Associate Director - End to End Planning Capabilities

Job Description

• This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Associate Director - End to End Planning Capabilities in the United States. This strategic leadership role offers the opportunity to shape and optimize global supply chain planning processes within a highly regulated and innovation-driven environment. The position focuses on building and governing end-to-end planning capabilities across demand, supply, production, inventory, and network operations to support enterprise-wide decision-making. Working cross-functionally with manufacturing, commercial, finance, IT, quality, and regulatory teams, you will help drive operational excellence and digital transformation initiatives on a global scale. The role combines process governance, systems enablement, performance optimization, and change management to strengthen planning maturity and scalability. You will play a critical role in advancing integrated S&OP and IBP capabilities while supporting complex multi-site manufacturing operations. This is an ideal opportunity for a supply chain leader who thrives in collaborative environments and enjoys driving large-scale transformation initiatives with measurable business impact.
• Accountabilities: Own and govern the end-to-end supply chain planning framework across demand planning, supply planning, production planning, inventory optimization, and network capacity management. Define and standardize global planning processes, governance structures, operating models, decision rights, escalation pathways, and documentation standards. Design, manage, and continuously improve the global S&OP process to ensure effective alignment between demand, supply, inventory, financial targets, and operational constraints. Lead scenario planning initiatives and develop executive-ready recommendations that clearly communicate risks, trade-offs, and strategic implications. Establish and monitor key planning performance indicators including forecast accuracy, service levels, inventory health, plan stability, and supply risk exposure. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven methodologies to enhance planning reliability, responsiveness, and operational efficiency. Serve as the business process owner for ERP and advanced planning systems, supporting implementation, optimization, and digital transformation efforts. Partner closely with IT and digital teams to translate business planning requirements into scalable system capabilities and process enhancements. Govern enterprise master data standards to ensure accurate, compliant, and audit-ready planning processes within a regulated environment. Collaborate across global manufacturing sites, external partners, commercial teams, finance, quality, and regulatory functions to support supply continuity and operational alignment. Provide planning leadership for product launches, lifecycle management, network changes, and supply risk mitigation initiatives. Lead organizational change management efforts, including training development, adoption strategies, and implementation of standardized best practices across the global network. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred. 6–10 years of experience leading digital or supply chain transformation initiatives within planning, manufacturing, logistics, or operations environments. Strong expertise in end-to-end supply chain planning processes, including demand, supply, inventory, production, and network planning. Experience with ERP and advanced planning systems such as SAP IBP, Kinaxis, OMP, SAP ERP, or similar platforms. Knowledge of supply chain visibility technologies, control tower solutions, cloud integrations, APIs, and enterprise data platforms. Familiarity with analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Python, or R. Strong understanding of S&OP / IBP governance frameworks and operational decision-making processes. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and influence stakeholders across complex global organizations. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and change management skills. Experience working in regulated industries such as biopharmaceuticals, healthcare, or life sciences is highly desirable. Certifications such as APICS/CSCP, PMP, or Six Sigma are considered a plus. Benefits: Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and expertise. Opportunity to contribute to large-scale global supply chain and digital transformation initiatives. Collaborative and innovative work environment with strong cross-functional exposure. Professional development opportunities including training, certifications, and career growth support. Access to advanced technologies and enterprise-level planning systems. Comprehensive healthcare and wellness benefits. Retirement savings programs and additional financial benefits. Flexible and supportive workplace culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence. Opportunity to work within a mission-driven organization focused on delivering impactful solutions globally.
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