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The Senior Manager, Inventory and SIOP will lead and execute best-in-class inventory management practices while developing and scaling a harmonized Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process across the enterprise. This role is designed to bridge current-state excellence with future-state transformation driving sustained inventory performance while building organizational capabilities in SIOP across all Operating Companies (OpCos). This role sits within the Global Materials Management (GMM) team and reports to the Director of Global Materials Management . As a senior leader within GMM, you will play a critical role in aligning inventory and SIOP strategy with enterprise in supply chain and inventory management. You will manage a team of 4-6 professionals, with responsibility for mentoring, developing, and expanding the team to meet growing organizational needs. Working cross-functionally across Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, and Operations teams, the Senior Manager will ensure cohesive planning and tactical execution that drives customer satisfaction, optimized working capital, and operational efficiency. Work You ll Do: Team Leadership Manage, coach, and develop a team of 4-6 supply chain professionals across inventory and SIOP planning. Build a high-performing team culture focused on continuous improvement, accountability, and transformation. Develop talent and support future team expansion as the function matures and scales across the enterprise. Inventory Management and Materials Flow Lead inventory optimization efforts across OpCo s to support defined service levels and reduce excess and obsolete inventory. Govern adherence to corporate inventory management cadence, policies, and analytical rigor. Collaborate with the GMM Inventory Management team to implement standardized processes and drive consistency. Oversee GMM Inventory Management approaches are implemented and practiced across core manufacturing and intercompany networks; proactively resolving bottlenecks and risks. Partner with master data management and IT teams to ensure data integrity and enhance systems performance. SIOP Process Development and Execution Support the rollout of an enterprise-wide, integrated SIOP process grounded in consensus demand, supply alignment, and financial reconciliation. Collaborate to develop and deploy a new for Hillenbrand, monthly SIOP cycles, including Pre-SIOP, Demand Review, Supply Review, and Executive SIOP. Define and track SIOP maturity and performance metrics; drive cross-functional adoption and capability-building. Connect with leaders across Commercial, Finance, GSM, and Operations to ensure the SIOP process supports strategic planning and tactical execution. Act as a key change agent in promoting SIOP awareness and embedding it into daily business rhythms and long-term planning. Transformation and Program Management Engagement Engage directly with the Transformation Office (TO) and/or Program Management Office (PMO) to support enterprise initiatives tied to materials management, inventory, and SIOP excellence. Represent GMM in major transformation efforts, ensuring alignment of supply chain activities with broader business objectives. Lead or support change management initiatives related to end-to-end supply chain transformation leveraging structured governance, metrics, and communication plans. Draw from previous experience in transformation environments (e.g., ERP implementations, organizational redesign, data modernization, digital transformation) to guide scalable solutions and foster adoption. Cross-Functional Influence and Transformation Collaborate across OpCo s and functions to align inventory and SIOP priorities with broader business transformation goals. Serve as a strategic advisor within GMM, helping shape long-term vision and roadmap for materials management and SIOP planning. Drive the use of digital tools and data analytics to enhance planning capabilities and support continuous improvement. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field (Masters degree preferred). 10-15+ years of experience in inventory management, materials planning, and/or SIOP within a manufacturing industry/environment. People leadership experience, with a strong record of developing teams and supporting organizational growth. Demonstrated success implementing or leading a formal SIOP process across business units or regions. Strong business acumen, with the ability to partner cross-functionally and influence at all levels of the organization. High proficiency in ERP/MRP and supply chain planning systems; experience with digital planning tools preferred. Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus. Foundational Competencies: Demonstrating the Hillenbrand Core Values Win as One: Foster collaboration across regions, functions, and levels. Partner with Possibilities: Embrace innovation and transformation. Make it Matter: Focus on results that drive enterprise value. Drive to Deliver: Commit to execution excellence and continuous improvement. Things that will help you set you apart: Able to work with a high degree of ambiguity, take ownership and set direction, experiment with different approaches, and take calculated judgement driven risks. Willingness to collaborate, fostering partnerships, promoting inclusivity and valuing diverse inputs. Demonstrating personal leadership with an ownership mindset, proactively seeking to build and influence other s knowledge and skills with a commitment to GMM strategies. Self-motivated to drive transformation by setting high personal and team goals, actively measuring performance against these goals, and tenaciously working to meet or exceed these goals which a strong focus on Say/Do ratio . Ability to effectively navigate change, with a flexible and positive approach, while anticipating the implications and preparing for likely outcomes. Adaptability to change approaches to best fit the situation, recover quickly. from setbacks, and willingness to take on new challenges and learn new skills. Demonstrating accountability and ownership for actions and results.
