Vice President Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall Demand Planning, S&OP, and IBP strategy, ensuring alignment across sales, supply chain, and finance
• Develop and oversee a comprehensive demand planning strategy aligned with organizational goals
• Own and facilitate the monthly S&OP and IBP processes, ensuring cross-functional alignment and decision-making
• Forecast for new product launches and existing product lines, incorporating LCM strategies
• Drive Lifecycle Management (LCM), including product introductions, transitions, and end-of-life planning
• Agregate forecasts across channels into a single, unified demand plan
• Partner with sales, customers, marketing, finance, and operations to align forecasts and business priorities
• Evaluate product lifecycle performance and recommend rationalization, discontinuation, or investment strategies
• Lead, develop, and mentor demand planning teams across the U.S. and Vietnam
• Leverage advanced forecasting tools, analytics, and technology to improve accuracy and visibility
• Monitor market trends and adjust forecasts based on demand signals and market dynamics
• Optimize inventory levels and improve service performance in partnership with supply chain and operations
• Establish and track KPIs, including forecast accuracy, bias, inventory turns, and service levels
• Drive scenario planning and risk management through the IBP process
• Develop contingency plans to address demand variability and supply constraints
• Provide leadership with insights on demand trends, risks, and opportunities
• Manage budget and resource allocation for the demand planning function
• Drive continuous improvement across S&OP, IBP, and forecasting processes
• Partner with marketing to integrate promotions, campaigns, and product strategies into forecasts
• Ensure data integrity and governance across all demand planning and forecasting systems

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Required Experience: 10-15 years of progressive experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management; 5+ years leading cross-functional or global teams
• Preferred Education: Master's Degree (MBA or master’s in supply chain management, Operations Research, Data Science)
• Preferred Certifications: APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent supply chain certifications
• Preferred Experience: Furniture, home goods, or related industry experience; International business experience, particularly in Asian markets (Vietnam preferred); Advanced analytics, machine learning, or AI experience in forecasting; Success in leading organizational change and process transformation