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On the heels of achieving 3X growth, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!

We're strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle - a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding. We're highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn't for everyone.

If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level - and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company's growth - we'd love to talk.

Apply below and let's start the conversation.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer is the largestU.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we've been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We're more than 5,400 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.

As a privately held, organically growing company, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.

Join Our Team

If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train - this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.

We're looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up.

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

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.

5+ years of progressive experience in demand forecasting, supply planning, or SIOP/IBP leadership roles.

Proven success in a corporate or multi-site planning role, preferably in engineered-to-order or capital equipment industries.

Strong command of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and planning tools (Kinaxis, Anaplan, etc.).

Advanced Excel and data visualization skills; experience with statistical forecasting tools is a plus.

Deep understanding of inventory optimization, safety stock modeling, and supply chain risk management. APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent certification strongly preferred. Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Core Competencies

Demand Forecasting & Analytics SIOP / Integrated Business Planning Inventory & Safety Stock Optimization ERP & Advanced Planning Systems Process Standardization & Governance Cross-Functional Leadership