Role Purpose
The BU SIOP Leader is the owner of the business operating system, responsible for transforming and governing the end-to-end SIOP process across BU FLOW. This role integrates demand, engineering, operations, and finance into one single plan and ensures execution excellence as a competitive advantage. The objective is not to run a planning process — but to run the business through SIOP.
Scope, Scale & Complexity of the Role
Business Scale:
• $1.0B+ revenue scope across BU FLOW
• Majority of value in CTO and ETO models
Operational Footprint:
• Global multi-site network across Americas, EMEA, APAC
• Mix of STD, CTO, ETO sites and service centers
• Several high-complexity, mixed-model sites
Complexity Drivers:
• Multi-model supply chain (STD, CTO, ETO)
• Engineering as a core constraint
• Shared resources across product categories
• Mixed-site structural complexity
Strategic Context:
• BU FLOW is primarily a CTO/ETO-driven business
• SIOP is the governing system enabling execution excellence
Key Responsibilities
• Define and govern the federated SIOP model across categories
• Lead Executive SIOP and enable BU-level decisions
• Integrate demand, supply, engineering, and financial planning
• Ensure model-specific planning logic (STD, CTO, EPC, EAT)
• Own financial integration (AOP, X+Y, gap analysis)
• Lead SIOP transformation and maturity roadmap
• Drive cross-category alignment and resource arbitration
Organization & Interfaces
• Reports to Group ISC Leader
• Works with GMs, Operations, Engineering, Finance
• Leads Category SIOP Leads within a federated model
Key Performance Indicators
• X+Y forecast accuracy
• Revenue & margin delivery vs plan
• Inventory & working capital performance
• SIOP maturity and decision speed
• Model-specific KPIs
Profile & Experience
• 8–12+ years in Supply Chain / SIOP / Operations
• Experience in CTO/ETO environment preferred
• Strong cross-functional leadership and transformation experience
• Strong financial acumen
• Ability to operate at strategic and operational levels
Role Positioning
This is not a planning role.
This role is a business leadership position that owns the execution system of the BU. 30% travel required.
Equal Opportunity EmployerPentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.
Pentair Hanover Park, Illinois, USA Office
1040 Muirfield Drive, Hanover Park, United States, 60133
Pentair North Aurora, Illinois, USA Office
800 Airport Road, North Aurora, United States, 60506
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