This role is a high-impact executive role responsible for leading the end-to-end supply chain organization. This leader will design and execute global strategies across materials management, demand and supply planning, inventory optimization, and logistics. A primary mandate of this role is to champion and mature the
Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP / S&OP) process, driving cross-functional alignment between Sales, Operations, Finance, and Product Management to support business growth and customer fulfillment goals.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic SIOP Leadership- Own and mature the enterprise SIOP framework to effectively balance market demand with manufacturing and supplier capacity.
- Lead monthly SIOP executive review cadences, driving alignment on a single consensus demand, supply, and inventory plan utilized for financial forecasting.
- Perform scenario planning and rough-cut capacity analysis to support demand shifts, new product introductions (NPI), and product lifecycle transitions.
Materials Management & Production Planning- Oversee global material planning and execution processes to ensure uninterrupted supply and optimized material flow across all manufacturing facilities.
- Govern Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system discipline, data integrity, and parameters (e.g., lead times, MOQs, and lot sizes).
- Strengthen production control and scheduling mechanisms to optimize shop-floor resource utilization.
Supply Chain Strategy & Inventory Optimization- Drive working capital performance by establishing strict Days of On-Hand (DOH) targets and reducing Excess & Obsolete (E&O) inventory.
- Identify, mitigate, and resolve long-range supply chain risks, including labor, equipment, tariff exposure, and material constraints.
- Design dashboards and KPI scorecards to track forecast accuracy, supplier execution, on-time delivery (OTD), and total supply chain costs.
Inventory Control & Optimization- Drive working capital performance by establishing strict Days of On-Hand (DOH) targets, striking a precise balance between peak-season readiness and off-season reduction.
- Implement robust inventory tracking mechanisms, including multi-site cycle counting and warehouse management systems (WMS) to maximize accuracy.
- Minimize Excess & Obsolete (E&O) inventory through rigorous management of phase-out components, engineering change notices (ECNs), and legacy replacement parts.
Team Leadership & Supplier Partnerships- Provide executive-level guidance and mentorship to a global team of supply planners, materials managers, and analyst professionals.
- Cultivate strategic relationships with tier-1 vendors, holding partners accountable to contractual commitments and delivery metrics.
- Foster continuous process improvements utilizing Lean Six-Sigma methodologies to eliminate operational waste and enhance scalability.
Role Requirements & QualificationsEducation & Experience- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field is required; an MBA or advanced degree is strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in global supply chain planning, materials management, and SIOP within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven track record of successfully implementing or scaling enterprise-wide SIOP / S&OP processes across matrixed organizations.
Technical Skills & Certifications- Deep proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced planning tools (e.g., SAP/IBP, Anaplan).
- Expert-level knowledge of MRP architecture, demand analytics, and lean supply chain principles.
- Professional certifications such as APICS CSCP, CPIM, or a Six Sigma Green/Black Belt are highly desirable.
Leadership Competencies- Exceptional cross-functional influence with the ability to build consensus between high-level sales, finance, and manufacturing stakeholders.
- Strong financial acumen with a clear history of tying physical material movements to P&L outcomes and working capital metrics.
- Willingness to travel up to 20%-30% to corporate sites and supplier locations as needed.
HVAC Logistics & Distribution Network- Optimize outbound distribution strategies for finished goods, managing complex logistics networks servicing commercial distributors, residential contractors, and job sites.
- Manage inbound freight operations, mitigating risks associated with long-lead international components and bulky, heavy-gauge raw materials.
- Cultivate strategic relationships with third-party logistics (3PL) providers and freight forwarders to optimize total landed cost and transportation efficiency.
HVAC Industry Competency- Deep understanding of HVAC supply chain dynamics, including regional seasonality, weather-correlation modeling, and distributor channel behaviors.
- Familiarity with HVAC regulatory frameworks, including EPA refrigerant regulations, DOE energy efficiency mandates, and UL safety standards.
- Technical comprehension of HVAC bill of materials (BOMs), commodity pricing indexation (copper/steel), and international sourcing constraints.
Systems & Analytics Expertise- Advanced proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and dedicated SIOP/Advanced Planning tools (e.g., SAP/IBP, Kinaxis).
- Expertise in material optimization frameworks, including Safety Stock calculations, Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), and ABC/XYZ analysis.
- Strong command of logistics metrics, such as On-Time In-Full (OTIF), freight-as-a-percent-of-sales, and warehouse utilization rates.
