Director, Planning

About the role

Lead the company's demand planning and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes to create a single, aligned plan across Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain. Drive forecast accuracy, inventory efficiency, and proactive risk management while balancing customer service and financial performance. Partner with senior leadership to identify opportunities, resolve constraints, and enable informed business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a consensus demand plan that ties forecast accuracy to all facets of the business.
• Execute a robust monthly IBP cycle that ensures end‑to‑end connectivity from commercial to supply chain.
• Facilitate and influence the creation of executive roll‑ups to enable swift business decisions.
• Drive alignment through executive scorecards that focus on key initiatives.
• Establish planning standards and lead the DP/IBP/Systems team.
• Own the end‑to‑end IBP & S&OP process, including executive‑level build of S&OP materials and shipment forecast accuracy.
• Influence supply planning decisions and commercial rollout planning.
• Maintain critical relationships with Logistics, all Supply Chain Functions, Commercial, MASI and Commercial Finance, and Business Process Improvement.
• Track key metrics and financial targets such as depletion and shipment forecast accuracy, forecast bias, and customer service levels.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in demand planning (DP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) roles, demonstrating progressive growth and leadership.

Skills

• Strong communication skills with a focus on executive‑level presentations.
• Strategic mindset to ensure the IBP process is robust, effective, and value‑adding.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally, providing meaningful insights to a diverse audience of peers and stakeholders.

Pay

• Competitive annual salary: $181,000 – $210,000 (Chicago, IL).
• Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
• Company‑matched 401(k) contributions.
• Paid time off including annual leave, sick time, and holidays.
• Extensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth.