Director, Global Planning

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Commack (NY); Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in the United States seeks a Director of Global Planning to lead demand planning, production planning, inventory management, material planning, and SIOP initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites. This role develops planning strategy, improves ERP capabilities, and drives continuous improvement across the global supply chain.

You will build and mentor planning teams, align activities with business goals, and implement standardized procedures to optimize performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; 10+ years of experience in supply chain/planning.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Strong S&OP/SIOP, demand, supply, production planning and inventory management expertise.
• LEAN manufacturing experience and ERP planning system proficiency.
• Willingness to travel up to 80%.

Responsibilities

• Lead global SIOP and planning across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Drive improvements in demand, supply, production planning and inventory management.
• Develop and optimize planning processes for materials and schedules.
• Collaborate with Operations, IT, and cross-functional teams to align objectives.
• Analyze demand trends and forecasting models to improve performance.
• Establish KPIs for planning accuracy and scheduling effectiveness.
• Improve ERP planning processes and system utilization.
• Lead large-scale continuous improvement projects.
• Mentor and manage high-performing planning teams.
• Create standardized planning procedures and documentation.

Skills

S&OP / SIOP

Demand Planning

Supply Planning

Production Planning

Inventory Management

LEAN manufacturing

ERP planning systems

Advanced planning tools

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business

MBA or advanced degree

APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent)

Tools

ERP Planning Systems

Reporting tools

Business Intelligence platforms

Job description

Remote | Manufacturing / Electronics Industry

About the Opportunity

Our client is a global manufacturer of highly engineered products serving industries such as medical technology, semiconductor, industrial systems, and scientific instrumentation. With operations spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, the organization is focused on advancing operational excellence and driving continuous improvement across its global supply chain network.

The company is seeking a Director of Global Planning to lead demand planning, production planning, inventory management, material planning, and SIOP initiatives. This individual will play a key role in developing planning strategy, improving processes, enhancing ERP planning capabilities, and leading high-performing teams across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global SIOP and planning strategies across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Drive continuous improvement in demand planning, supply planning, production planning, inventory management, and materials management.
• Develop and optimize planning processes for raw materials, subassemblies, finished goods, and production schedules.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, IT, and other cross-functional teams to align planning activities with business objectives.
• Analyze demand trends, historical data, and forecasting models to improve operational performance.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to measure planning accuracy, inventory performance, and scheduling effectiveness.
• Improve ERP planning processes and system utilization.
• Lead large-scale projects focused on operational excellence and process improvement.
• Build, develop, mentor, and manage high-performing planning teams.
• Create standardized planning procedures and documentation to drive consistency across locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of supply chain, planning, or operations experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing planning teams in a multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in:
• S&OP / SIOP
• Demand Planning
• Supply Planning
• Production Planning
• Inventory Management
• Experience working in a LEAN manufacturing environment.
• Expertise with ERP planning systems and advanced planning tools.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change and drive process improvements.
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience partnering with Operations, Manufacturing, and IT organizations.
• Ability to travel up to 80%.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree.
• APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent).
• Experience with ERP planning systems, reporting tools, and business intelligence platforms.
• Experience leading planning functions within complex manufacturing environments.
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership impact within a global organization

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