SIOP Director – San Antonio
Location: San Antonio, TX
Business Unit: Military, Helicopters & Energy (MH&E) / Commercial Engine Services (CES)
Travel: Occasional, as required
Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and expertise to tackle aviation’s toughest challenges. Our San Antonio site plays a critical role in supporting both military and commercial engine programs, delivering disassembly, inspection, repair, and assembly services across multiple platforms.
StandardAero’s San Antonio site has approximately 900 employees today and a growth path to more than 1,300 employees and $1.5–$2B in revenue over the next five years, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a site central to StandardAero’s long-term growth strategy.
What You’ll Do
The San Antonio SIOP Leader is responsible for developing, leading, and continuously improving the site’s Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process. This role ensures alignment between customer demand, operational capacity, inventory strategy, and financial objectives.
Acting as the single point of accountability for requirements into Operations, this role partners closely with Sales, Programs, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance to drive predictable execution, strong customer performance, and profitable growth. This position leads through influence and collaboration and does not have direct reports.
Key Responsibilities
Demand Planning & Forecasting
- Lead cross-functional demand planning activities to deliver accurate, timely forecasts aligned with customer and commercial requirements.
- Partner with Sales, Program Management, Commercial, and Finance to review and validate demand assumptions.
- Improve forecast accuracy and demand visibility across short-, mid-, and long-term planning horizons.
- Align demand plans with capacity, supply, and inventory strategies in partnership with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering.
- Lead scenario planning and risk mitigation efforts to address capacity constraints and demand variability.
SIOP Strategy & Governance
- Develop and lead the site SIOP strategy in alignment with StandardAero’s enterprise objectives and growth plans.
- Establish governance, standard processes, and performance metrics to ensure consistency, accountability, and effective decision-making.
- Lead monthly and quarterly SIOP reviews with senior leadership, providing insights on demand, supply, financial alignment, and risk.
- Present clear trade-offs and recommendations to support data-driven decisions.
Inventory & Working Capital
- Partner with Supply Chain and Finance to balance customer service, inventory health, and working capital objectives.
- Monitor and improve inventory turns, aging, and obsolescence.
- Drive accountability for inventory and working capital targets tied to financial performance.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field required
Experience
- 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, operations, or planning
- Proven success leading SIOP or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) in complex, regulated, or global environments
- Strong financial acumen with experience aligning operational execution to business objectives
Skills & Capabilities
- Expertise in demand planning, capacity planning, supply chain management, and inventory optimization
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence across functions and levels
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and advanced planning tools
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA strongly preferred
- APICS / ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent)
Why StandardAero
- Be part of a global aerospace organization with a strong safety and quality culture
- Work on complex military and commercial aviation programs
- Collaborate with experienced teams across engineering, operations, and supply chain
- Make a visible impact at a high-growth site with enterprise-level scale
Work Environment
This role is based in San Antonio and involves a combination of office and shop-floor presence. Occasional travel and customer interaction may be required.
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
