Sales Operations and Inventory Planning (SOIP) Leader

About this Role

Drive optimal supply and demand balance to ensure exceptional product availability and operational efficiency. Taking ownership of our supply and demand planning, you will guarantee that market demands are fulfilled at the right time, with the exact SKUs and quantities, all at a minimum cost. You will lead Executive SOIP meetings with the Leadership Team, align sales forecasts with marketing and financial initiatives, and actively manage and develop a high-performing team. Balancing inventory levels while meeting urgent supply requirements is complex and highly demanding. You will need to constantly track forecast accuracy, navigate shifting market demands, and collaborate closely with Sales and Marketing to implement programs that reduce excess, slow-moving, or unhealthy inventory to keep our Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO) on target. This is a unique opportunity to directly impact our bottom line and operational success. By collaborating with regional SOIP and supply teams, you will optimize our entire procurement and order management lifecycle. You will have the authority to deliver crucial cost-saving initiatives and make critical push/pull adjustments to purchase orders that shape our overall supply chain efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Day-to-day, you will conduct material requirements and product performance reviews to ensure we are buying the correct SKU quantities at the right time.
• You will manage the backlog, monitor pending plant Purchase Orders (POs) to ensure delivery schedules are followed, and carefully validate Purchase Requisitions.
• Beyond procurement, you will oversee end-to-end order management, ensuring that all POs are processed in a timely and accurate manner while managing Sales Order (SO) and Delivery Order (DO) aging. Your strategic oversight will keep our delivery operations smooth and inventory levels at an absolute minimum.

Qualifications/Skills

• You hold a relevant degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Operations, or a related field.
• 10-plus-year proven track record in supply and demand planning, procurement, and inventory management, with the ability to lead executive-level SOIP meetings.
• Personally, you are an analytical problem solver and a dedicated leader who excels at cross-functional collaboration and developing team members to achieve ambitious cost-saving targets.

About LIXIL

LIXIL. A home for everyone.

Every person on the planet dreams of a better home. And at LIXIL, we're committed to making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. We make it happen with pioneering water and housing technology solutions. Home to world-leading brands like INAX, American Standard, GROHE, TOSTEM, and many more, we touch the lives of more than a billion people each day, transforming houses into homes.

Our planet is the home we all share. So how we do business matters. Our inclusive and empowering culture, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to having a positive impact on the planet are integral to our business strategy.

LIXIL today is on a journey of transformation. The world around us is changing. Technological advances. Evolving needs. New demographics. Shifting expectations. These changes serve as opportunities for solutions to be discovered and to unlock progress for all.

We invite you to make this journey with us. It is as challenging as it is inspiring. Together, we can shape the future of living. We're a home for growth, for imagination, for creativity. A home for your talent and ambition. A home for everyone.

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