Director, Supply Chain Planning

Associated Materials Innovations; Cuyahoga Falls (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Materials Innovations in Ohio is seeking a Director of Supply Chain Planning to lead end-to-end planning, aligning demand, supply, production, and inventory with business goals in a complex manufacturing environment.

This role partners with Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, Sales, Finance and Customer Service to optimize service levels, reduce costs, and improve inventory turns through data-driven strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations management, business, engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, production planning, inventory management, or related areas.
• 3+ years of experience leading and developing supply chain or planning teams.
• Strong experience with S&OP/IBP, demand planning, supply planning, production scheduling, and inventory management.
• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and planning processes.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data and translate findings into business decisions.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an integrated supply chain planning strategy aligned with overall business objectives.
• Establish planning policies, procedures, performance standards, and best practices across the organization.
• Oversee raw material planning to meet customer needs and objectives.
• Lead supplier escalations when performance requirements are not met.
• Oversee production planning and scheduling to utilize capacity and meet customer requirements.
• Develop short-, medium-, and long-term supply plans based on demand forecasts, capacity, and material availability.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Operations leadership to optimize production schedules and reduce downtime.
• Establish and maintain inventory targets for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Develop programs to reduce excess and obsolete inventory while maintaining service levels.
• Monitor inventory performance and identify opportunities to improve turns and working capital.
• Serve as a key supply chain partner to Operations, Procurement, Sales, Finance, and Customer Service.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs to measure planning effectiveness.
• Use data analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Identify and implement improvements to planning processes and systems.
• Lead initiatives to improve responsiveness, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.
• Build organizational capability in demand planning, production planning, inventory management, and analytics.

Skills

Leadership

Data analytics

Demand planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Master's degree a plus

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

PLEASE NOTE - We do not support employment-based visa sponsorship to include F-1 / OPT. Therefore, you must be a US Citizen or current US Green Card holder.

Join the Associated Materials Innovations team at Associated Materials, LLC, and be AMazing with us!

Who We Are

At Associated Materials Innovations, we combine our rich history in innovation with an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement of the customer experience. For decades, we have provided vinyl windows, siding, and metal building products that have helped build homes and communities across North America. As a leading manufacturer of exterior building products and preferred product manufacturer for Alside, you'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas in a welcoming and supportive work environment driven by safety and our core values. Join the AMI team where you can be AMazing as we shape our future together.

Position Summary

The Director of Supply Chain Planning for Associated Materials Innovations is responsible for leading and optimizing the company's end-to-end supply chain planning processes to ensure the right products, materials, and resources are available at the right time and at the right cost enabling the fulfillment of the end-customer needs in a timely & high-quality manner. This position provides strategic leadership for demand planning, supply planning, production planning, inventory management, and supply chain analytics. The Director partners closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, Sales, Finance, and Customer Service to align business objectives with supply chain capabilities. The role is responsible for developing and executing planning strategies that improve customer service, reduce LT, optimize inventory, increase manufacturing efficiency, reduce costs, and support sustainable business growth. The successful candidate will be a strategic and analytical leader who can translate business requirements into effective supply chain plans while driving accountability, process discipline, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an integrated supply chain planning strategy aligned with overall business and operational objectives.
• Establish planning policies, procedures, performance standards, and best practices across the organization.
• Oversee raw material planning to ensure material availability to meet customer needs and business objectives
• Lead supplier escalations when performance requirements are not met (on time delivery, quality and communication)
• Oversee production planning and scheduling to ensure manufacturing capacity is effectively utilized, and customer requirements are met.
• Develop short-, medium-, and long-term supply plans based on demand forecasts, inventory targets, capacity constraints, and material availability.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Operations leadership to optimize production schedules, improve throughput, and minimize downtime and disruptions.
• Establish and maintain appropriate inventory strategies and target levels for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
• Develop programs to reduce excess and obsolete inventory while maintaining required customer service levels.
• Monitor inventory performance and identify opportunities to improve inventory turns, working capital, and service levels.
• Serve as a key supply chain partner to Operations, Procurement, Sales, Finance, Customer Service, and executive leadership.
• Develop dashboards and key performance indicators to measure planning effectiveness and supply chain performance.
• Use data analytics to identify trends, risks, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Identify and implement improvements to planning processes, systems, organizational structure, and operating practices.
• Lead initiatives that improve supply chain responsiveness, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency.
• Build organizational capability in demand planning, production planning, inventory management, and supply chain analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations management, business, engineering, or related field. Master's a plus.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, production planning, inventory management, or related areas (preferably demonstrated within Building Products/Windows Mfg. Segment).
• 3+ years of experience leading and developing supply chain or planning teams.
• Strong experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience with S&OP/IBP, demand planning, supply planning, production scheduling, and inventory management.
• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and supply chain planning processes.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data and translate findings into business decisions.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple functions and levels of an organization.

About Us

When you join AMI, you are part of a leading North American manufacturing business of vinyl windows, cladding, metal siding, trim and other essential exterior building products for residential, light commercial and multifamily projects. In 2022, we introduced our composite cladding system, a first-of-its-kind solution featuring exclusive (GP)2 technology. Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, AMI is part of Associated Materials, LLC, which owns and operates 10 manufacturing facilities in North America including a distribution center.

Associated Materials Innovations ... Building Products Better

Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.

Additional Information

The actual wage offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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