Senior Director OF Supply Chain
Novolex
Company Overview Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs. Why Choose Us? Our Sustainability Commitment The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives. Job Description This is a hybrid position. Role Overview The Senior Director, Supply Chain Planning - leads supply chain planning for two business units and reports directly to the VP of Supply Chain Capabilities. This role provides enterprise-level leadership across Supply Planning, Production Planning, Master Planning, and Scheduling through two Director-level direct reports who oversee day-to-day planning execution across their respective areas. Key Responsibilities Leadership Lead supply chain planning across two business units through two Director-level direct reports Represent the Supply Chain to support the company’s strategic initiatives while successfully managing their normal responsibilities Driving the organization towards KPI targets in Delivery, Inventory and Cost Supporting SIOP process by escalating decision making up the organization to resolve cross-business conflicts and drive resolution of issues preventing the attainment of production plans Manage, coach, and develop two Directors responsible for Supply Planning, Production Planning, Master Planning, and Scheduling Ensure the Directors provide clear ownership, governance, and execution discipline across planning and scheduling teams Lead others and extend influence beyond the Supply Chain Planning team Communication Communicate with multiple levels of the business, including the executive level Present polished and concise data and recommendations with good decision quality Facilitate cross-functional alignment on key trade-offs, risks, and scenarios Prepare executives with structured insights, recommendations, and decision options Analytics/Decision Making Analyzing capacity constraints and ensuring alignment of service, inventory and cost targets Drive fact-based decision-making using standardized planning data and scenarios Ensure decisions balance service, cost, inventory, and revenue objectives Translate business strategy into planning priorities and decision criteria Enable alignment between strategic plans, financial plans, and operational plans Assist in the continuous improvement of Supply Chain processes and systems Qualifications BA/BS required; degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred. MBA or advanced degree a plus. 10+ years of progressive supply chain planning, operations, or manufacturing leadership experience in a multi-site environment. 5+ years leading managers or director-level leaders with accountability across planning, scheduling, inventory, and service performance. Proven ability to lead across multiple business units, influence senior stakeholders, and drive cross-functional alignment with Commercial, Operations, Finance, and Customer Supply Chain. Strong understanding of Supply Planning, Production Planning, Master Planning, Scheduling, SIOP/IBP, capacity planning, inventory management, and ERP/APS systems. Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into executable planning priorities, governance routines, and measurable performance improvement. Strong executive communication skills with the ability to simplify complex data, frame trade-offs, and make clear recommendations. Advanced analytical capability with proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and planning tools; SAP and Blue Yonder/JDA experience preferred. High sense of urgency, ownership, and accountability with a track record of resolving service, cost, inventory, and execution gaps. Willingness to travel as needed to support business unit, plant, and leadership requirements. Leadership Competencies Enterprise leadership: Leads across business units, functions, and sites with clear direction and accountability. Talent development: Builds Director-level capability, succession strength, and disciplined planning routines. Strategic execution: Converts business priorities into operating plans, governance cadence, and measurable outcomes. Executive influence: Communicates clearly with senior leaders, frames decisions, and drives alignment on trade-offs. Operational discipline: Establishes strong planning standards, decision rights, escalation paths, and follow-through. Change leadership: Drives transformation, improves ways of working, and builds a culture of urgency and ownership. Analytical judgment: Uses data, scenarios, and business context to balance service, inventory, cost, and revenue impact. Key Performance Indicators Case Fill Rate / Customer Service Level performance versus target Production plan attainment and schedule adherence across assigned business units Inventory performance, including Days on Hand, inventory turns, and slow-moving / obsolete inventory reduction Forecast-to-supply alignment and demonstrated closure of supply gaps to demand Capacity constraint identification, escalation, and resolution cycle time Planning data accuracy, system discipline, and adherence to planning governance cadence Director and team performance against agreed goals, development plans, and accountability expectations SIOP/IBP input quality, decision readiness, and execution of approved planning decisions Cost-to-serve and working capital impact tied to planning decisions Cross-functional issue resolution effectiveness with Operations, Commercial, Finance, and Customer Supply Chain A reasonable estimate of the current range is $220,000-$240,000k+ bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation, and sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program. Company Benefits What You'll Get From Us Benefits With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work. Community Engagement At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work. Training and Development We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization. Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Formerly Pactiv Evergreen #J-18808-Ljbffr
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