Global Planning Director
Core
Drive global Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), optimize inventory and working capital, and ensure product availability for innovative therapies across international markets.
Role type
Senior leadership supply chain planning director
Builds
Global planning processes, S&OP frameworks, and supply continuity for pharmaceutical products
Domain
Pharmaceutical supply chain and global operations
Required skills
Global S&OP leadership, inventory optimization, working capital management, strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, ERP proficiency, data analytics, stakeholder management, project management
Preferred skills
MBA, pharmaceutical industry experience, new product launch management, supply chain system automation
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Kinaxis, Power BI, Tableau, Qlik
Responsibilities
Define and execute global planning vision and governance; lead and develop the global planning team; drive cross-functional collaboration; contribute to strategic decision-making; lead and improve the global S&OP process; facilitate executive planning reviews; align demand, supply, inventory, and financial objectives; drive scenario planning and risk mitigation; establish scalable planning methodologies; ensure supply continuity; optimize inventory levels; define global inventory strategies; provide executive oversight via KPI monitoring; lead planning strategy for new product launches; collaborate on launch readiness; support partner onboarding; define roadmap for planning systems and automation; develop KPIs and dashboards; champion data quality; establish collaboration with manufacturing partners; drive supply reviews; ensure alignment between planning assumptions and business commitments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
