Head of Global Demand and Supply Planning

The Head of Global Demand and Supply Planning leads the global planning function connecting customer demand to production, procurement, inventory, and delivery across a complex international supply chain. Reporting to the Chief Revenue Officer with a dotted-line relationship to the SVP, Supply Chain, this executive will develop an integrated planning strategy that aligns forecasting, Sales and Operations Planning, capacity, supplier commitments, production, and inventory across global markets, contract manufacturers, suppliers, and distribution channels.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience leading global planning organizations, balancing service levels, cost, capacity, inventory, and working capital while navigating international supply chain complexity, regional demand variability, and operational risk. This leader will serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership while building scalable planning processes, systems, and organizational capabilities that support continued growth.

Responsibilities

**Strategic Leadership**

• Develop and execute the company's global demand and supply planning strategy aligned with business growth and international expansion.
• Establish scalable planning processes, governance, organizational structure, and operating models.
• Connect commercial forecasts to production, procurement, inventory, and capacity planning.
• Provide executive recommendations regarding service levels, inventory, working capital, capacity, and supply risks.
• Partner closely with the SVP, Supply Chain to align production priorities and operational execution.

**Demand Planning and Sales and Operations Planning**

• Lead the global Sales & Operations Planning process across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Product, Operations, and Supply Chain.
• Develop short-, mid-, and long-range forecasts using historical trends, market intelligence, customer demand, POS data, and commercial inputs.
• Improve forecast accuracy, planning methodologies, and demand sensing.
• Identify demand and supply risks, develop mitigation strategies, and lead scenario planning.
• Translate forecasts into executable production, procurement, and inventory plans.

**Supply Planning and New Product Introduction**

• Lead global supply planning across contract manufacturers, suppliers, and production partners.
• Develop capacity plans supporting future growth while managing supplier capabilities and production constraints.
• Oversee planning for new product launches, production transitions, and end-of-life inventory strategies.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Operations, Sourcing, and Procurement to ensure successful commercialization and supply continuity.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks including lead times, tariffs, geopolitical issues, transportation, and supplier concentration.

**Inventory Strategy**

• Establish global inventory strategies, targets, and stocking levels across products, regions, and channels.
• Balance customer service expectations with inventory optimization and working capital objectives.
• Manage excess, obsolete, and aging inventory while partnering with Finance on inventory valuation and cost impacts.
• Provide executive visibility into inventory health, turns, and operational performance.

**Systems and Reporting**

• Improve planning processes utilizing ERP/MRP platforms such as NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP.
• Integrate planning data from retail, eCommerce, POS, and EDI platforms.
• Develop executive dashboards and KPIs including forecast accuracy, OTIF, inventory turns, fill rate, service levels, capacity utilization, and working capital.
• Establish planning standards, data governance, and scalable reporting capabilities.

**Leadership**

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global planning organization.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Product, Engineering, Operations, Sourcing, and Supply Chain.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, contract manufacturers, logistics providers, and regional teams.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

**Education**

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Analytics, or related field required.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• APICS/ASCM, CPIM, CSCP, IBF CPF, or similar certifications preferred.

**Experience**

• 15+ years of progressive experience in demand planning, supply planning, Sales and Operations Planning, inventory management, and global supply chain leadership.
• Experience leading planning organizations across multiple countries, facilities, suppliers, and distribution channels.
• Demonstrated success building scalable global planning functions.
• Proven experience translating forecasts into production and procurement plans.
• Experience supporting new product launches and production transitions.
• Experience utilizing retailer POS, sell-through, or EDI data to improve forecasting.
• Strong ERP/MRP experience including NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP.

**Technical Skills**

• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of planning systems, business intelligence tools, and forecasting methodologies.
• Strong understanding of inventory optimization, forecast accuracy, OTIF, and working capital metrics.
• Understanding of global trade, transportation, and international supply chain operations.

**Attributes**

• Strategic, analytical, and highly collaborative leader.
• Strong executive communication and influence skills.
• Comfortable balancing strategic planning with operational execution.
• Proven success leading geographically distributed teams in high-growth environments.
• Passion for continuous improvement and organizational development.

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

**Physical**

• Primarily office-based with occasional visits to production or distribution facilities.
• Frequent computer use and data analysis.
• Occasional domestic and international travel.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

**Cognitive**

• Ability to analyze large datasets and develop accurate forecasts.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.