Allegion Access Technologies S&OP Leader

About the Role

Allegion Access Technologies is seeking an S&OP Leader to architect and lead the monthly Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) cycle for the AAT platform. This role ensures cross-functional alignment, demand accuracy, and supply chain optimization across manufacturing and branch networks.

Responsibilities

• Monthly SIOP Execution & Demand Planning (60%)
  • Architect and lead the monthly SIOP cycle for the AAT platform, including preparing demand files, presenting forecast recommendations, facilitating demand review meetings, and driving consensus.
  • Analyze demand patterns, internal CRM data, and external market data to create demand forecast recommendations.
  • Unify demand signals from field branches with centralized manufacturing expectations to establish a single source of truth.
  • Partner with Product Managers and General Managers to align on forecast changes, including new product launches and product lifecycle adjustments.
  • Lead and facilitate monthly demand meetings for each product or customer subset, manage follow-ups, and escalate issues as needed.
  • Lead the monthly SIOP partnership meeting with senior leadership (e.g., Sales VPs, General Managers, GSC VP) to review demand changes and facilitate escalation decisions.
  • Partner with the finance team to incorporate price/cost adjustments and evaluate financial implications of demand changes.
• Supply Planning & Distribution Guidance (20%)
  • Release forecast revisions to manufacturing plants and branch operations, providing clear rationale for changes and collaborating to verify accuracy.
  • Partner with production planning teams, commercial leaders, and procurement to prioritize volumes and resolve conflicts in constrained scenarios.
  • Define and provide guidance on inventory planning across the AAT network, including branch-level and distribution center policies (safety stock methodology, re-order points, min/max, replenishment strategies).
• Systems, Data, & Report Management (10%)
  • Serve as the primary SME for SIOP within the portfolio, supporting Plants, Product Managers, General Managers, Finance, and Sales.
  • Act as the Demand Planning Tool SME, Sales Cube SME, and CRM SME, working with IT and other teams on issues and support.
  • Design and manage business requirements for AAT SIOP Dashboards and forecast tool configuration (e.g., Forecast Analysis, Monthly Attainment).
  • Set up and manage SIOP codes in ERP cross-reference tables.
  • Ensure product families are correctly identified as Forecasted/Not Forecasted and manage ProExpress/Distribution item-level forecasting.
• Continuous Improvement & Strategic Support (10%)
  • Own the AAT SIOP process definition and documentation (the Playbook) and lead Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
  • Manage ERP transitions to ensure they meet AAT’s SIOP requirements and implement M&A transitions into the SIOP process.
  • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) requirements, including meetings, setups, and forecast verification.
  • Own SIOP slides for the Monthly Operating Review (MOR).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or other quantitative field.
• 7-10 years of experience in SIOP/S&OP, supply chain management, sales, or demand planning.
• Experience working with ERP & MRP systems.
• Excellent leadership and collaboration skills, with experience influencing cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage complex data sets and dashboards.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex concepts into actionable insights.
• 25% domestic travel required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with forecasting tools or libraries and/or enterprise planning platforms.
• Experience communicating complex models to cross-functional audiences.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off.
• 401K plan with a 6% company match and no vesting period.
• Health Savings Accounts (tax-advantaged savings for healthcare expenses).
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses.
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid by Allegion).
• Life Insurance (term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Voluntary Wellness Program (earn up to $2,000 in rewards for completing wellness activities).
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work.
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back.
• CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching to leverage unique strengths.

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We embrace all differences among colleagues and within the communities where we live and work.