Why Work at Rehlko
Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.
Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource - energy - that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today's world demands.
Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions - large and small - that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.
At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization's success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone's responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!
What We Offer
At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide: - Competitive compensation and benefits
- Work-life flexibility
- Recognition and rewards
- Development and career opportunities
- A safe and inclusive workplace
Why You Will Love this Job
***Relocation Benefits Available***
Location: Onsite/Kohler, WI
The Director of Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) is responsible for leading and continuously improving the company's end-to-end SIOP process to align demand, supply, inventory, and financial objectives. This role acts as the enterprise integrator, ensuring cross-functional alignment between Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Executive Leadership to drive service excellence, inventory optimization, and profitable growth.
This leader owns the monthly SIOP cadence, enables data-driven decision-making, and ensures the organization operates with a single, aligned plan.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Lead global demand planning, forecasting, and SIOP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning) to support accurate production scheduling and inventory optimization collaborating with commercial teams to align customer demand with operational capabilities.
- Facilitate cross-functional reviews (Demand, Supply, Reconciliation, Executive) and drive timely, data-based decisions.
- Partner with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to develop a single, aligned operating plan.
- Identify capacity, supply, demand, and inventory risks; develop scenarios and recommend trade-offs and mitigation actions.
- Present SIOP insights, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership with clear financial impact.
- Establish and track key SIOP KPIs, driving continuous improvement in forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory performance.
- Lead SIOP process maturity, including governance, cadence, tools, and analytics enhancements.
- Develop planning talent and strengthen organizational SIOP capabilities.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, planning, or operations roles.
- 5+ years leading SIOP / S&OP processes in a complex manufacturing or distribution environment.
- Strong understanding of demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and financial integration.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence executive stakeholders.
- APICS or similar supply chain certification preferred at time of application or to be obtained post-hire.
- Demonstrate strong people leadership skills and ability to build and grow high performing, cohe