Director, GSC Insurance Planning and Strategy

📋 Description

• Develop and spearhead the strategy for logistics, repair, and distribution networks.

• Establish a comprehensive demand planning and forecasting process that aligns with financial projections.

• Oversee the S&OP process, effectively balancing supply and demand while proactively managing risks and opportunities.

• Create capacity models to enhance resource utilization and align supply with customer expectations.

• Ensure optimal inventory levels and effective inventory management across all regions and depots.

• Lead operational productivity analyses and identify opportunities for optimizing the global inventory strategy.

• Develop and automate customer-centric KPI reporting for both internal and external stakeholders.

• Analyze business and financial outcomes to deliver insights that inform strategic decision-making.

• Monitor and improve performance metrics to enhance forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with internal teams, including procurement, forecasting, and business development, to synchronize operations with demand planning.

• Work closely with clients and actuaries to forecast volume requirements and ensure alignment with client expectations.

• Promote collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive ongoing improvement.

• Manage and mentor a team of directors and managers, encompassing roles in regional planning, analytics, procurement, and order management.

• Provide career development and guidance to planning staff to cultivate a high-performing team.

• Oversee inventory budgets exceeding $100M, driving margin growth through efficient supply and demand balancing.

• Support cost reduction initiatives while maintaining outstanding service levels.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field; Master’s degree is preferred.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or related fields, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing cross-functional teams.

• Proficiency in forecasting and inventory planning systems.

• Expert-level skills in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, trend analysis).

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

• Proven track record of leading process improvements and cross-functional initiatives.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, Great Plains, or similar inventory management platforms.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Retirement plans

• Paid time off

• Flexible work arrangements

• Professional development opportunities