Sr. Director Supply Chain Planning

Sr. Director, Supply Chain Planning

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Director of Supply Chain, a senior leadership role responsible for implementing, shaping, and executing the global supply chain strategy. This leader will drive operational excellence, lead enterprise-wide planning initiatives, and leverage advanced planning platforms (e.g., Kinaxis Maestro / Rapid Response) to optimize internal supply chain operations. The role requires a strong balance of strategic vision and hands‑on Kinaxis execution, with deep collaboration across Business, Professional Services, Product, and other cross‑functional teams.

• Lead Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation - Drive the development, implementation, and continuous refinement of the global supply chain strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational growth needs.
• Direct End-to-End Planning Platform Implementations - Oversee the deployment and optimization of planning solutions such as Kinaxis Maestro / Rapid Response, ensuring seamless integration with core business processes and systems (ERP, HANA, Mule Soft, Databricks)
• Drive Operational Excellence & Process Optimization - Establish best‑practice planning processes (demand, supply, inventory, capacity, S&OP/IBP) and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance agility, accuracy, and visibility.
• Enable Concurrent Planning & Scenario Management - Implement advanced scenario planning, risk modeling, and what‑if capabilities to support real‑time decision‑making and improve supply chain responsiveness.
• Governance & Program Oversight - Establish program governance frameworks, oversee critical project milestones, manage risks, and ensure successful delivery of supply chain initiatives at enterprise scale.
• Team Leadership & Capability Building - Build, lead, and mentor a high‑performing supply chain planning and operations team. Drive capability development through training, process documentation, and adoption of new tools.
• Stakeholder Management & Executive Reporting - Provide regular visibility into supply chain performance, platform adoption, project health, and key KPIs to senior and executive stakeholders.
• Value Realization & Continuous Improvement - Measure and communicate business value delivered through supply chain transformation initiatives and continuously identify new opportunities for optimization and innovation.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business, or a related field required.

• 15+ years of progressive experience in supply chain planning, operations, or transformation roles.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing cross‑functional supply chain initiatives.
• Proven track record implementing advanced planning systems such as Kinaxis Rapid Response, Maestro, SAP IBP, O9, or similar.
• Strong experience leading end‑to‑end system implementations, including design, configuration, integration, testing, deployment, and hyper care.
• Background working in complex, fast‑paced environments (life sciences, or similar industries preferred).
• Experience managing large‑scale programs with multimillion‑dollar budgets and globally distributed teams.

• Deep functional knowledge of demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimization, capacity planning, and S&OP/IBP processes.
• Strong understanding of ERP ecosystems (SAP S/4
  
  HANA, ECC) and data integration concepts.
• Expertise in scenario planning, risk modeling, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Ability to translate business requirements into system solutions and process workflows.

• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to build, mentor, and inspire high‑performing teams.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, drive adoption, and champion transformation initiatives.
• High degree of adaptability, collaboration, and resilience in dynamic environments.

• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD.
• Kinaxis Rapid…