Sr. Director, Planning & Forecasting (Hybrid)

We are seeking a Sr. Director Planning & Forecasting to lead the Planning function within Lakeshores Supply Chain business unit and guide our integrated business this role youll own the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process end to end driving alignment across demand supply inventory and revenue plans and youll be a key voice in executive decisions on inventory investment capacity commitments and business performance. 

This is a high-visibility leadership role for someone who can turn market demand signals into a disciplined data-driven operating plan for our multi-DC distribution network and retail stores. Youll set the strategic direction for the Planning team while owning the departments KPIs leading six direct reports and a broader team of 20 planning professionals responsible for item-level forecasting PO creation DC inventory positioning and safety stock strategy. 

Reporting to the SVP Planning youll continue advancing our planning capabilities in SAP S/4HANA evaluating and implementing automation AI-enabled forecasting tools and advanced analytics that make planning decisions faster and sharper. Were looking for a leader who is equally strong at analyzing scenarios developing planning talent and presenting data-driven recommendations to senior leadership. Its meaningful work: when the plan is right classrooms and families get what they need when they need it. 

A day on the job looks like this: 

• Leading the monthly S&OP process from item-level demand forecast through the executive S&OP meeting and driving alignment between the forecast inventory targets and revenue plan 
• Coaching and developing six direct reports and a team of 20 while staying hands-on in daily operations building the skills and bench strength the team needs to grow 
• Overseeing all import and domestic inventory buys within Open-to-Buy (OTB) limits and leading the domestic expediting team to deliver every buy on time and in full 
• Managing item-level inventory availability across two distribution centers and all retail store locations to meet inventory and customer fulfillment goals and recommending inventory investment strategy to senior leadership 
• Defining and governing the inventory segmentation framework including ABC classification growth velocity tiering and lifecycle-based safety stock policy 
• Driving cross-functional process improvement projects that move department and company KPIs 
• Evolving planning capabilities in SAP S/4HANA by evaluating and implementing automation AI-enabled forecasting tools and advanced analytics 

Qualifications :

Got the skills and experience Heres what were looking for: 

Required: 

• 10 years of experience in supply chain logistics or operations management 
• 7 years in a management role leading planning inventory or buying teams 
• Expertise in import and domestic buying of consumer packaged goods or finished goods 
• Experience managing inventory across a multi-tier distribution network and global supply chain including multi-channel fulfillment and retail allocation 
• Advanced working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA 
• Proven success leading continuous improvement projects 

Preferred: 

• Experience applying automation AI-enabled forecasting tools or advanced analytics to demand and supply planning 
• Experience building inventory segmentation and safety stock policies (ABC velocity tiering lifecycle-based) 

Additional Information :

And heres our end of the bargain!

At Lakeshore we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

For this position new employees joining Lakeshore who live within Los Angeles and Orange Counties are typically brought into the organization at a salary rate between $180000-$220000 depending on relevant experience & skillset.

This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidates relevant experience location and skillset.

• Bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverageEPO PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefitschoose what you like ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dressand we really mean it

At Lakeshore we know our diversity makes us stronger and when everyone feels included and valued we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers families and children we serve.

We know we couldnt do the extraordinary things were doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group Lakeshore is more than a great place to workits a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out we give everything weve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success were constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if youre a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference wed love to hear from you. 
 
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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time