Assurant

Director, Supply Chain Planning & Strategy

Assurant$144K — $241K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field; Master's degree preferred
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in supply chain or logistics with at least 3 years in a leadership role
  • Proficient in forecasting and inventory planning systems
  • Experience in reverse logistics and the mobile industry supply chain
  • Expert-level skills in Excel, including pivot tables and trend analysis
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and process improvements

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead the strategy for logistics, repair, and distribution networks
  • Establish a robust demand planning and forecasting process
  • Oversee the S&OP process to balance supply and demand
  • Create capacity models to optimize resource utilization
  • Ensure optimal stock levels and efficient inventory management
  • Conduct operational productivity analyses and identify optimization opportunities
  • Automate customer-based KPI reporting for stakeholders
  • Analyze business results to guide strategic decisions
  • Monitor and improve performance metrics for forecasting accuracy
  • Partner with internal teams to align operations with demand planning
  • Collaborate with clients to forecast volume requirements
  • Manage and mentor a team of directors and managers
  • Provide career development and mentoring to planning staff
  • Manage inventory budgets exceeding $100M
  • Support cost reduction initiatives while maintaining service levels

Benefits

  • Remote work option with ~15% travel required
  • Opportunities for career development and mentorship
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Significant visibility with senior executives and clients
  • Engagement in strategic decision-making processes
Full Job Description
The Director, Supply Chain Planning & Strategy will develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for the organization's logistics, repair, and distribution network, focusing on optimizing stock levels, reporting KPIs, and driving process improvements. This position plays a critical role in aligning operations with demand forecasting and supply planning, ensuring efficiency and profitability. The role oversees the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) framework, ensuring collaboration across functional teams and alignment with executive priorities. This leader will provide significant visibility to senior executives and clients, supporting critical decision-making processes that enhance financial outcomes, operational productivity, and customer satisfaction.

This is a remote role, with travel expected ~15%.

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?
  • Develop and lead the strategy for logistics, repair, and distribution networks
  • Establish a robust demand planning and forecasting process that integrates with financial forecasts
  • Oversee the S&OP process, balancing supply and demand while addressing risks and opportunities proactively
  • Create capacity models to optimize resource utilization and balance supply with customer expectations
  • Ensure optimal stock levels and efficient inventory management across all regions and depots
  • Lead operational productivity analyses and identify optimization opportunities for the global inventory strategy
  • Develop and automate customer-based KPI reporting for internal and external stakeholders
  • Analyze business and financial results to provide insights that guide strategic decisions
  • Monitor and enhance performance metrics to improve forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency
  • Partner with internal teams, including procurement, forecasting, and business development, to align operations with demand planning
  • Work closely with clients and actuaries to forecast volume requirements and ensure alignment with client expectations
  • Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement
  • Manage and mentor a team of directors and managers, including roles in regional planning, analytics, procurement, and order management
  • Provide career development and guidance to planning staff to build a high-performing team
  • Manage inventory budgets exceeding $100M, driving margin growth through efficient supply and demand balancing
  • Support cost reduction initiatives while maintaining exceptional service levels


What are the requirements needed for this position?
  • Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field; Master's degree preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years 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
  • Reverse logistics, mobile industry supply chain experience
  • Expert-level Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, trend analysis)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
  • Proven ability to lead process improvements and cross-functional initiatives
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence senior stakeholders
  • Experience with ERP systems like Oracle, Great Plains, or similar inventory management platforms


What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?
  • Master's Degree, preferably in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field
  • APICS CPIM/CSCP certification or equivalent
  • Knowledge of AI & Automation based initiatives
  • Strong knowledge of S&OP processes and best practices
  • Proven track record of meeting tight deadlines in fast-paced environments
  • Ability to strategically address complex issues with tactical solutions


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Pay Range:
$144,700.00 - $241,600.00

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

If there is no posting end date listed then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.

About Assurant

The Warranty Group is the world’s premier provider of extended service plans and related benefits, with operations in 33 countries and 1800 employees. We have $5 billion in assets with almost $2 billion in revenues (2010). Our wholly-owned subsidiary, Virginia Surety Company, Inc., is rated "A-" Excellent by AM Best Company, as is our UK based company, London General Insurance. By providing underwriting, claims administration and marketing expertise, The Warranty Group is a global single-source solution for manufacturers, distributors and retailers of consumer goods including autos, homes, consumer electronics, medical devices, furniture and appliances as well as financial institutions. We partner with our clients to drive revenue through customer acquisition and retention, while providing financial modeling and regulatory services. The Warranty Group is a unit of Onex Corporation (TSX:OCX), one of Canada's largest publicly-held companies with assets of $40 billion, revenues of $35 billion, and 212,000 employees worldwide(2011).

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Size
15,600 employees
Market Cap
$6.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$441.8 million
Founded
1892
5 Year Trend
+6.2%
Revenue
$10 billion
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