Sales Inventory & Operations Planning Director

Tremco Construction Products Group•Saint Louis, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Inventory Planning plays a key role in fueling business growth by aligning inventory strategy with customer demand and financial goals. Through strong partnership across Sales and cross-functional teams, this leader transforms insights into action—optimizing inventory, reducing risk, and maximizing service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Management, and S&OP/IBP
Executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive cross-functional alignment
Proven success partnering with Sales on demand planning and inventory strategy
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated success improving inventory performance (e.g., reducing excess/obsolete stock while improving service levels)
Strong ERP and planning systems experience (LN preferred), with proficiency in Power BI and Salesforce

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with Sales leadership to proactively identifying risks and opportunities
Support Sales in evaluating trade-offs between inventory availability, lead times, and customer commitments
Serve as the primary liaison between Inventory Planning and Sales to align forecasts, trends, and demand
Actively participate in S&OP and IBP processes, ensuring demand signals are clearly understood and incorporated
Drive alignment across Supply Chain, Finance, Merchandising, and Operations with clear ownership, priorities, and timelines
Lead initiatives to improve inventory health, reduce excess/obsolete stock, and increase inventory turns
Partner with Finance to align inventory strategies with financial targets, including working capital and margin goals
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing inventory planning team
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Develop talent pipelines and succession plans within the organization
Champion company safety and quality initiatives
Own inventory health across Finished Goods, Purchased Finished Goods, and raw materials
Develop and execute strategies that balance service levels, working capital efficiency, and risk mitigation
Lead long-range and annual inventory planning aligned with business objectives and sales forecasts
Establish frameworks for inventory segmentation, safety stock, and replenishment strategies
Define and track KPIs (forecast accuracy, inventory turns, service levels, inventory quality)
Deliver insights and recommendations to executive leadership, highlighting risks and opportunities
Advance planning maturity through digital tools, automation, and analytics
Leverage systems and analytics to improve responsiveness and decision-making
Standardize planning processes, metrics, and dashboards globally
Implement governance structures that strengthen accountability across Sales and Planning teams
Utilize analytics tools to provide real-time visibility into inventory performance