; outline: none !important; }

Job Locations:

SHANGHAI, Shanghai 200233
China

Posting City:  SHANGHAI Job Country:  China Travel Required:  Less than 10% Requisition ID:  139971 Workplace Type:  External Careers Page:  Manufacturing #body.unify div.unify-button-container .unify-apply-now:focus, #body.unify div.unify-button-container .unify-apply-now:hover{color:rgb(255,255,255) !important;}#body.unify div.unify-button-container .unify-apply-now:focus, #body.unify div.unify-button-container .unify-apply-now:hover{background:rgba(233,131,0,1.0) !important;} Apply now Apply Now Start apply with LinkedIn Start Please wait...
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