Director of SCM (Sales & Operations Planning) - Bilingual in Korean

Pulmuone Foods USA, Inc.•Buena Park, CA

About The Position

Pulmuone is a leading global food manufacturer known for our wholesome and sustainable products. Our mission is to create a healthier tomorrow – for the people and the planet. Pulmuone brands include Nasoya, Wildwood, and Monterey Gourmet Foods, offering a wide variety of delicious products that are inspired by contemporary flavor palates and a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Director of SCM (S&OP) (Sales & Operations Planning) to lead and develop our company’s end-to-end supply chain S&OP process. The ideal candidate will align demand and supply planning, improve forecast accuracy, drive cross-functional collaboration, and support decision-making that optimizes business performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
15+ years of progressive experience in S&OP, supply chain, demand planning, or related functions.
3+ years in a leadership or management role.
Strong analytical skills; proficient in data analytics and S&OP software/tools.
Proven track record of successful S&OP process design and implementation.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Strong project management and organizational abilities.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Korean

Responsibilities

Lead the S&OP Process: Champion, design, and lead the weekly S&OP cycle, including demand review, supply review, pre-S&OP, and executive S&OP meetings.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with key stakeholders across sales, marketing, supply chain, manufacturing, finance, and product management to ensure a single, aligned forecast and operational plan.
Demand Planning: Oversee the demand planning process, incorporating statistical forecasts, market intelligence, and sales input to create a robust and accurate demand plan.
Supply Planning: Collaborate with the supply chain and manufacturing teams to develop a supply plan that meets demand while optimizing inventory levels, production capacity, and lead times.
Performance Management: Establish and track key S&OP performance metrics (e.g., forecast accuracy, service level, inventory turns), and recommend corrective actions as needed, and report on performance to leadership.
Inventory Optimization: Develop and implement strategies to optimize inventory levels across the supply chain, balancing service levels with working capital objectives.
Process Improvement: Continuously identify and implement improvements to the S&OP process, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Drive continuous improvement in forecasting, inventory management, and production planning.
SCM Strategy: Develop and execute supply chain strategies that align with business goals.
Ensure alignment between demand forecasts and supply plans to meet business goals.
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of S&OP professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.