Director, Integrated Supply Chain Planning & Execution

Helen of Troy; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + Bonus

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Paid Holidays

401(k) with match

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Helen of Troy is seeking a Director, Integrated Supply Chain Planning & Execution to lead IBP, S&OP, and inventory health across the Supply Chain Operations. You will connect planning, sourcing, production, logistics, and finance to close process gaps and deliver measurable outcomes.

You will drive governance, implement improvements, and mentor teams while aligning priorities with business needs. The role supports a hybrid work model in multiple U.S. locations, including Boston and Marlborough.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, operations management or equivalent.
• 8+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional Supply Chain Operations improvements and governance.
• Oversee IBP, S&OP, and near-term execution processes.
• Manage Inventory Health, Production Planning, CWOM and related activities.
• Provide leadership oversight for Supply Chain execution and governance.
• Develop and maintain the operational excellence roadmap and benefits realization.

Skills

Operational excellence

Program management

Executive reporting

Cross-functional governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Join ourSupply Chain team at Helen of Troy and make animmediateimpacton our trusted brands:OXO,Hydro Flask,Osprey,Honeywell,PUR,Braun,Vicks,Hot Tools,Drybar,Curlsmith,Revlon,andOlive & June. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere, every day.

Look around your home, andyou'llfind us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent!

Position: Director, Integrated Supply Chain Planning & Execution

Department: Supply Chain

Work Location (s):

• Bend, OR
• El Paso, TX
• Marlborough, MA
• Boston, MA
• New York, NY

Hybrid Schedule:

At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with theoptionto work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated in advance. Please note that hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations.

What you will be doing:

The Director, Supply Chain Execution is responsible for identifying, leading, and sustaining business process improvements across the Supply Chain Operations organization. This role serves as the central point of coordination for Supply Chain Operations priorities, helping connect planning, sourcing, inventory, production planning, logistics, customer service, finance, product, and shared service partners to resolve process gaps, improve execution, and deliver measurable operational outcomes.

The role also leads the governance and continuous improvement of the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) processes, ensuring near-term execution risks and longer-range planning variances are visible, actioned, and communicated.

In addition, the role provides leadership oversight for Inventory Management, Production Planning, Retail Returns & Liquidation, and Custom Work Order Management (CWOM), ensuring these teams operate with clear priorities, strong accountability, and alignment to business needs.

Lead Supply Chain Integration and Operational Excellence

• Serve as the primary point of contact for cross-functional Supply Chain Operations initiatives and process improvement activities.
• Identify, prioritize, and lead operational improvement opportunities across Supply Chain Operations.
• Develop and maintain the Supply Chain Operations operational excellence roadmap.
• Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives from opportunity identification through implementation and sustainment.
• Establish project governance, success metrics, and benefits realization plans.
• Drive organizational adoption and sustainability of process improvements through effective change management.
• Coordinate stakeholders and resources required to support successful initiative delivery.

Lead Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Governance

• Lead execution and continuous improvement of the monthly IBP process.
• Coordinate Finance, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Sales, Marketing, Product, Operations, and Shared Services participants.
• Consolidate demand, supply, inventory, and financial assumptions into an integrated business view.
• Prepare executive-level summaries, recommendations, and decision requirements.
• Facilitate executive planning reviews and ensure accountability for resulting actions.
• Enhance IBP governance, metrics, and process effectiveness.

Lead Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE)

• Establish and manage a near-term S&OE process focused on the current month and quarter.
• Monitor short-term demand, supply, inventory, and service performance.
• Facilitate resolution of execution issues impacting revenue, inventory, customer service, or supply continuity.
• Coordinate recovery plans and corrective actions across operational teams.
• Escalate critical execution risks and constraints to leadership.
• Ensure short-term execution decisions remain aligned with longer-term planning objectives.

Provide Leadership Oversight for Inventory Management and Inventory Health

• Provide leadership, direction, and accountability for the Inventory Management function.
• Review inventory health, working capital performance, and excess & obsolete inventory.
• Guide inventory optimization and reduction strategies.
• Oversee retailer returns and liquidation programs.
• Ensure inventory disposition activities follow approved governance and business processes.

Provide Leadership Oversight for Production Planning, CWOM, and Supply Execution

• Provide leadership and direction for the Production Planning organization.
• Oversee Production Planning, open order management, CWOM, and VAS activities through the Production Planning Manager.
• Ensure supplier execution remains aligned with business priorities.
• Review ETD performance, supply constraints, and execution risks.
• Ensure production planning and CWOM priorities support inventory and service objectives.

Manage Direct & Indirect Resources

• Provide leadership, coaching, development, and performance management for direct reports.
• Align organizational resources to business priorities.
• Develop talent and organizational capabilities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills needed to be successful in this role:

• Operational excellence and practical continuous improvement methods.
• Program/project management and cross-functional governance.
• Executive-level reporting, KPI development, variance analysis and risk communication.
• Practical, hands-on operator who can implement improvements with teams rather than relying only on textbook methodology.

• Role is intended to integrate and govern planning and operational execution processes; Demand Planning and Supply Planning functional ownership remain with the respective planning leaders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management or equivalent experience.
• 8 + years of progressive supply chain leadership experience.
• Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and/or S&OP process management.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification.
• Inventory management and working capital optimization.
• Supply planning, production planning and supplier order execution.
• Ability to travel domestically as required up 30-40%.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Consumer-goods experience.
• PMP, ACP, CSM or equivalent project/program management certification.

In Massachusetts and New York, the standard base pay range for this role is $150,000.00 -$180,000.00 annually. This base pay range is specific to Massachusetts/ New York and may notbe applicableto other locations. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to location, experience, skill level, and performance. The range listed is just onecomponentof the total compensation package for employees.

Benefits:Salary + Bonus,Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance.

Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands! Have the confidence tocome aswho you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. Ifyou'reeager to sharenew ideasand try new things, we want to hear from you.

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For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com. You can also find us on LinkedIn, and Glassdoor.

Helen of Troy is an EqualOpportunity/AffirmativeAction Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We will provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process. To request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at [phone].

Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a leading global consumer products company with operations across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Our portfolio includes trusted brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June – many of which rank among the top brands in their consumer goods categories.

We grow and strengthen our brands through innovation, operational excellence, and a collaborative culture focused on delivering exceptional products and experiences for consumers worldwide.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Managementreservesthe right tomodify the duties and responsibilitiesof the position at any time.