Divergent · 22 hours ago
Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) Lead
Torrance, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $191K/yrDivergent is a technology company that has developed an innovative factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS). The SIOP Lead is responsible for orchestrating the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning process, ensuring cross-functional alignment and the feasibility of long-range plans in a high-growth environment.
3D PrintingAerospaceAutomotiveEmbedded SoftwareGreenTechIndustrial AutomationIndustrial ManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead the end‑to‑end SIOP process (demand, supply, inventory, and consensus) on a monthly cadence, ensuring timely inputs, scenario analysis, and clear decisions at each step
Facilitate cross‑functional SIOP meetings, aligning Sales, Programs, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance around a single, agreed demand and supply plan
Maintain data input/output sources of truth, update cadence expectations, holding stakeholders accountable for accurate and timely inputs into SIOP process and related planning tools (ERP, BI)
Partner closely with data and product teams to help lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of advanced analytics, dashboards, and scenario‑modeling capabilities that support SIOP maturity progression
Perform gap analyses between demand and supply, identify risks and opportunities, and drive mitigation plans including alternate sourcing, outsourcing, overtime, or demand‑shaping options
Partner with Finance to ensure the SIOP plan is aligned with the financial plan and supports revenue or other financial targets
Lead or support continuous improvement projects related to forecasting, planning parameters, lead times, and inventory policies across plants and distribution networks
Provide clear executive‑level SIOP reporting, including risk/opportunity summaries, scenario recommendations, and trade‑off implications
Coach and develop planners and cross‑functional contributors on SIOP concepts, metrics, and best practices to embed SIOP as a core management process
Implement and maintain SIOP playbooks, calendars, and standard work, ensuring process discipline as the organization scales across sites, product lines, or business units
Qualification
Required
Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field
Progressive experience in demand planning, supply planning, production planning, program management, or S&OP/SIOP leadership within advanced manufacturing, electronics, aerospace, medical devices, or related technology‑intensive sectors
Demonstrated ability to define and implement processes in a growing business
Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with a proven ability to influence and drive decisions cross-functionally and at all levels of an organization (executive leadership to execution teams)
Experience leading impactful cross-functional projects involving data and business processes
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and advanced planning or analytics tools (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, o9, Power BI, or similar)
Solid understanding of key supply chain concepts: forecasting, capacity planning, inventory optimization, lead‑time management, and product lifecycle management
Preferred
Growth mindset with a track record of building or maturing processes, not just operating in steady state environments
Comfort operating in fast-changing, ambiguous environments with imperfect data and time-constrained decisions
Systems thinker who sees end-to-end value streams and can simplify complex data and business planning processes into high level visuals and discussions for decision-making
Data driven and highly analytical, comfortable challenging assumptions and using facts to resolve conflicts
Strong collaborator who breaks down functional silos and creates shared ownership of the plan
Bias for action, with a focus on execution, follow through, and measurable results
Highly organized, detail oriented, and comfortable operating with urgency and ambiguity while still driving structure and accountability
Strong influencer and facilitator who can navigate conflicting priorities, challenge assumptions, and align senior leaders and technical teams around difficult tradeoff decisions
Benefits
Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.
Company
Divergent
Divergent is a developer of Divergent Adaptive Production System a software-hardware solution to replace traditional vehicle manufacturing.
Founded in 2013
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.11BKey Investors
RochefortBridge BankHexagon
2025-09-15Series E· $250M
2025-09-15Debt Financing· $40M
2024-06-27Debt Financing· $47M
Leadership Team
Kevin Czinger
Founder, Lead Inventor & Executive Chairman
Matt Manske
Senior Director, Platform Software Development, Software R&D
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