Director, Sales & Operations Planning

Reworld Projects, LLC; Florham Park (NJ); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Educational assistance

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a Director, Sales & Operations Planning in Florham Park, NJ (Hybrid) to align commercial demand, capacity and financial goals across East Region facilities. Reports to CFO / VP Finance, East Region.

Requires MBA and minimum 10 years of experience, with 5+ in supply chain management. You will lead the S&OP process, coordinate Commercial, Operations, Finance and Supply Chain stakeholders, develop demand and inventory plans, and drive continuous improvement and performance

Qualifications

• MBA required in Supply Chain, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience, with 5+ in supply chain or related roles.
• Direct experience leading mature Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
• Strong Excel, data analysis, and ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve the S&OP process across multiple facilities.
• Engage senior leadership and align priorities.
• Run monthly S&OP cycle: demand and supply planning.
• Resolve demand issues via cross-functional collaboration.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Support supply chain initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Develop demand plans from business trends.
• Improve inventory performance and meet targets.
• Publish metrics to measure planning effectiveness.
• Coordinate waste flow with Commercial and Operations.
• Produce weekly reports and dashboards.
• Drive S&OP best practices and training.

Skills

Leadership

Forecasting

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Excel

Education

MBA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from its ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

About the role

The Director, Sales & Operations Planning will serve as the strategic leader, aligning commercial demand, operational capacity, and financial objectives across Reworld's East Region facilities. Reporting to the CFO / VP Finance, East Region, this role will lead and continuously improve the company's Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, bringing together Commercial, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain stakeholders to develop a unified operating plan that supports growth, optimizes capacity utilization, improves working capital performance, and drives informed business decisions. The successful candidate will leverage data, analytics, forecasting, and cross-functional leadership to ensure the organization effectively balances customer demand, waste flow, facility capabilities, and financial performance while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Location: Florham Park, NJ; Hybrid

Reports to: CFO / VP Finance - East Region

Experience Required: Minimum 10 years, with 5+ years in supply chain management

Travel Percentage: 15%

Education Required: MBA

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process across multiple facilities, coordinating input from Commercial, Operations, Finance, and other key stakeholders.
• Drive and maintain senior leadership engagement in the S&OP process by facilitating discussions, aligning priorities, and supporting informed decision-making.
• Facilitate the monthly S&OP cycle, including demand planning, supply planning, and cross-functional consensus planning.
• Analyze and resolve demand-related issues through effective cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision-making.
• Provide input to business strategy development, long-term planning, annual budgeting, and monthly forecasting activities.
• Support supply chain initiatives, projects, and continuous improvement efforts across the organization.
• Develop demand plans based on business trends, customer requirements, and demand patterns, while identifying growth opportunities.
• Lead initiatives to improve inventory performance and achieve company inventory objectives.
• Develop, publish, and monitor key metrics to measure and improve planning effectiveness, inventory performance, and customer service.
• Coordinate the movement of Municipal Solid Waste and Profiled Waste by aligning waste type, material mix, and receiving facility requirements with Commercial and Operations teams.
• Produce weekly flash reports, planning dashboards, and data analytics to support operating and commercial decisions.
• Lead profiled-waste demand forecasting activities and perform inventory, optimization, and growth-opportunity analyses.
• Champion S&OP best practices across the organization and drive adoption through training, education, and change management initiatives.
• Develop, coach, and guide cross-functional teams in executing strategies that support key business objectives and performance indicators.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal customers, suppliers, and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Key Requirements

• MBA required in Supply Chain, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Direct experience leading and managing a mature Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
• Extensive knowledge of demand planning, supply planning, working capital management, sales and marketing processes, finance and accounting principles, and order-flow management.
• Experience utilizing ERP systems to support planning, forecasting, inventory management, and supply chain operations.
• Strong understanding of supply chain best practices and operational processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, database tools, data analysis, and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, analyze, and interpret large and complex data sets.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders, facilitate decision-making, and drive organizational change.
• Demonstrated experience developing, coaching, and leading cross-functional teams toward achieving business objectives and performance metrics.
• Proven success building and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to educate, promote, and champion S&OP principles across all levels of the organization.
• Experience leading process compliance, continuous improvement, and training initiatives to ensure long-term adoption and success of planning processes.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld’s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future. The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $157,000.00 - $224,400.00 USD per annum

Benefits

• Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• EAP.
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational assistance.

Reworld™ reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an AAP, and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Reworld™, formerly known as Covanta, is a leader in sustainable waste solutions and is dedicated to transforming waste into valuable resources through innovative technologies.

With a comprehensive portfolio of solutions designed to address the most complex challenges of waste management, Reworld™ is committed to achieving carbon-negative outcomes and supporting partners on their sustainability journey.

Others see waste. We see potential.

Led by the promise of what’s possible, we partner with businesses and communities to reimagine what waste can do. Together, we transform refuse into a resource, steadfast in our determination to go beyond net zero, for the good of our people, our communities, and the planet we all depend on.

Rooted in communities, with support across North America Our expansive geographical footprint gives us the large-scale resources to effectively support both our customers and the communities in which we live and work. Working together to find the beginning at every endpoint.

Ours is a diverse group, with a wide range of skills and expertise. We are passionate about our mission to do more and to do better through innovative value creation.

No matter where we come from, we’re here to put our efforts toward building a smarter, more sustainable world.

Dedicated to redefining what’s possible with waste.

When you work with us, you’ll find a hard-working team of collaborators united by our passion for protecting people, the planet, and the promise of a more sustainable future.

For more information: Visit https://www.reworldwaste.com/