Primary Responsibilities
The Director of Sales Inventory Operations Planning (SIOP) will be responsible for driving KeHE’s short-term (S&OE) & long-term (SIOP) Integrated planning process. This leader must be adaptable, strategic in thinking, collaborative & driven. They will guide and hold accountable cross-functional teams to the Sales, Inventory & Operations labor plan, including but not limited to executive leadership, sr. leaders & mid-level levers in Operations, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Commercial, Transportation, & Finance. The Director of SIOP will oversee the alignment of the Sales Plan to the Inventory flow plan to the warehouse labor planning, holiday planning, and ensuring leading indicators are driving the lagging indicators for improved performance driving real results across the organization. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE's Mission, Vision, and Values.
Essential Functions
DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Facilitating weekly the S&OE forum that drives alignment and awareness for the next 13 across cross-functional teams (mentioned above). Key focus - driving sales forecast accuracy for aligned Inventory & Operational labor planning
- Leading a monthly SIOP review of the mid-term plan, that is supported by cross-functional owners in a cycle culminating with the Executive SIOP discussion and decision.
- Communicates issues and risks related to Sales plan and/or Inventory flow to senior leadership, maintaining direct and regular interaction with cross-functional sr. leadership.
- Developing and maintaining a short & long-term road-map, outlining the necessary timing and capabilities to facilitate future growth and deliver an exceptional Customer experience.
- Support the development of network and DC specific forecasts, considering factors such as DCs, Transportation, Inventory, Finance, to support labor and capacity planning.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders, across functions and up to executive leadership
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex issues through analysis of situations or data that required in-depth knowledge
- Provide strategic leadership across the enterprise
- Ability to develop creative solutions within own and across functions; can navigate through complexity, ambiguity, and competing priorities
- Demonstrated ability to inform and influence key decisions that may have a long-term impact on multiple functions across the organization
- Able to influence and drive accountability among associates across multiple departments
- Ability to balance subject matter expertise with an enterprise mindset
- Extremely trustworthy with the ability to handle confidential matters and sensitive information or situations with discretion.
- Results-oriented mindset with a passion for driving continuous improvement and excellence.
Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude
Education & Experience
- Master’s degree (MBA, MS in Supply Chain, etc.) preferred, Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Analytics, or related field.
- Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience in Distribution, supply chain, operations management, or strategy consulting
- Strong working knowledge in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Power BI
- Estimated travel <10-15% or as needed
Requisition ID2026-33175
