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Full Time SR Leadership Phoenix, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1060

About Sterling

Sterling Site Access Solutions is the nation's leader in sustainable site access, supporting energy infrastructure and large-scale construction projects across the United States. Guided by our vision of Building a Better Tomorrow, we help customers address complex access challenges, manage risk, control costs, and maintain project schedules.

Through our mission to move people, projects, and communities forward, Sterling provides innovative materials, engineered solutions, and access services that support safer and more sustainable project execution. As America's largest manufacturer of TerraLam® cross-laminated timber mats, we combine advanced U.S.-based manufacturing with a broad portfolio of site access products and services.

At Sterling, talented people have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping customers deliver critical infrastructure and construction projects. Our culture is grounded in safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and we value individuals who are committed to solving challenges and driving better outcomes. If you love owning what's next for your career and a growing organization, Sterling is where you can call home.

About the Role

The Vice President of Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) will lead the process that aligns demand, supply, inventory, and financial objectives across Sterling’s Site Access Mat Sales, Mat Rental, and Structural businesses. This executive leader will design and execute a disciplined monthly SIOP cadence, strengthen planning and forecasting capabilities, and partner cross-functionally to support growth, customer service, operational performance, and working capital objectives.

Leadership Responsibility: This role will lead key inventory, supply chain, and forecasting functions.

Travel: Limited overnight travel, approximately 25%.

• Develop, implement, and lead the company’s monthly SIOP process, including demand, supply, and executive reviews.
• Educate and engage the broader organization on SIOP processes, emphasizing timely communication, transparency, and effective use of company systems.
• Incorporate weekly rental fleet supply and demand review data into the SIOP process, as appropriate.

• Lead a SIOP cadence that supports Site Access Mat Sales, Mat Rental, and Structural businesses across near-, mid-, and long-term planning horizons.
• Support the development of appropriate planning levels and safety stock strategies for finished goods and raw materials, including product type, stage of completion, region, and other key dimensions.
• Partner with Finance to develop multiple planning scenarios that support long-range financial planning.

• Oversee monthly demand planning reviews that incorporate open orders, CRM data, customer insights, and market trends.
• Lead supply reviews to balance production, procurement, and inventory levels; identify gaps and recommend actions to address imbalances during executive review.
• Provide leadership to the VP, Lumber Supply Chain to ensure supply chain priorities are aligned with organizational goals.

• Develop, measure, and report key performance indicators related to the SIOP process, including forecast accuracy, inventory turns, utilization, lead time, on-time delivery, and rental business return on net assets.
• Integrate newly available Fleet RFID data into the SIOP process to enhance fleet management insights and performance metrics.

• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and customer focus.
• Demonstrate consistent commitment to Sterling’s vision, mission, policies, and procedures.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships to support departmental needs and broader business objectives.
• Support cross-training within the team and across departments to strengthen continuity and backup coverage.

• 8–10 years of experience in SIOP, supply chain management, operations planning, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and building or maturing a SIOP process within an organization.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Proven ability to develop talent and build high-performing teams.

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of additional BI tools or technologies.
• Broad experience in operations and supply chain management.
• Experience in asset-rental, building products, industrial, or equipment-rental businesses.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options to support your healthcare and dependent care needs
• Company-paid Life Insurance benefit of $25,000
• Optional voluntary benefits, including supplemental Life Insurance, Disability coverage, and Pet Insurance
• Generous paid time off, including Company Holidays, Vacation, Personal Time, and Parental Leave
• Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution
• A culture that values employee well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance

At Sterling, you will help shape planning and supply chain capabilities for a company known for innovative, sustainable site access solutions and extensive experience supporting complex construction environments. This role offers the opportunity to build scalable processes, influence enterprise decision-making, and collaborate with leaders across the business to improve how Sterling serves customers and manages growth.

Sterling is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants and employees without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law. Sterling provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. This posting describes the general nature and level of work expected and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or qualifications.

The estimated salary range may vary based on the candidate's experience and qualifications. The good faith estimated salary range ($200,000-$230,000) does not include eligibility for an annual performance bonus.