Head of Supply Chain Planning
Core
Lead enterprise planning, inventory, and replenishment across a complex distribution network, balancing parts availability, customer service, working capital, cost, and supply risk.
Role type
Senior leadership supply chain planning head
Builds
Enterprise planning strategies, Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes, forecasting capabilities, and inventory optimization systems
Domain
Industrial equipment distribution (Caterpillar dealer) / Supply Chain
Required skills
Enterprise supply chain planning, demand forecasting, inventory optimization, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), S&OP, working capital management, data analytics, stakeholder influence, people leadership
Preferred skills
Strategic and operational level experience, commercial acumen, digital capability in planning systems
Responsibilities
Develop and execute enterprise planning and inventory strategies; Lead supply planning and IBP processes; Improve forecasting capability and accuracy; Optimize inventory investment and parts availability; Provide executives with insights and scenario modelling; Improve planning systems and analytics; Partner with cross-functional leaders; Lead and develop planning teams
