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RECSCI · 23 hours ago

Senior Director of Supply Chain – Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

RECSCI is seeking a Senior Director of Supply Chain to lead global planning and execution across a complex manufacturing and sourcing network. This role is accountable for balancing supply and demand while achieving optimal inventory levels and high service performance.

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Responsibilities

Lead and institutionalize the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process
Own demand planning and production planning functions at national and global levels
Develop and execute inventory strategies aligned to revenue targets and service level objectives
Optimize inventory turns
Reduce slow- and obsolete-moving inventory (SLOB)
Lead SLOB disposition strategies
Maintain service performance metrics at or above target levels
Order fill rate
Backlog (dollars and aging)
Fill-rate cycle time
Report, analyze, and forecast inventory and service performance against budget
Identify variances and recommend corrective actions
Evaluate and improve supply chain processes through automation and simplification
Partner with Sourcing, Product Development, and IT to deliver training for systems and planning tools
Design executive-level reporting and dashboards to enable data-driven decision making
Lead annual national and international planning cycles
Support new product introductions through capacity, sourcing, and inventory planning
Provide executive-level responsiveness in a fast-paced, high-urgency environment
Support nationwide installation and fulfillment operations
Drive initiatives to improve unit fill rates while operating within approved financial plans
Leverage global sourcing opportunities to improve margins while maintaining corporate social responsibility
Monitor industry trends, cost drivers, global pricing dynamics, and macroeconomic indicators
Conduct regular operating reviews with strategic suppliers in partnership with Product Development and Sourcing leadership

Qualification

Supply Chain PlanningSales & Operations PlanningERP SystemsDemand PlanningGlobal Supply Chain ManagementProject LeadershipAnalytical SkillsExecutive CommunicationCross-Functional InfluenceThought LeadershipForecast AccuracyNegotiation SkillsOrganizational SkillsStrategic Mindset

Required

Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in supply chain planning or related disciplines
Extensive experience in manufacturing, demand planning, and global supply chain management
Proven implementation of enterprise-wide S&OP processes
Deep understanding of ERP systems; Oracle experience strongly preferred
Experience managing company-owned manufacturing operations and offshore supplier networks
Demonstrated leadership of global planning organizations
Strong analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills
Project leadership and cross-functional influence at senior levels
Strategic mindset with the ability to translate strategy into execution
Comfortable operating in ambiguous, rapidly evolving environments
Willingness and ability to travel internationally

Preferred

MBA or equivalent advanced degree
APICS CPIM certification
Recognized thought leadership within a strategic supply chain function
Proven success improving forecast accuracy and planning performance
Experience owning and executing global planning strategy
Deep understanding of business operations, financials, products, and markets
Executive-level communication, influence, and decision-making capability
Experience negotiating terms and partnerships with strategic global suppliers

Company

RECSCI

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Our team brings deep product management, engineering, and recruiting expertise.

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