Overview

Supply Chain Planning Manager (SIOP) Aftermarket Jobs in Memphis, TN at Dayco

Title: Supply Chain Planning Manager (SIOP) Aftermarket

Company: Dayco

Location: Memphis, TN

Dayco is seeking a highly skilled supply chain leader for the role of Supply Chain Planning Manager (SIOP) for the North America Aftermarket business. This role is based in Memphis, TN at Dayco's Memphis Distribution Facility.

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Planning Manager – Aftermarket is a high-impact leadership role responsible for orchestrating the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process across the Aftermarket business. A critical component of this role is leading the digital evolution of planning capabilities by leveraging Kinaxis Maestro. The successful candidate will transition the organization from legacy, siloed planning to a high-velocity, concurrent planning environment that improves agility, service levels, and working capital.

Duties & Responsibilities

Digital Transformation & Kinaxis Maestro Leadership

  • Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Kinaxis Maestro, ensuring it is the single source of truth for planning activities.
  • Lead the shift from sequential planning to concurrent execution, ensuring demand changes reflect instantly across supply and capacity plans.
  • Use Maestro for advanced scenario modeling and AI-driven insights to improve demand sensing and automate exception management.

End-to-End SIOP Orchestration

  • Lead the monthly SIOP cycle including Portfolio Review, Demand Review, Supply Review, and Executive Financial Reconciliation.
  • Align demand inputs from Sales, Marketing, and Finance with statistical forecasts to reach consensus.
  • Manage production/assembly planning and material planning, partnering with Operations/Warehouse Management to identify capacity constraints and develop mitigation strategies.

Demand Planning

  • Ensure accurate demand forecasting to anticipate customer needs.
  • Analyze variances between forecast and actual demand and adjust plans to sustain customer satisfaction.
  • Review D2D updates from actual customer orders and, if necessary, compare monthly/yearly plan and provide escalation strategies partnering with Customer Service and Sales.

Supply Planning

  • Create rolling 12-month forecasts for suppliers aligned with production capacity.
  • Manage supplier relationships, material master data, and ensure/support timely execution of purchase orders.
  • Assess freight options and maintain stable delivery schedules to distribution centers.

Inventory Optimization

  • Implement ABC/XYZ analysis and multi-echelon inventory optimization to achieve budget targets.
  • Monitor excess and obsolete inventory and collaborate on action plans.
  • Strictly control DOH development for product groups

Performance Management & Analytics

  • Establish and report KPIs: Forecast Accuracy, OTIF, Inventory DOH, and E&O.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and service level enhancements through data-driven analysis.

Team Leadership & Change Management

  • Set clear expectations, provide feedback, and manage team performance.
  • Drive cultural shift from manual workflows to system-driven planning.
  • Support recruitment, succession planning, and career development.

  • Role Requirements

    • 8+ years of demand and supply planning within Automotive Aftermarket, S&OP and global supply chain experience is considered a strong asset.
    • BA or BS in Supply Chain Management or related field required. Professional certifications (CPIM/APICS/CPF/Lean Six Sigma) preferred.
    • Broad knowledge of Supply Chain & Inventory Planning field and S&OP
    • Knowledge & experience using APICS global standards.
    • An influencer that leads by example, provides team with clear expectations and consistent communication, and uses performance management tools as required.
    • Provides prompt support in solving high-level and/or recurring issues.
    • A critical thinker and strategic planner with a “continuous improvement” mind-set and eagerness to learn.
    • Ability to work professionally with internal teams at various levels and comfortable with decision-making and negotiation.
    • Highly organized with ability to prioritize and re-prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
    • Excellent attention-to-detail to maintain 100% accuracy on various parameters and reports.
    • ERP System experience; MM/PP Key User knowledge; advanced excel skills

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