Director, Supply planning

The Senior Director S&OP will be responsible for leading and optimizing the sales and operations planning (S&OP) process for a B2B distribution company. As a strategic leader, he / she will oversee a team of planners to ensure an effective balance between demand and supply, while maximizing customer satisfaction and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an S&OP strategy aligned with overall business objectives.
• Supervise and mentor a team of planners to ensure quality and consistency of supply and demand plans.
• Coordinate the monthly S&OP process, including demand forecast analysis, capacity planning, and variance management.
• Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, finance, and logistics teams to align priorities and forecasts.
• Develop and analyze performance reports to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Optimize inventory levels while minimizing costs related to overproduction or stock-outs.
• Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and evaluate the effectiveness of S&OP processes and team performance.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to demand fluctuations or supply constraints.
• Promote a culture of cross-functional collaboration and sharing of best practices within the organization.

Qualifications and skills required