Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.
Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands.
Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.
At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!
What We Offer
At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:
Competitive compensation and benefits
Work-life flexibility
Recognition and rewards
Development and career opportunities
A safe and inclusive workplace
Why You Will Love this Job
***Relocation Benefits Available***
Location: Onsite/Kohler, WI
The Director of Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) is responsible for leading and continuously improving the company’s end-to-end SIOP process to align demand, supply, inventory, and financial objectives. This role acts as the enterprise integrator, ensuring cross-functional alignment between Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Executive Leadership to drive service excellence, inventory optimization, and profitable growth.
This leader owns the monthly SIOP cadence, enables data-driven decision-making, and ensures the organization operates with a single, aligned plan.
Specific Responsibilities:
Lead global demand planning, forecasting, and SIOP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning) to support accurate production scheduling and inventory optimization collaborating with commercial teams to align customer demand with operational capabilities.
Facilitate cross‑functional reviews (Demand, Supply, Reconciliation, Executive) and drive timely, data‑based decisions.
Partner with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to develop a single, aligned operating plan.
Identify capacity, supply, demand, and inventory risks; develop scenarios and recommend trade‑offs and mitigation actions.
Present SIOP insights, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership with clear financial impact.
Establish and track key SIOP KPIs, driving continuous improvement in forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory performance.
Lead SIOP process maturity, including governance, cadence, tools, and analytics enhancements.
Develop planning talent and strengthen organizational SIOP capabilities.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, planning, or operations roles.
5+ years leading SIOP / S&OP processes in a complex manufacturing or distribution environment.
Strong understanding of demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and financial integration.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence executive stakeholders.
APICS or similar supply chain certification preferred at time of application or to be obtained post-hire.
Demonstrate strong people leadership skills and ability to build and grow high performing, cohesive teams in a matrix environment.
Strong problem-solving, communication and presentation skills are required.
Must be goal oriented, results driven and able to work independently
**Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
About Us
Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at http://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are.
In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching, and more!?
Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
It is the policy of Rehlko to comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and corresponding national, state, local, or other applicable laws. Rehlko will not discriminate against any qualified associate or applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person's physical or mental disability. Rehlko will provide a reasonable accommodation to associates or applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require an accommodation in the application process or during the course of employment, please contact [email protected]. Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Our Values
Curiosity – Seek, learn, share
Trust – Go farther together
Pace – Focus to go faster
Excellence – Find the win every day
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, planning, or operations roles
- 5+ years leading SIOP / S&OP processes in a complex manufacturing or distribution environment
- Strong understanding of demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and financial integration
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence executive stakeholders
- APICS or similar supply chain certification
- Strong people leadership skills and ability to build high performing teams
- Strong problem-solving, communication and presentation skills
- Goal oriented, results driven and able to work independently
Rehlko Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Rehlko and has not been reviewed or approved by Rehlko.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair-to-competitive across many roles, with professional tracks like project management, engineering leadership, and sales often aligning well with market levels. Role and geography differences are acknowledged but compensation is frequently characterized as good or competitive.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive and good value, including medical, dental, vision, mental‑health/EAP resources, and HSA‑compatible options. Cost and coverage are often portrayed as favorable in the U.S.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave provisions are emphasized for both birthing and non‑birthing parents. Additional family supports such as milk‑shipping services reinforce a family‑friendly offering.
Rehlko Insights
What We Do
Rehlko is a global leader in energy resilience, delivering the solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Formerly, for more than 100 years as Kohler Energy, our teams have excelled, reliably meeting today’s energy needs while planning for tomorrow’s. Now, with a new name and increased focus, we are giving our customers more control over where energy is sourced and where it goes, from industrial applications to your own backyard. Our solutions give people the resilience they need to keep building a brighter future, together. At Rehlko, we innovate relentlessly because we know we don’t just offer energy solutions – we are creating an energy resilient world for a better future. We provide worldwide solutions thanks to our regional locations in NA, EMEA, LATAM, APAC, and India. Learn more about our products: Power Systems North America: https://www.powersystems.rehlko.com Power Systems EMEA: https://www.powersystems.rehlko.com/emea Engines: https://www.engines.rehlko.com Rehlko’s affiliated brands include Kohler Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Curtis Instruments, and Clarke Energy.
