Director of Planning & Distribution

The Overture Group, LLC; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing privately held distribution company is seeking a strategic Director of Planning & Distribution. This role is pivotal in managing demand planning, inventory management, and optimizing distribution processes. You will lead the development of comprehensive planning strategies that align with retail needs, ensuring an uninterrupted supply chain. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on operational efficiency and drive continuous improvement initiatives. If you are a results-driven leader with a passion for supply chain excellence, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning and Distribution.
• Proven leadership in demand planning and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement planning and inventory management processes.
• Manage distribution and transportation activities effectively.

Skills

Supply Chain Planning

Inventory Management

Distribution Operations

Transportation Activities

Strategic Planning

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Direct message the job poster from The Overture Group, LLC

Our client, a growing privately held distribution company along the eastern border of Iowa, is looking to add a new Director of Planning & Distribution to their team. Reporting to the VP of Supply Chain, the Director of Planning & Distribution is responsible for managing the demand planning, inventory planning, distribution, and transportation activities for the organization. This will involve the development and implementation of an end-to-end planning and inventory management organization and process. This also involves implementing best practices and continuous improvement processes for distribution and transportation. In addition, this position will understand our retail locations business with the objective of developing strategies that meet their current and future planning and distribution needs.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an end-to-end planning and inventory management process.
• Build and manage a world-class planning and distribution organization.
• Execute planning strategies to deliver value to the organization.
• Manage the organization’s distribution and transportation activities.
• Optimize the existing distribution center in accordance with overall company strategy.
• Collaborate with all parts of the organization to ensure the retail locations have an uninterrupted supply of products and materials.
• Develop and report KPIs related to planning and distribution best practices.
• Develop an understanding of our retail locations businesses and their objectives to develop planning and distribution strategies that meet the current and future needs.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the overall Supply Chain department and personnel, ensuring efficient operations and alignment with organizational goals.
• Travel to yard locations to engage the general managers of each location in the mission and value of the corporate planning and distribution function.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of Supply Chain Planning and Distribution related experience preferably in the lumber or building materials industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related area of study; experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Proven leadership and influence through active participation and facilitation of demand planning initiatives, inventory management and optimization, distribution operations, and transportation activities.
• Documented skills in strategic planning, management, and execution of cost reduction strategies.
• Ability to translate long-term strategic plans into tactical execution plans.
• Proven capability to establish good relationships and contribute in a team environment.
• In-depth understanding of commodities and documented success in cost savings and improved service across multiple sites.
• Detail-oriented & thorough, with ability to think “big picture" and understand the key trends and levers that drive the business.
• High-level negotiation, analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• 4+ years of managerial experience with a proven ability to mentor teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Distribution, Strategy/Planning, and Supply Chain
• Industries: Wholesale Building Materials