The Senior Director, Supply Chain Excellence & AI Enablement is a strategic enterprise leader responsible for advancing Owens & Minor’s end-to-end supply chain planning capabilities, operating model excellence, and AI-enabled decision-making. This executive role drives the design, governance, and continuous improvement of integrated planning processes, analytics, and digital capabilities that improve service performance, inventory productivity, working capital efficiency, and operational resiliency.
The Senior Director serves as a key partner to senior leaders across Supply Chain, Commercial, Operations, Procurement, Finance, Technology, and Executive Leadership to align business priorities, optimize enterprise performance, and enable data-driven decision-making. This role leads the Supply Chain Excellence Center of Excellence (CoE), supports enterprise transformation initiatives, and accelerates adoption of advanced analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence to position the organization for sustainable growth and future-state digital capabilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Enterprise Supply Chain Transformation & Strategy
- Develop and execute the enterprise roadmap for supply chain planning excellence, process transformation, and AI-enabled decision support.
- Lead enterprise initiatives that improve service levels, forecast accuracy, inventory productivity, working capital performance, and operational agility.
- Drive adoption of best-in-class planning processes, governance standards, and digital capabilities across the organization.
- Partner with senior leadership to identify transformational opportunities and optimize end-to-end supply chain performance.
- Establish and lead the Supply Chain Excellence Center of Excellence (CoE), providing governance, capability development, and process leadership across planning functions.
Enterprise Governance & Operating Model Leadership- Architect and govern the enterprise Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Sales Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP), and Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) operating model.
- Establish enterprise planning policies, decision rights, escalation frameworks, and governance structures.
- Lead executive planning reviews and cross-functional governance forums.
- Drive accountability for planning process adherence, business performance, and operational execution.
- Align commercial, operational, and financial objectives through integrated planning and decision-making processes.
AI, Analytics & Decision Intelligence Leadership
- Define and execute the enterprise vision for AI, advanced analytics, and decision intelligence within Supply Chain.
- Lead the development of predictive, prescriptive, and scenario-based planning capabilities that enhance operational and financial performance.
- Champion deployment of AI-enabled planning tools, digital copilots, automation solutions, and advanced analytics platforms.
- Establish executive dashboards, KPI frameworks, and performance measurement systems that provide actionable business insights.
- Enable self-service analytics and expanded access to data that improves decision quality and organizational responsiveness.
Data Governance & Digital Enablement
- Establish governance and stewardship standards for planning master data, planning hierarchies, and data quality.
- Partner with Technology and Digital teams to develop future-state planning architecture and modernization strategies.
- Ensure alignment between planning processes and enterprise technology platforms, including ERP, APS, AI, and analytics solutions.
- Lead digital transformation initiatives focused on productivity improvement, process automation, and decision optimization.
- Promote enterprise-wide adoption of emerging technologies that enhance planning effectiveness and business performance.
Organizational Leadership & Capability Building
- Build and lead a high-performing team focused on supply chain excellence, analytics, planning capabilities, and continuous improvement.
- Create scalable training programs, operating playbooks, governance frameworks, and leadership development initiatives.
- Influence and align senior leaders across multiple business units and functions to drive sustainable organizational change.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.
- Develop succession plans and talent strategies that strengthen organizational capability and future leadership pipelines.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations Research, Analytics, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain planning, integrated business planning, supply chain transformation, analytics, consulting, or digital enablement.
- Minimum of 8 years leading managers and cross-functional teams within complex, multi-site organizations.
- Proven success leading enterprise transformation initiatives with measurable operational and financial results.
- Demonstrated ability to influence executive leadership and drive organizational change across multiple functions.
- Deep expertise in Integrated Business Planning (IBP), SIOP/S&OP, inventory optimization, supply chain planning, and performance management.
- Experience with enterprise planning platforms such as SAP IBP, SAP S/4HANA, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, Oracle, or comparable technologies.
- Experience leading AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, automation, or digital transformation initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) or other advanced degree.
- APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD).
- Lean Six Sigma certification.
- Experience establishing Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and enterprise governance models.
- Experience leading large-scale planning modernization or AI adoption programs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- Expert knowledge of Integrated Business Planning (IBP), SIOP/S&OP, Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE), inventory optimization, and supply chain strategy.
- Strong understanding of AI, advanced analytics, automation, and digital supply chain technologies.
- Proven ability to design and implement enterprise operating models and governance frameworks.
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to evaluate trade-offs impacting service, inventory, cost, and working capital performance.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
- Executive presence with proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive cross-functional alignment.
- Demonstrated success leading enterprise transformation and change management initiatives.
- Strong talent development and organizational leadership capabilities.
- Expertise in performance measurement, KPI governance, and executive reporting.
- Ability to translate complex data and analytics into actionable business decisions.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to travel approximately 20% to 30% as business needs require.
- Limited exposure to environmental hazards.
- Position may require periodic visits to distribution centers, operational sites, and corporate offices.
If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.
