Manager / Sr. Manager - SIOP and Demand Forecasting

About Virginia Transformer Corporation

Virginia Transformer Corporation (VTC) is the largest U.S.-based manufacturer of power transformers, serving utility, renewable energy, industrial, and data center markets. With operations across the U.S., Mexico, and India, VTC combines innovation, engineering expertise, and a strong customer focus to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions.

Position Summary

Virginia Transformer Corporation is seeking a Manager / Sr. Manager of SIOP and Demand Forecasting to lead enterprise-wide demand forecasting, supply planning strategy, and inventory optimization across our manufacturing and global supplier network. This corporate-level role is responsible for establishing and running the SIOP process, ensuring supply and demand alignment, optimizing working capital, and enabling scalable growth in a high-mix, engineer-to-order environment.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP / SIOP) , and building forecasting models , with a proven track record of driving planning excellence across complex, multi-site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise demand forecasting and supply planning, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer requirements, and financial targets.
• Develop and implement advanced forecasting models using historical data, market intelligence, and collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Product, and Finance.
• Design and execute supply planning strategies that balance service levels, capacity constraints, and cost efficiency across the global supply chain.
• Establish and maintain inventory management policies, including safety stock and buffers, based on variability, lead times, and risk profiles.
• Establish, lead, and continuously improve the SIOP process , facilitating cross-functional alignment between commercial, operational, and financial plans.
• Leverage ERP and advanced analytics tools to improve forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and supply chain agility.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, and Engineering to ensure material availability and readiness.

Qualifications

Core Competencies