Director, Planning Value Stream (all gender)
Core
Lead the design, harmonization, and continuous improvement of global planning processes (Demand, Supply, S&OP) to align the forecast-to-supply pipeline with long-term business growth.
Role type
Director, Global Supply Chain Planning
Builds
Global planning standards, operating models, and multi-year capability roadmaps for the supply chain.
Domain
Food & Beverage / FMCG / Supply Chain Planning
Required skills
S&OP process design, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Advanced Planning Systems (APS) implementation, cross-functional stakeholder alignment, strategic roadmap planning, continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma), talent mentoring.
Preferred skills
Experience in fast-moving consumer goods or food supply chains, ability to influence without direct authority, quantitative analytical skills.
Responsibilities
Own the 'to-be' global process architecture and multi-year capability roadmap; Lead alignment among senior operational leaders across regions; Partner with Product and Engineering on planning technology strategy; Establish governance for planning exceptions and deviation control; Define the global S&OP operating model including cadence and decision rights; Mentor Associate Directors and develop senior planning talent.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on expertise