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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director, IT – Supply Chain Planning will lead the strategy, design, and delivery of advanced supply chain planning capabilities across the enterprise. This role will focus on enabling integrated planning processes spanning demand, supply, inventory, manufacturing, and fulfillment while ensuring alignment between business objectives and technology solutions.
Serving as a strategic partner to Operations Leadership and Planning organizations , this leader will translate business priorities into scalable digital planning capabilities across strategic, operational, and execution planning horizons. The role will drive end-to-end planning transformation to improve decision-making, customer service levels, inventory performance, and overall supply chain effectiveness.
Experience with leading planning platforms, including SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, Oracle Planning, or similar solutions, is highly desirable.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Strategic Planning & Business Partnership
Partner closely with Operations Leadership, Supply Chain, and Planning teams to define and evolve planning capabilities aligned to business strategy
Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Leading Planning Platforms and Processes , including:
Demand Planning
Inventory Planning
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
Revenue Calibration / demand-shaping alignment
Establish a unified planning vision connecting strategic, operational, and execution planning layers
Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, translating business needs into technology roadmaps
- End-to-End Planning Capability Buildout
Drive integrated planning capabilities across the supply chain ecosystem:
Strategic Planning
Demand Planning
Inventory Optimization & Planning
S&OP / Integrated Business Planning
Revenue Calibration and scenario modeling
Operations Planning
Capable-to-Build ( CTB )
Master Production Scheduling ( MPS )
Rough-Cut Capacity Planning ( RCCP )
Supply Network Planning
Material Requirements Planning ( MRP )
Execution Planning & Fulfillment
Dispatch Lists optimization
Warehouse Kitting enablement
Order Promising (ATP/CTP capabilities)
Factory Detailed Scheduling integration
- SAP IBP & S/4HANA Integration Leadership
Lead architecture and delivery of Leading Planning Platforms integrated with SAP S/4HANA for seamless planning-to-execution processes
Ensure tight integration across:
Demand signals → supply plans → manufacturing execution
Financial alignment with operational plans
Drive adoption of SAP best practices and advanced capabilities (e.g., heuristics, optimization, scenario simulation)
Oversee system design, data models, and planning master data governance
- Transformation & Program Delivery
Lead large-scale digital supply chain transformation programs across multiple regions and business units
Establish delivery governance, roadmap prioritization, and value realization tracking
Partner with cross-functional IT and business teams to ensure end-to-end process standardization
Drive agile and product-based ways of working in planning solution delivery
- Leadership & Team Development
Build and lead a high-performing team of planning solution architects, product owners, and analysts
Foster strong collaboration between IT, planning, manufacturing, and logistics teams
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and business value delivery
EXPERIENCE & SKILLSETS:
10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning IT leadership roles
Deep hands-on experience with Leading Planning Platforms like SAP IBP or equivalent , including
Proven experience integrating SAP IBP with SAP S/4HANA planning and execution processes
Demonstrated experience designing and delivering capabilities across:
Strategic Planning
Demand Planning
Inventory Planning
S&OP / IBP
Revenue calibration / demand-financial alignment
Operations Planning
CTB (Capable-to-Build)
MPS (Master Production Scheduling)
RCCP (Rough-Cut Capacity Planning)
Supply Network Planning
MRP (Material Requirements Planning)
Execution Planning
Dispatch Lists
Warehouse Kitting
Order Promising (ATP/CTP)
Factory Detailed Scheduling
Business & Leadership Skills
Strong track record of business partnering with Operations and Supply Chain leaders
Ability to translate complex planning requirements into scalable digital solutions
Experience leading global transformation programs and cross-functional teams
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience in manufacturing, life sciences, consumer goods, or industrial sectors
Exposure to advanced analytics, scenario modeling, and AI-driven planning
Certifications in Leading Planning Platforms
Experience working in Asia-Pacific or global environments
Success Measures
Adoption and maturity of integrated planning capabilities across selected platforms
Improved forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and service levels
Alignment between financial, demand, and supply plans
Strong business satisfaction and partnership with Operations leadership
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Works in a standard office environment utilizing standard office equipment.
Works in team and individual environments.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree in IT related field, preferably with Leading Planning Platforms certifications.
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