Director of Operational Planning & Readiness

PurgeRite

• $110K — $130K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in supply chain management or operations.
  • Advanced proficiency in order processing systems and enterprise planning platforms.
  • Strong financial acumen linking supply chain results to financial outcomes.
  • Exceptional communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proven problem-solving ability to structure complex issues and prioritize effectively.
  • Demonstrated urgency in meeting operational goals and planning milestones.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field; MBA or similar advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop monthly SIOP cadence for demand and supply planning.
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration across various departments.
  • Implement and enhance enterprise planning systems for improved insights.
  • Lead analytics to create and visualize data-driven consensus plans.
  • Optimize workflows to reduce SIOP cycle times.
  • Utilize advanced analytics to drive key performance improvements.
  • Manage equipment inventory and align operational schedules accordingly.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and development resources.
  • Company support in enhancing operational approaches.
  • Access to training programs for ongoing learning.
Full Job Description
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): (Exempt/Non-Exempt): Exempt

Position Overview:

Our customers choose PurgeRite because of our unique ability to deliver turn-key flushing solutions for some of the most complex hydronic systems being deployed today. Reporting to the VP, this key position is responsible for enabling Field Operations by ensuring operational readiness through capacity planning using a formal SIOP process, asset management, procurement, warehouse operations, and logistics. Field Operations remains accountable for project execution.

Key Responsibilities:
• Strategic Leadership: Develop and drive a monthly 4-week SIOP cadence of demand planning, supply planning, financial review, and executive decision making. Drive consensus demand and supply plans in both labor and asset allocation and revenue ($) for all lines of business, presenting actionable trade-offs to executive leadership leveraging strong analytical and financial skills.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Develop strong cross-functional relationships across Sales Operations, Offering Management, Operations, Engineering, and Finance to build organizational rapport and promote alignment persuasively without direct authority.
• Systems & Transformation: Implement, optimize, and leverage enterprise planning systems to build reliable views, scenario modeling capabilities, and governance structures.
• Demand & Supply Alignment: Lead analytics, create data-driven visualizations, and deliver actionable insights to form a robust consensus plan. Partner with Demand Planning, Material/Capacity leaders, and Offering Management to reflect product lifecycle transitions and unconstrained/constrained scenarios accurately.
• Process Optimization & Efficiency: Reduce SIOP cycle times through workflow redesign and automation. Document SOPs, establish playbooks, and drive standard planning frameworks to create scalable, repeatable rhythms across operations.
• Data Analysis & KPI Ownership: Utilize advanced analytics and planning tools to drive continuous improvement across key operational metrics. Own and report on critical KPIs, including Forecast Accuracy, On-Time In-Full (OTIF), Asset Utilization, Plan Adherence, and Revenue Attainment vs. Plan. Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Asset Management: Manage equipment inventory health, align SIOP outputs with operational schedules, and optimize asset utilization while mitigating supplier capacity and long-lead material risks. Prepare and deliver regular capacity status reports. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Integrated Supply Chain: Lead strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and innovation
• Warehouse Operations and Logistics: Lead site kitting operations and delivery logistics to ensure On-Time-In-Full job site delivery of all equipment and consumables required for field operation execution.

Requirements
• Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency with intermediate- to high-level order processing systems, inventory software, and enterprise planning platforms (e.g., Netsuite, Kinaxis, SAP IBP/APO, or Oracle).
• Financial & Business Acumen: Proven track record linking supply chain outputs directly to financial forecasts, P&L commitments, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Communication & Influence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to manage complex alignment processes, simplify technical data, and influence senior Director and VP stakeholders.
• Problem Solving & Structure: Demonstrated ability to bring structure to ill-defined problems, synthesize complex data into executive-ready recommendations, and manage multiple priorities independently.
• Urgency & Execution: High-level dedication to operational excellence, acting with urgency to meet tight monthly planning cadences and revenue commitments.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Sales Operations, Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, or a related field. MBA or Master's degree preferred.
• Certification: APICS (CPIM/CSCP), CPM, or Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) certifications.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience including

o End-to-end SIOP/S&OP, demand planning, or supply planning within mechanical, industrial service, or specialized manufacturing environments

o Leadership roles within warehouse or manufacturing operations

o Integrated supply chain or procurement experience including vendor management, negotiation, purchasing and logistics.
• Systems & Scale: Demonstrated experience driving planning processes for high-growth business units across multi-site or national operations.

CompanySupport: The company is committed to providing the necessary resources and training to ensure this person can be successful in learning and enhancing our approach as we move forward.

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