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Director of Supply Chain Planning & Logistics

Walker Edison
West Jordan, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/2/2025

Director of Supply Chain Planning & Logistics

Reports To : Chief Operations Officer

Location : West Jordan UT / Remote with Monthly Travel as required.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Director of Supply Chain Planning & Logistics to lead our Team and optimize the end-to-end supply chain planning & logistics processes for a leading Omni-Channel furniture company. This role is critical to leading demand forecasting, inventory management, production planning, and supply chain operations that align with our business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring a data-driven approach to decision-making, a deep understanding of supply chain management, exceptional communication and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Working with Sr Leadership, Operations, and Sourcing Teams, develop and implement supply chain strategies to meet sales objectives within optimized cost and service parameters.
  • Oversee monthly demand forecasting, sales and operations planning (S&OP), and execution meeting revenue, service and cost objectives.
  • Drive the adoption of advanced planning tools, technologies, and analytics to improve forecasting accuracy and decision-making benefiting overall inventory performance.
  • Maintain supply chain model planning variables and inputs to ensure supply accuracy supporting commitments.
  • Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for supply chain planning, such as forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and service levels. Drive systematic improvement of same across the organization.
  • Establish inventory policies and targets to balance customer service levels with cost efficiency.
  • Support new product TTM objectives and subsequent ramp to volume as required.
  • Align supply chain plans with overall business goals, market trends, and customer demand.
  • Ensure the availability of products to meet customer demands while minimizing out of stock and excess inventory incidences.
  • Execute supply purchasing plan within budget and lead time constraints. Work with regional supplier management teams to forecast supplier demand, securing capacity and lead-time commitments.
  • Negotiate annual freight contracts meeting network inbound and outbound demand, service and cost objectives.
  • Partner with product, operations and sales teams to streamline processes and improve supply chain performance.
  • Lead and mentor a team of planners and analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
  • Provide training and career development opportunities for team members.
  • Working with process owners, identify opportunities for process improvement and lead initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency.
  • Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership on supply chain performance and improvement plans.

Qualifications

Education :

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
  • Master’s degree and / or MBA a plus.
  • APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM).
  • Six Sigma or Lean certifications a plus.
  • Experience :

  • 8 years of experience in supply chain planning or a related field, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven track record of success in demand forecasting, inventory management, and S&OP processes.
  • Skills & Competencies :

  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in supply chain planning tools & systems.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to manage complex projects and drive results.
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