Director, North American Supply Planning (Remote)

Vallen • Belmont, NC

16h • Remote

About The Position

The Director, North American Supply Planning, is responsible for leading all
supply planning activities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This
leadership role ensures timely and accurate purchasing, drives supplier
accountability, optimizes inbound inventory flow, and supports Vallen’s
enterprise strategy for best‑in‑class inventory management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, purchasing, or inventory management, including leadership roles.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with demonstrated ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Knowledge of ERP and advanced planning systems (GAINS, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Effective staff management and leadership skills, with emphasis on team development.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; able to influence across functions and at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead North American Supply Planning operations across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and strategically aligned purchase order placement, minimizing excess while maintaining high service levels.
• Oversee supplier scorecard and hold suppliers accountable to operational, on‑time delivery, fill‑rate, and quality expectations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Category Management, Regional Demand Planning, IT, Distribution, Sales, Finance, and Supplier Partners.
• Develop strategies to reduce excess inventory and improve asset utilization.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to improve supply planning outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Influence the inventory systems roadmap, partnering with IT, Operations, and Suppliers to implement tools and processes that improve planning accuracy and scalability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director