Associate Director, Supply Chain Planning

Socket.dev; Newark (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with bonus

Flexible PTO and holidays

Comprehensive health benefits and 401k

Job summary

Revance is seeking an Associate Director, Supply Chain Planning in Newark, CA (hybrid: 3 days on site). Lead the supply chain planning function, driving S&OP, inventory optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to improve performance and reduce costs.

Ideal candidates have extensive planning experience, GMP knowledge, and strong leadership skills, with a track record of strategic improvements and stakeholder alignment. This role offers a competitive salary and annual bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 5+ years related experience; or Bachelor’s with 7 years; or Associate’s with 10 years, and 3+ years managerial experience.
• APICS CPIM certification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the strategic vision for the supply chain planning function aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee S&OP process and end-to-end supply and demand planning with cross-functional teams.
• Lead inventory optimization, establish targets, and monitor levels to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and finance to forecast demand and align plans.
• Drive continuous improvement using data analytics, best practices, and SOPs.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the supply chain planning team and warehouse staff.

Skills

Strategic planning

S&OP processes

Forecasting

Inventory optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

MS Excel

Education

Master’s degree in supply chain management or related field

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Ross ERP

Logility planning

ERP software

Job description

Job Summary:

The Associate Director, Supply Chain Planning will play a critical role in leading and managing the supply chain planning function of our organization. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives to optimize supply chain processes, improve efficiency, and drive overall supply chain performance. An expertise in supply chain planning and an ability to collaborate cross-functionally will contribute to the successful execution of our business objectives.

Reporting to, Location, Salary

Reporting to: Sr. Director, Supply Chain. Location: Newark, CA (hybrid - 3 days/week onsite). Salary Range: $135,000 - $150,000 + annual performance bonus.

Responsibilities/Essential Duties

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute the strategic vision for the supply chain planning function, aligned with the overall business objectives. Identify areas for improvement, define goals, and establish performance metrics to track progress and success.
• Supply, Demand, and Scenario Planning: Oversee the S&OP process and execution of comprehensive supply and demand planning processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, operations, procurement, and logistics, CMO, and 3PL, to ensure accurate demand forecasts, optimize inventory levels, and meet customer demands while minimizing costs and risks.
• Inventory Management: Lead inventory optimization efforts by establishing inventory targets, implementing effective replenishment strategies, and monitoring inventory levels. Analyze demand patterns, market trends, and supply constraints to ensure optimal inventory allocation and reduce stockouts or excess inventory.
• Collaborative Forecasting and Demand Management: Foster strong partnerships with sales and marketing teams to gather market intelligence, assess demand patterns, and incorporate business insights into forecasting models. Implement demand management strategies to enhance accuracy and timeliness of forecasts.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, such as manufacturing, logistics, procurement, and finance, to align supply chain planning activities with their respective functions. Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and operational efficiency across the supply chain.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain planning function, leveraging data analytics, process optimization, and technological advancements. Implement best practices, standard operating procedures, and performance metrics to monitor and enhance supply chain performance.
• Team Leadership: Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a team of supply chain planning professionals and warehouse team. Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promote professional development, and ensure the team's success in achieving individual and departmental objectives.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree & 5 years’ directly related experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree & 7 years’ directly related experience; OR
• Associate’s degree & 10 years’ directly related experience; AND
• 3 years’ managerial experience directly managing people, projects, programs or resources and APICS CPIM certification or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
• APICS CPIM certification or equivalent.
• Master’s degree/MBA.
• Previous experience managing teams.
• Proven experience (10+ years) in supply chain planning, preferably within a multinational organization.
• Experience in S&OP process development, implementation and management.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain concepts, including demand forecasting, inventory management, capacity planning, and distribution strategies.
• Proficiency in supply chain planning software and systems (e.g., ERP, demand planning tools, inventory optimization software). Ross ERP and Logility planning experience a plus.
• Experience in pharmaceutical operations/GMP environment required.
• Working knowledge of CMO and 3PL relationship management.
• High Proficiency in MS Office; primarily PowerPoint & Excel required.

Company Summary

Revance is a global company developing, producing, and distributing industry-leading, differentiated products across aesthetics, skincare, and therapeutics. Revance drives innovation beyond convention to offer treatment options for individuals across generations. The Company’s vision is to redefine excellence in aesthetics, skincare, and therapeutics through science-powered innovation, with an unwavering commitment to its providers, patients, and consumers. Revance’s award-winning products are the result of robust research and development, a cornerstone for the Company, driven by renowned scientists. For more information about Revance, please visit us at www.revance.com.

What Revance invests in you

• Competitive Compensation including base salary and annual performance bonus.
• Flexible PTO (12 days' PTO), holidays, and parental leave.
• Generous healthcare benefits, HSA match, 401k match, employer paid life and disability insurance, pet insurance, wellness discounts and much more!

This section of the job description is required by the American with Disability Act (ADA). The ADA requires that job descriptions reflect the physical and mental demands required to effectively perform the essential duties of the job. The ADA prohibits employers from discriminating against a "qualified individual with a disability" in all aspects of the employment relationship. A "qualified individual with a disability" is "an individual who meets the education, experience, skill, and other job-related requirements of a position held or desired, and who, with reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of a specified job."

Revance is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.