Director Supply Chain Production Planning & Logistics

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Supply Chain Production Planning and Logistics to lead our NA planning function. This role is responsible for overseeing demand planning, supply planning, inventory strategy, and the execution of a mature S&OP process that aligns all business functions—including Sales, Operations, Finance, and Procurement—toward unified goals. The ideal candidate brings deep manufacturing experience and a strong track record of transforming planning capabilities to drive efficiency, service, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive the end-to-end S&OP process, ensuring consensus across demand, supply, and financial plans.
• Develop and implement integrated planning strategies for demand forecasting, production planning, capacity planning, and inventory optimization.
• Partner with executive leadership to align supply chain planning with business objectives, market trends, and customer demand.
• Identify and implement tools, technologies, and processes to improve planning accuracy, agility, and visibility.
• Oversee the deployment and optimization of planning systems and ensure data-driven decision-making.
• Lead the development of a long-range capacity plan to support global growth and operational scalability.
• Serve as the executive liaison for supply chain planning in cross-functional initiatives including new product introductions, market expansions, and cost-reduction programs.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team of planning professionals.
• Define and monitor KPIs including forecast accuracy, customer service levels, inventory turns, and S&OP adherence.
• Manage supply risk and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with procurement and logistics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
• MBA or Master's preferred
• 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain planning and operations, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven success leading a formal S&OP process in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong business acumen and experience partnering with Sales, Finance, and Production leadership.
• Expertise in ERP and advanced planning tools (e.g. SAP, Oracle).
• APICS, CPIM, or CSCP certification preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.