Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Euclid - 22801
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Distribution/Logistics
Pay Grade and Range: ASC010-P5 Min: 116,671.00 - Mid: 155,561.00
Bonus Plan: AIP
Target Bonus: 20,0

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Role Summary

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Manager to define, stand up, and lead a global Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process across the enterprise. This role will be responsible for designing and implementing a standardized, scalable SIOP framework that aligns commercial, supply chain, finance, and manufacturing functions to drive improved forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, and customer service levels.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in SIOP/S&OP processes, strong leadership and change management skills, and a proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders in a complex, global manufacturing environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Design & Implement SIOP Framework: Develop and deploy a comprehensive enterprise-wide SIOP process, including governance, cadence, tools, and performance metrics.

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Facilitate alignment across commercial, supply chain, finance, and operations teams to ensure integrated planning and decision-making.

• Process Ownership & Maturity: Own the global SIOP process and roadmap, continuously improving maturity, adoption, and business impact.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Partner with digital and analytics teams to leverage data and technology for demand planning, scenario modeling, and KPI tracking.

• Change Management: Lead organizational change efforts to embed SIOP into business culture, including training, communication, and stakeholder engagement.

• Executive Reporting: Provide regular updates and insights to senior leadership on SIOP performance, risks, and opportunities.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• 10+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, or commercial planning, with at least 3 years leading SIOP/S&OP processes.

• Experience in a global manufacturing environment required.

• Strong understanding of demand planning, inventory management, and supply chain analytics.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive enterprise-wide initiatives.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience with digital planning tools (e.g., SAP IBP, Kinaxis, o9, etc.) is a plus.

What Success Looks Like

• Standing up of a process which features engagement up and down the organization and drives aligned decision-making

• Replication of the process across multiple business units and subsidiaries

• KPI tracking and actions to drive improvements

• Maturity assessments and demonstrated efforts to improve the process

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Director Global Strategic Sourcing, Logistics & Transportation

• Direct Reports: None

• Key Interfaces: Regional Business Leadership Teams, Supply Chain, IT, Finance, Operations, and External Consulting Partners

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.