Director, Global Supply Chain Planning

Global Planning LeaderWe are constantly looking to add to our core talent. If you are seeking a career that is challenging and rewarding, a work environment that is diverse and dynamic, look no further Haemonetics is your employer of choice.Job DetailsPosition Summary:We are seeking a strategic and results-driven leader to lead the Global Planning organization. A key focus for this individual will be establishing and leading the Global Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process across our businesses. In addition, this position will be responsible for ensuring a robust demand/supply planning process across our business franchises. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in S&OP processes, demand planning, and cross-functional collaboration in a regulated environment. This role is critical to supporting demand/supply alignment, operational efficiency, and customer service excellence on a global scale.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership:Design, implement, and lead our global S&OP process, aligning Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance functions across multiple regionsBuild and scale the demand planning function to support our diverse product portfolio across our marketsDrive organizational change management and continuous improvement in our planning processes and systems.S&OP Process Management:Establish and own the global S&OP calendar working closely with other functions, including monthly executive S&OP reviewsDevelop and ensure deployment of our demand consensus processes, integrating inputs from Commercial, Marketing, Supply Chain and FinanceEnsure process is in place to align demand forecasts, supply capabilities and financial objectivesAct as a control tower between manufacturing sites, distribution centers and commercial to ensure Product is in the right place at the right timeDemand Planning & Inventory Management:Work with the Global Supply Chain Process Organization to implement strong statistical and collaborative forecasting tools and methodologiesEnsure effective communication with Site Planners to ensure that the demand plan is well understood and executableServe as an escalation point for Manufacturing / Supply Chain regarding potential Commercial/Customer impacts due to shortages or inability to supplyWork to improve our short- and long-term demand forecasts working closely with our Commercial team by region, product family, and customer segmentDefine and lead a root cause analysis process for forecast errors and corresponding corrective actionsResponsible for Finished Goods inventory across the various franchisesCross-Functional Collaboration:Serve as a key liaison between Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to drive alignment and accountabilityPartner with Product Management and R&D for new product introduction (NPI) forecasting and lifecycle planningTeam Development:Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing global team of demand/supply planners and S&OP professionalsDefine clear roles, responsibilities, KPI's, and development paths for team membersSystems & Tools:Drive the selection and implementation of advanced planning tools as appropriateLeverage existing digital tools and analytics to enable scenario planning, visibility, and agilityQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).10+ years of progressive experience in Demand Planning, S&OP, and Supply Chain ideally within medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or fast-paced regulated disposable manufacturing.Proven success in building and scaling global S&OP processes in multi-region businesses.Strong understanding of global supply chain dynamics, planning systems, and regulatory compliance ideally in med-tech or related industries.Demonstrated experience effectively driving cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders across regions.Proficiency in planning tools and data visualization tools.Strong analytical, communication, and change management skills.Willingness to travel domestically/internationally as needed (up to 20%).Key Competencies:Strategic Thinker with Operational ExecutionInfluential Leader and Cross-Functional CollaboratorData-Driven Decision MakerChange Agent in Complex EnvironmentsCustomer-Centric and Quality-FocusedThe base salary range for this role is: $145,549.31-$196,690.94/Annual