OPX Strategic Planning & SIOP Leader
About the role
As the OPX Strategic Planning and SIOP Leader, you will be responsible for establishing, governing, and maturing Westinghouse's enterprise Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) capability across both resource-based and manufacturing-based planning processes. You will establish the enterprise framework, standards, governance, metrics, and capability development for SIOP, while business units retain ownership of execution and operational planning. You will act as a central enterprise integrator and will ensure alignment of demand with capacity, capabilities, and critical constraints to support proactive risk management and informed executive decision-making. Additionally, you will align and integrate processes with the New Plant Business area to support cross-business interfaces.
Key Responsibilities
Own and define the enterprise SIOP/IBP strategy, operating model, and governance framework across both resource-based and product-based planning
Establish and lead the SIOP governance structure, including monthly executive SIOP/IBP cycles, standardized calendars, decision forums, and escalation paths
Drive executive alignment by enabling structured, data-driven decision-making tied to corporate strategy and financial objectives
Develop enterprise-wide standards, policies, and best practices to ensure consistency and scalability across all business units
Lead the integration of demand, supply, and financial plans across manufacturing, procurement, distribution, and finance that support both short- and long-term business objectives
Partner with Accounting and Production Planning to align SIOP outputs with the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and budgeting processes
Facilitate monthly Demand Reviews across business segments to evaluate sales-to-forecast performance and adjust forecasts proactively
Develop and standardize enterprise-wide capacity planning and modeling frameworks across roles, skillsets, and production capabilities
Identify and manage constraints, ensuring optimized trade-offs between service levels, cost, and capacity utilization
Review production scheduling across multiple sites, ensuring SIOP outputs are effectively translated into actionable site-level plans
Lead enterprise scenario modeling, trade-off analysis, and risk-based planning to support executive decision-making
Provide leadership with clear insights into constraints, risks, and potential business impacts, along with recommended actions
Proactively identify planning gaps, forecast risks, and capacity constraints; implement mitigation strategies to improve service levels and reduce lead times
Lead ERP and advanced planning system enhancements (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics) to support scalable and automated planning processes
Drive system improvements to enable visibility into key planning inputs such as AOP vs. forecast, demand drivers, and capacity data
Implement dashboards, planning funnels, and reporting tools to enhance planner productivity and decision-making
Transition planning processes from manual and siloed workflows to integrated, data-driven systems
Define, monitor, and govern enterprise SIOP KPIs including forecast accuracy, capacity utilization, inventory optimization, OTIF delivery, and risk exposure
Conduct regular performance reviews to identify improvement opportunities and drive accountability across functions
Develop and execute a multi-year SIOP maturity roadmap, including capability assessments and continuous improvement initiatives
Build and lead a global SIOP community of practice to standardize processes and elevate planning capabilities
Partner across Engineering, Operations, HR, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure alignment and enterprise-wide execution
Drive stakeholder engagement and leadership buy-in by demonstrating the value of SIOP processes and outcomes
Establish and lead recurring stakeholder meetings and forums to align on business priorities, risks, and operational impacts
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related discipline
10+ years of experience in enterprise planning, operations strategy, or integrated business planning
Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional planning processes
Strong understanding of workforce and operational capacity planning
Experience in engineering-intensive, project-based, or professional services environments
Background in enterprise transformation, internal consulting, or advisory roles
Experience governing or integrating resource-based and manufacturing-based SIOP processes
Familiarity with SIOP / IBP platforms or advanced planning analytics
Pay
The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $144,000.00 to $180,000.00 per year.
Schedule
This is a mobile role that is required on site 2-3 days per week.
Benefits
We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $144,000.00 to $180,000.00 per year.
Westinghouse offers a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The benefits include:
Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
Employee Referral Program
Why Westinghouse?
Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:
Safety and Quality
Integrity and Trust
Customer Focus and Innovation
Speed and Passion to Win
Teamwork and Accountability
While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities