Director, Planning

Hyve Solutions•Reno, NV

About The Position

The Director of Planning is responsible for leading the organization’s planning function and translating business strategy into actionable plans, priorities, and resource requirements. This role partners closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive effective forecasting, capacity planning, budgeting, scenario analysis, and execution. The ideal candidate is a strategic and analytical leader who can operate effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment, influence senior stakeholders, and turn data and insights into clear business decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred. Equivalent experience considered.
10+ years of relevant experience in planning, strategy, finance, operations, supply chain, or a related discipline.
5+ years of experience leading teams and/or enterprise-level planning processes.
Strong analytical, financial modeling, forecasting, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Strong project management and organizational capabilities.
Experience with planning, ERP, BI, or analytics platforms.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and highly collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the overall planning process, including weekly customer demand planning and scheduling, annual, quarterly, and long-range planning.
Develop forecasts, business plans, capacity models, and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making.
Partner with Customer Sourcing team, Finance, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Product, and other functions to align plans and priorities.
Establish planning methodologies, processes, tools, and performance metrics.
Analyze business trends, risks, opportunities, and resource requirements.
Translate strategic objectives into measurable plans, milestones, and operating priorities.
Provide senior leadership with clear insights, recommendations, and decision-support materials.
Lead and develop a high-performing planning team.
Identify gaps between plan and actual performance and recommend corrective actions.
Drive cross-functional alignment and resolve planning conflicts or competing priorities.
Improve planning accuracy, efficiency, and scalability through process and technology enhancements.
Present planning recommendations and business insights to executive leadership.