Global S&OP & Forecasting Leader

Lakeshore Learning Materials; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Parental leave

Medical/dental/vision

401(k)

Flexible benefits

On-site preschool

On-site gym

Employee discount

Casual dress

Job summary

Lakeshore Learning Materials seeks a Sr. Director, Planning & Forecasting to lead the Planning function within the Supply Chain unit and guide our integrated business planning.

You will own the S&OP process end to end, driving alignment across demand, supply, inventory and revenue plans, and influence executive decisions on inventory investment and capacity. This high-visibility role oversees a team of six managers and 20+ professionals, advancing SAP S/4HANA capabilities, automation, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics or operations management.
• 7+ years in a management role leading planning, inventory or buying teams.
• Expertise in import and domestic buying of consumer packaged goods or finished goods.
• Experience managing inventory across a multi-tier distribution network and global supply chain, including multi-channel fulfillment and retail allocation.
• Advanced working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA.
• Proven success leading continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly S&OP process, from item-level demand forecast through the executive S&OP meeting, aligning forecast, inventory targets and revenue plan.
• Coach and develop six direct reports and a team of 20+ while staying hands-on in daily operations.
• Oversee all import and domestic inventory buys within Open-to-Buy limits, and lead the domestic expediting team to deliver every buy on time and in full.
• Manage item-level inventory availability across two distribution centers and all retail store locations to meet goals.
• Define and govern the inventory segmentation framework (ABC, velocity tiering, lifecycle-based safety stock).
• Drive cross-functional process improvement projects that move department and company KPIs.
• Evolve planning capabilities in SAP S/4HANA by evaluating and implementing automation, AI-enabled forecasting tools and analytics.

Skills

Leadership

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Lakeshore Learning Materials seeks a Sr. Director, Planning & Forecasting to lead the Planning function within the Supply Chain unit and guide our integrated business planning.

You will own the S&OP process end to end, driving alignment across demand, supply, inventory and revenue plans, and influence executive decisions on inventory investment and capacity. This high-visibility role oversees a team of six managers and 20+ professionals, advancing SAP S/4HANA capabilities, automation, and