Remote, US
Description
The Director of Supply Planning will lead Kindthread’s global supply planning strategy, ensuring optimal inventory levels, production efficiency, and alignment with business goals. This role is critical to our S&OP process and requires strong collaboration with Demand Planning, Sourcing, Procurement, and Operations. The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands-on leader with deep supply planning experience, strong systems knowledge, and a track record of team development and cross-functional influence.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Lead global supply planning and align strategies with demand forecasts, inventory targets, and production capacity
- Own the supply planning function within the S&OP process and present key insights and risks to executive leadership
- Collaborate with Operations and manufacturing partners to develop scalable production plans across brands and geographies
- Identify and resolve supply/demand imbalances and proactively mitigate risks
- Drive the development and optimization of MRP and planning tools in partnership with IT and Supply Chain teams
- Lead and mentor a high-performing supply planning team
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, efficiency, and system capabilities
- Provide clear, actionable reporting and analytics to inform business decisions
- Support ERP enhancements and lead key supply chain projects
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in supply chain planning, with 4+ years in leadership roles
- Strong expertise in global supply planning, preferably in apparel, consumer goods, or discrete manufacturing
- Deep knowledge of ERP and MRP systems; experience with system implementations or upgrades a plus
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with SQL, Power BI, or other data tools preferred
- Strong communicator with proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leaders
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field (MBA or certification like APICS/CSCP preferred)
Compensation: $120k-$145k annual salary. Kindthread encourages applications from candidates of all levels where pay will be based on experience.
Summary
Kindthread is a leading company in the healthcare apparel space, home to brands including Scrubs & Beyond, Landau, and White Cross. We’re committed to delivering high-quality apparel and exceptional customer experiences. Our mission is to elevate the healthcare workforce with stylish, comfortable, and functional products.