Director of Supply Chain Planning & Logistics
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Director of Supply Chain Planning & Logistics

Reports To: Chief Operations Officer

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

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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.

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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.