Global Head of Planning

Envu; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Envu in Cary, North Carolina, is seeking a senior Product Supply leader to design and govern global planning processes. You will drive inventory reduction, improve service levels and coordinate shared manufacturing inputs while aligning regional plans.

Leading diverse, matrixed teams worldwide, you will build governance structures, KPIs and digital reporting to enable a resilient, cost-efficient supply chain that supports growth and an eventual exit strategy.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in a relevant field, e.g. Supply Chain or Operations Management.
• Proven ability to lead global or regional supply chain operations in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design and enforce global planning standards, templates and processes across regions.
• Establish planning governance: cadence, KPIs, escalation paths and accountability.
• Lead performance management of the global planning function, focusing on inventory reduction and service levels.
• Drive best-in-class forecasting and planning with cross-functional collaboration for better forecasting and service.
• Oversee the maturity of planning system rollout and drive digitalization and data reporting.
• Act as global planning owner for shared manufacturing and AI sourcing coordination with cross-regional alignment.
• Support demand alignment, allocation planning and supply continuity for strategic ingredients.
• Build capability across planning teams through mentoring and leadership across global teams.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations Management

Job description

At Envu, we partner with our customers to design world-class, forward-thinking innovations that protect and enhance the health of environments around the world. We offer dedicated services in: Professional Pest Management, Forestry, Ornamentals, Golf, Industrial Vegetation Management, Lawn & Landscape, Mosquito Management, and Range & Pasture.

Envu brings together a broad range of perspectives to look beyond chemistry and dare to explore new paths forward. Guided by our inclusive culture, we embrace change and flexibility, tackling our customers’ toughest challenges proactively, passionately and with an entrepreneurial spirit.

We pursue our ambitions collaboratively because we know that a unified and empowered team is an unstoppable force, allowing us to achieve our vision of healthy environments for everyone, everywhere. Join Us.

Envu is proud to be certified as a Top Employer 2026 in France and the United States.

FUNCTION: Product Supply

LOCATION: Cary, North Carolina

TYPE: Permanent

CAREER LEVEL: 10

Main Purpose:

• Lead the design, standardization and global governance of Envu's planning processes, and coordinate shared manufacturing services and critical global supply inputs such as Active Ingredients (AIs). Success is significantly lower inventory (freeing up working capital) and stronger service levels that support customer reliability and growth as Envu prepares for an exit.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Design and enforce global standards, templates and planning processes across all regions
• Establish planning governance: cadence, KPIs, escalation paths and accountability frameworks
• Lead performance management of the global planning function, prioritizing inventory reduction and service level improvement
• Drive best-in-class forecasting and planning, and institutionalize commercial and supply collaboration for better forecasting and service
• Oversee maturity of the planning system rollout and drive digitalization and data reporting
• Act as global planning owner for shared manufacturing and AI sourcing coordination, ensuring cross-regional alignment on product supply
• Support demand alignment, allocation planning and supply continuity for strategic ingredients, with one integrated view of supply chain risk and needs
• Build capability across planning teams through mentoring, coaching and best practices; provide clarity and leadership across matrixed, globally dispersed teams

Key Working Relations:

• Global Head of Product Supply (direct reporting line)
• Regional and global planning teams
• Commercial teams
• Sourcing and supply partners; shared manufacturing

ARE YOU READY FOR THE ROLE?

Main requirements:

• Academic degree in a relevant field, e.g. Supply Chain or Operations Management
• Proven track record in global or regional supply chain and operations in a manufacturing-based organization
• Confirmed leader of regional and/or global teams in multicultural environments
• Strong experience working within cross-functional project teams
• Outstanding leadership, coaching and networking skills
• Impeccable communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage complexity, high pressure and ambiguity

Environmental Science U.S. LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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