Director, Distribution Requirements Planning

TriMark•Lewisville, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

TriMark USA is the country’s largest provider of design services, equipment, and supplies to the foodservice industry. We proudly serve our customers by providing design services, commercial equipment, and foodservice supplies across a wide range of industries and business sectors. Headquartered in Massachusetts, with a history dating back to 1896, we have locations across the country that offer foodservice operators an unparalleled level of service by combining our unique design capabilities and our expert market knowledge with the purchasing strength, delivery, installation, and after-sales service capabilities of a national company. Our employees are focused on creating customized solutions for our clients to ensure they achieve their culinary goals while upholding our I.C.A.R.E. values: Integrity, Customer Service, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. For more information, please visit: www.trimarkusa.com Why you’ll love it here! + Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet, and Legal Insurance + 401k + Community Service Day + Spotlight Awards + National Sales Excellence Awards + CFSP Prep Certification Program POSITION SUMMARY: The Director, Project Management Office reports to the Chief Supply Chain Officer Located in Lewisville, TX Full-Time Hybrid Role Summary The Director of Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in private equity-backed or high-growth, transformation-driven environments preferred

Responsibilities

DRP Strategy & Network Alignment
Design and implement a scalable DRP 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 DRP 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