Dayco is a global leader in the research, design, manufacturing, and distribution of essential engine drive systems. With a 120-year legacy, we deliver high-performance aftermarket solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our customers. We create value through delivering efficient products and services coupled with reliable, innovative solutions. Partnering with major automotive, industrial, and aftermarket customers, our teams focus on continuous improvement, sustainability, and customer-driven innovation.

About the role

The SIOP Manager EMEA is a high-impact leadership role responsible for orchestrating the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning 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.

What you will do

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

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in demand and supply planning within the Automotive industry (Aftermarket experience is a plus)
• S&OP and global supply chain experience considered a strong asset
• Fluency in English
• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• ERP system experience (SAP / Oracle / CMS)
• MM/PP Key User knowledge
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, data analysis)
• Strong knowledge of Supply Chain, Inventory Planning, and S&OP processes
• Knowledge and experience using APICS global standards

Additional Information

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Smart Working: Hybrid model
• Location: Burolo (TO), Italy

Join the Dayco Team

At Dayco, we are more than a global leader in automotive solutions. We are a team of people driven by innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Joining Dayco means becoming part of an organization that values its people, encourages new ideas, and provides opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

We believe our success comes from our people. We are committed to fostering a workplace where individuals are encouraged to bring their skills, ideas, and unique perspectives to help shape our future, and Move Forward, Always!

 Equal Employment Opportunity:

Dayco is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, employment decisions are made on merit, skills, and business needs, and all qualified candidates are considered fairly, regardless of race, age, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, cultural background, disability, or any other protected attribute.