Director - Enterprise Planning & Procurement

S&C Electric Company•Chicago, IL

2d•$187,341 - $248,230•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Enterprise Planning & Procurement leads the company’s end‑to‑end planning and purchasing ecosystem—spanning S&OP leadership, demand/supply planning, enterprise inventory strategy, and procurement execution. This role builds and develops high‑performing teams (demand/supply planners, inventory management, operationally focused buyers) while partnering closely with Value Streams, manufacturing, logistics, sourcing, finance, sales, and quality to synchronize demand and supply, strengthen supplier performance and support reliability, reduce total cost, and elevate customer service levels. Align and influence value streams to achieve resilient, cost‑effective supply. The director drives policy, business process requirements and governance of Value stream execution practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, or related field.
10+ years in production planning and procurement within industrial manufacturing environment
7+ years leading S&OP, Scheduling, Procurement teams (can be overlapping with planning leadership)
Demonstrated success driving supply chain or business transformation in industrial markets.
Advance proficiency with ERP and APS (e.g., Oracle required; SAP, Kinaxis, or equivalent), demand planning tools, and data analytics (Power BI/Excel advanced).
Deep knowledge of forecasting, supply planning, inventory optimization, and procurement execution.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills; able to prioritize and lead cross‑functional initiatives in a fast‑paced environment.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across executive, plant, and supplier audiences.
Proven ability to lead large-scale, cross functional transformation initiatives that improve supply chain performance, cost, and service.
Strong understanding of supplier execution performance management, including OTD, quality/PPM, responsiveness, cost, and lead-time adherence.
Ability to influence and align manufacturing, and supplier stakeholders on enterprise priorities.
Strong people-leadership skills with the ability to guide teams through change, foster an inclusive culture, and model professionalism and emotional intelligence.
Deep expertise in forecasting, demand/supply planning, inventory optimization, and procurement execution.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decisions, mitigate supply risks, and improve operational performance.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex sourcing and supply chain initiatives requiring alignment across multiple functions.
Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to coordinate across internal/external resources and manage competing priorities.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all team members at all levels of the organization.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships, collaborate across diverse teams, and drive alignment.
Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams by setting clear expectations, providing actionable feedback, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Ability to champion a data-driven, operational excellence mindset across the organization.

Nice To Haves

MBA or Master’s in Supply Chain Management
APICS/ASCM certifications: CPIM or CSCP
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
Experience in electrical or industrial manufacturing and with PPAP/NPI ramp-ups
Demonstrated experience in fabrication, electronics and hardware commodities

Responsibilities

Own and chair S&OP end‑to‑end—connecting sales, marketing, finance, operations, procurement, and logistics to align demand, supply, and financial plans.
Lead the development and refinement of forecasting models (historical trends, market intel, customer insights) to improve MAPE and bias.
Oversee process definitions, standards and governance of planning across internal and external sources to meet service and cost targets; elevate supply risk visibility and mitigation.
Identify and deploy best practices and APS/ERP capabilities (e.g., SAP IBP, Oracle, Kinaxis, automation, analytics) to improve plan quality, responsiveness, and throughput.
Build and lead the enterprise inventory function and playbook, including policies, stocking parameters, and governance across make/buy networks.
Partner with finance on E&O prevention/reduction, slow‑moving disposition, and inventory accounting alignment.
Own inventory KPIs (turns, DOH, E&O $), parameter health (safety stock, lead times, MOQ), and cycle/physical inventory governance.
Oversee end‑to‑end purchasing execution for production and indirect materials: PO placement, confirmations, reschedules/changes, and expediting to support plan attainment.
Lead supplier performance management of operational execution matters—monthly scorecards for OTD, quality/PPM, responsiveness, cost, and lead-time adherence; drive formal recovery plans to ensure continuity of supply.
Partner with Sourcing on NPI/PPAP readiness; ensure pilot and launch material availability and cutover execution.
Coordinate supplier quality communications, audits, and continuous improvement actions.
Collaborate with value streams, manufacturing, logistics, sourcing, and engineering to minimize disruptions and improve plan adherence.
Synthesize supply risk scenarios with commercial demand and communicate recommended actions to senior leadership.
Ensure closed‑loop connection across forecasting, supply planning, procurement, logistics, and customer service.
Establish KPIs, dashboards, and reporting (Power BI or similar) to monitor forecast accuracy, supply reliability, inventory health, procurement cycle times, and supplier performance.
Own master data integrity critical to planning and buying (lead times, yields, MOQ, sourcing rules, calendars).
Drive automation and workflow standardization across ERP/APS and supplier portals.
Lead, inspire, and develop a high‑performing team (planning, inventory, buyers); define roles and accountabilities, coach careers, and manage performance.
Create training programs (playbooks, video modules, checklists) to embed standard work and accelerate onboarding.
Foster a positive, healthy, and inclusive culture that model’s professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with all applicable company policies, safety rules, and ethical sourcing standards.
Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
Other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Medical & Prescription
Dental
Vision
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Group Life Insurance
Optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program
Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Other Leaves
Paid Parental Time
Military Leave
401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component
Annual incentive plan (AIP)