Director Supply Chain Planning

Director, Supply Chain Planning & Logistics

Direct hire with excellent benefits

Location: Roanoke, TX area

Travel: Up to 25%

Summary

Our client, a leading manufacturer of specialized industrial equipment, is seeking a Director of Supply Chain Planning & Logistics to lead the planning and logistics engine for its North America operations. This leader will ensure customer demand is translated into executable production and supply plans while improving service levels, inventory performance, and logistics reliability.

This is a strategic supply chain leadership role responsible for strengthening the company’s Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and improving alignment between sales demand, production capacity, supplier performance, and logistics execution.

The ideal candidate is a strategic supply chain thinker with strong planning expertise who has successfully led S&OP, production planning, and materials planning functions in complex manufacturing environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process aligning Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to a unified production and supply plan.
• Translate demand forecasts and backlog into executable production schedules.
• Own Master Production Scheduling (MPS) for a make-to-order manufacturing environment.
• Balance demand, supplier capacity, labor constraints, and production schedules to ensure reliable delivery.
• Develop scenario modeling to support executive decision-making related to demand, supply, and capacity.
• Oversee Material Requirements Planning (MRP) execution and planning system governance.
• Coordinate supplier capacity and long-lead materials with production planning.
• Improve supplier on-time delivery and inbound supply reliability.
• Lead inbound and outbound logistics strategy supporting manufacturing operations.
• Optimize transportation performance and reduce premium freight and expedite costs.
• Develop inventory strategies aligned with production requirements and long-lead components.
• Improve inventory turns and working capital performance while protecting service levels.
• Partner with Finance to support forecasting and cash-flow planning related to supply chain activities.
• Ensure planning system data accuracy including BOMs, lead times, and planning parameters.
• Develop KPIs and reporting processes to improve planning discipline and operational visibility.
• Lead and develop a team responsible for planning, materials management, and logistics functions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience in manufacturing environments.
• Proven success leading Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.
• Strong background in production planning, materials planning, and supply chain execution.
• Experience aligning demand, supply, and production capacity in complex manufacturing environments.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Engineering leadership teams.
• Strong ERP and planning systems experience including MRP-based environments.
• Demonstrated ability to improve service levels, inventory performance, and supply chain reliability.
• Experience leading teams and driving organizational change.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or MBA preferred.