Director of Planning

Director of Planning

The Director of Planning will lead the strategic direction, execution, and continuous improvement of integrated planning processes – spanning demand planning, supply (inventory) planning, and the full Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle – to support scalable growth and efficient operations. This role is critical to driving supply chain excellence, enabling cross-functional alignment, and providing clear visibility into inventory health and business performance. The ideal candidate is a proactive, collaborative leader with deep expertise across the end-to-end planning function, a strong analytical mindset, and a demonstrated ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Key responsibilities include:

• Own, and continuously improve the end-to-end Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle, ensuring alignment across Demand, Supply, Finance, Commercial teams, Marketing, Logistics and Procurement.
• Facilitate the monthly S&OP process including pre-S&OP meetings, executive S&OP review, and all supporting workstreams (demand review, supply review, financial reconciliation).
• Run and execute Demand Planning (DP), Production/Master Planning (MPS), Distribution Planning (DRP) and Material Planning (MRP)
• Drive the creation of integrated business plans that balance customer service, inventory investment, and financial targets.
• Develop and maintain S&OP metrics and KPIs to monitor the effectiveness of the planning process
• Ensure compliance with and reinforcement of the rules outlined in the S&OP and S&OE Playbook
• Lead scenario planning and what-if analysis to prepare the business for potential disruptions, demand swings, or capacity constraints.
• Champion S&OP maturity improvements, evolving the process from operational coordination to an integrated business management tool.
• Ensure that the S&OP process maintains its routine and cadence, securing the active participation of all cross-functional areas to drive alignment, a single plan, and added value for the organization.
• Advance the S&OP framework by leveraging best practices, emerging trends, external data streams, and technology to establish a continuous improvement mindset

Additionally, the role involves:

• Leading the development and execution of inventory and supply strategies to meet service level targets and financial (working capital) objectives.
• Overseeing the supply planning process and inputs into S&OP, including optimizing Amazon FG inventory.
• Owning and leading the demand planning process, developing statistical and consensus-based forecasts across all channels (eCommerce, retail, DTC) and SKUs.
• Monitoring critical KPIs, trend reports, and inventory health to inform decision-making and mitigate risks.
• Building and leading a high-performing planning team encompassing demand planning, supply planning, and S&OP functions.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or related field. Supplemented by a MBA or S&OP courses/trainings.
• 10+ years of experience in S&OP and/or planning and 8+ years in leadership roles.
• 5+ years of FMCG experience.
• Proven expertise in demand planning methodologies, statistical forecasting, and consensus-based planning processes.
• Experience with demand and supply planning software.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills with a business-oriented mindset.

Skills include:

• Hard Skills: Demand planning, Inventory management, KPI management, Forecasting, Strategic planning, Data analysis.
• Soft Skills: Resourcefulness and doer mindset; high emotional intelligence and assertiveness; stress management; leadership, personality and team building; organized and productive use of time; critical thinking, methodical and analytical; honesty and strong ethical principles; customer service centric; strategic vision; English proficiency.

Annual base salary gross: $150,000 – 175,000. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary range for this position. The base salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other benefits include performance bonus program, generous time-off, flexible schedules, comprehensive health insurance (several options to choose from), 401k program with company match, paid parental leave, company paid disability insurance, and bulletproof.com store discount & credit.