Director, Supply Chain Planning

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Director, Supply Chain Planning reports to the Chief Supply Chain Officer Located in Lewisville, TX Full-Time Hybrid Role Summary The Director of Supply Chain Planning is responsible for leading the enterprise-wide strategy, design, and execution of inventory planning and replenishment across TriMark s multi-region distribution network. This role ensures the right product is in the right place at the right time-balancing service levels, working capital efficiency, and network capacity. The Director will drive standardization of planning processes, optimize inventory deployment, and leverage ERP and planning tools to enable a more predictive, data-driven supply chain. This leader will play a critical role in aligning demand signals from Sales, supply inputs from Procurement, and operational constraints from Distribution to deliver improved fill rates, reduced excess/obsolete inventory, and enhanced network performance. Core Responsibilities DRP Strategy & Network Alignment Design and implement a scalable framework across all distribution centers and regions Align inventory planning strategy with network design, transportation flows, and ERP capabilities Establish inventory segmentation strategies (ABC, velocity, critical SKUs) to drive differentiated planning approaches Partner with Supply Chain leadership to support network optimization initiatives and warehouse consolidations Inventory Planning & Replenishment Own enterprise inventory positioning, replenishment logic, and safety stock strategies Drive improvements in key metrics: fill rate, inventory turns, backorders, and excess & obsolete (E&O) inventory Develop and manage parameters including lead times, order cycles, and min/max levels Ensure alignment between demand forecasts, purchasing plans, and distribution requirements Systems, Data & ERP Integration Lead DRP design and execution within ERP systems (JDE, Infor WMS, or future-state platforms) Partner with IT and ERP teams to enhance planning tools, reporting, and automation capabilities Establish data governance standards to ensure accuracy of item master, lead times, and planning inputs Leverage analytics and reporting to enable proactive decision-making and exception management Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Procurement to align supplier lead times, MOQs, and inbound flow strategies Work closely with Sales to incorporate demand signals, promotions, and large project impacts Collaborate with Warehouse Operations to ensure planning aligns with capacity, labor, and throughput constraints Serve as a key interface between Finance and Operations to balance service levels with working capital targets Process Standardization & Continuous Improvement Establish standardized DRP processes, cadences, and governance across all regions Implement KPIs, dashboards, and routines (weekly/monthly) to monitor performance and drive accountability Lead continuous improvement initiatives leveraging Lean / Six Sigma methodologies Identify and eliminate inefficiencies in planning, ordering, and inventory deployment Team Leadership & Capability Building Build and lead a high-performing DRP and inventory planning team Develop organizational capability in demand and supply planning disciplines Provide coaching, training, and career development for planning talent across the network Act as a change leader in driving adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working Qualifications & Experience Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field (MBA preferred) 10+ years of experience in supply chain, inventory planning, or distribution planning roles Proven experience leading DRP or multi-echelon inventory planning in a complex distribution network Strong experience with ERP systems (JDE, SAP, Oracle, or similar) and WMS platforms Deep understanding of inventory optimization, replenishment models, and supply chain analytics Experience in private equity-backed or high-growth, transformation-driven environments preferred Leadership Profile Highly analytical with strong business and financial acumen Systems thinker-able to connect demand, supply, and network dynamics Operates with urgency and accountability in a fast-paced environment Strong cross-functional influencer with the ability to align Sales, Operations, and Finance Change agent comfortable building structure in evolving environments #SHIndeed