Director of Supply Planning & Procurement

Position Title: Director of Supply Planning & Procurement

Location: Milan 4905

Department: Production/Warehouse

Employment Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Compensation: $180,000 - $190,000 / year

Director of Supply Planning & Procurement

The Director of Supply Planning & Procurement will lead the transformation of multiple departments by unifying dispersed procurement functions, strengthening ownership of Master Planning within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, and modernizing procurement operations through enhanced planning discipline, process alignment, and automation.

This role requires a hands-on, forward-thinking leader capable of assessing current processes, aligning cross-functional teams, and building a scalable procurement and supply planning capability. The Director will play a key role in shifting the organization toward system-driven purchasing, where planning signals generated within the ERP environment guide procurement decisions, inventory strategy, and supplier coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Unify Procurement Operations

• Consolidate procurement activities currently operating across multiple departments
• Establish a clear operating model for sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management
• Align teams around common processes, performance metrics, and accountability

Own Supply Planning Integration

• Lead procurement alignment with Master Planning in Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
• Ensure planning signals drive purchasing activity and inventory strategy
• Improve demand visibility and supply planning coordination across the business

Evaluate and Strengthen the Team

• Assess current procurement roles, workflows, and responsibilities
• Align team structure to support a unified procurement and planning function
• Clarify ownership of supplier management, purchasing execution, and planning support

Drive Process Modernization

• Identify opportunities to streamline procurement workflows
• Reduce manual processes through automation and improved system utilization
• Partner with technology teams to introduce AI enabled and digital workflows where appropriate

Strengthen Supplier Performance

• Establish vendor performance metrics and supplier accountability
• Improve lead time reliability, cost visibility, and procurement responsiveness
• Support strategic supplier relationships that align with operational goals

Position type

• Full time

Job Qualifications

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• 8 to 15 years of procurement, supply chain, or planning leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience owning or operating ERP driven supply planning (such as Master Planning in Dynamics 365, SAP MRP, or Oracle planning tools), including translating planning signals into procurement execution.
• Experience operating within ERP driven supply chain environments (Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Demonstrated success improving procurement or planning operations

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong operational leadership
• Process redesign and change management experience
• Comfortable working with ERP planning tools and supply chain data
• Experience introducing automation or digital workflow improvements

Physical Requirements : N/A

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 10.5 Paid Holidays
• Career Development Opportunities

About Group O

At Group O, it’s our employees who we value most. That’s why we provide a supportive environment where employees are given every opportunity to excel. Group O offers a wide variety of careers with room for professional growth and advancement, and we are always looking for motivated individuals to join our team. At Group O, our employees’ health and well-being is equally as important as the work they perform. We back up that philosophy by providing a competitive benefits package that supports now and for their future.

In 1974, Bob Ontiveros saw an opportunity to live the American dream and build a company for himself and his family. 50 years later, the packaging company he originally founded out of the back of his station wagon - Group O is ranked by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as one of the top five Latino-owned businesses in the country. Group O has gained prestige for helping Fortune 500 companies like Samsung, Michelin, Caterpillar, and PepsiCo turn their most complex business challenges into centers of profitability and efficiency. Headquartered in Milan, IL, Group O employs over 1,200 employees.

Group O is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, and sexual orientation. If you require accommodations to participate in the job application process, please contact [email protected], we will work with you to meet your needs. Information provided by applicants will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. We respect your privacy and will handle your application data in accordance with our privacy policy.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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