Head of Supply Planning Strategy & Enablement

Our client, a leader in the healthcare space, is seeking a Head of Supply Planning Strategy & Enablement. This role will own the strategy and execution of enterprise supply planning enablement, strengthening planning capabilities, service levels, and operational agility across the organization. The position partners closely with operations, business leaders, and technology stakeholders to shape future‑state planning models and drive consistent, scalable planning practices. It is a highly visible opportunity to influence supply chain transformation, planning excellence, and the use of advanced technologies in support of better decision‑making.

Location: Richmond, VA – US‑based candidates only; no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi‑year supply planning enablement roadmap.
• Lead initiatives to enhance planning capabilities, service levels, and operational agility.
• Assess planning processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Design future‑state planning models supporting Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and S&OP.
• Define and execute the supply planning technology strategy.
• Establish enterprise standards for supply planning master data.
• Design and govern standardized planning processes across business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive supply chain planning experience.
• 5+ years leading supply chain transformation, planning excellence, planning systems, or digital enablement programs.
• Preferred: Master’s degree (MBA or related).
• Preferred: APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP) or Lean Six Sigma certification.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and development programs available for career growth.
• Opportunity to lead cross‑functional teams in a transformational role.
• Support for organizational change management initiatives.
• Exposure to advanced technologies including AI and machine learning.
• Engagement with executive leadership to influence strategic decisions.

Pay

$200,000 – $230,000 annually