Director, Sales Inventory and Operations Planning

 

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives. 

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. 

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.  

 

Job Summary

Lead the transformation from a manual, fragmented planning process to a best-in-class SIOP/IBP operating model. Design, implement, and operate an integrated SIOP process that provides a reliable 18–24-month view, improves forecast accuracy, strengthens inventory performance, and aligns weekly execution to revenue and gross margin targets.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Build & Design SIOP/IBP Processes

• Develop and implement a full SIOP process including Demand Review, Supply Review, Inventory, Financial Reconciliation, and Executive IBP.
• Define planning horizons and governance: RACI, stage gates, cadence, meeting charters.

 

Operate the SIOP Process

• Own the consensus plan with strong collaboration from Sales.
• Lead monthly Demand Review, Supply Review, and Executive IBP.
• Provide weekly reporting aligned to financial revenue and margin targets.

 

Technology & Data

• Lead APS/IBP tool selection.
• Support possible ERP transition and define technology roadmap.
• Establish data governance to address current data quality.

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Performance & Financial Alignment

• Build KPI dashboards linking SIOP outputs to P&L.
• Improve forecast accuracy, OTD/OTIF, inventory turns.
• Ensure SIOP is the single source of truth for planning.

 

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead and mentor a small team by providing clear direction, coaching, and consistent performance feedback.
• Foster a collaborative and high‑performance culture that encourages accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Manage day‑to‑day workload distribution, set priorities, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Support employee development through training opportunities, development plans, and regular check‑ins.
• Maintain an inclusive and respectful work environment, addressing issues proactively and constructively.

Key KPIs

• Forecast Accuracy (MAPE)
• OTD / OTIF
• Inventory Value & Turns
• Capacity adherence
• SIOP meeting adherence
• Revenue & Gross Margin alignment

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• 10+ years in SIOP/IBP, planning, or supply chain.
• Experience designing or transforming SIOP processes.
• Experience with APS/IBP tool selection or implementation.
• Strong cross-functional influence and change leadership.
• Manufacturing experience (electronics, industrial, or automotive preferred).

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Exposure to Oracle Fusion.
• Syteline familiarity is an asset.
• Bilingual English & French

 

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We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

 

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:  As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000, select option 4.  Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.  

 

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Knowledge of French is required for positions permanently located in Quebec so incumbents can communicate with their colleagues and suppliers in Quebec as necessary. French-language training is offered to all incumbents in permanent positions in Quebec who do not have a good knowledge of French. 

 

 

Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.