Head of Supply Planning

Formlabs•Somerville, MA

1d•$145,000 - $240,000

About The Position

Formlabs is hiring a Head of Supply Planning, Demand Planning, and S&OP to lead the company’s integrated planning function as it scales its additive manufacturing business. The role will shape supply and demand planning strategies, lead end-to-end S&OP and new product introduction (NPI) scenario planning, and support product launches across a global marketplace. The position is a strategic partner to executives and cross-functional stakeholders, with responsibility for building a world-class planning team and enabling operational scale, strong customer outcomes, and business growth. The role oversees demand forecasting, supply planning, and S&OP, balancing service, cost, and inventory objectives. It leads monthly S&OP meetings and uses data and scenario analysis to inform executive decisions. The Head will improve planning systems, analytics, and performance indicators; coordinate with sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, finance, sales, and product management; and develop plans that support production readiness, scale-up, and margin targets. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, at least 10 years of progressive planning experience, and at least five years in senior management overseeing integrated planning functions. Experience in a relevant industry such as consumer electronics is requested. A master’s degree and certifications or expertise with advanced planning and ERP/MRP systems are preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Research, or a related technical discipline.
10+ years of progressive experience in supply planning, demand planning, and/or S&OP.
At least 5 years in senior management overseeing integrated planning functions.
Experience in a relevant industry, such as consumer electronics.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated record of using data to drive decisions and implement process improvements.
Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and present to C-level executives.
Ability to attract, coach, and develop high-performing teams and foster innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement in fast-paced settings.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA, MS, or similar).
APICS CPIM, CSCP, or IBF certification in forecasting or planning.
Strong expertise with advanced planning systems such as SAP APO, Kinaxis, or Oracle; S&OP tools; ERP/MRP platforms; and analytics or scenario-modeling tools.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute scalable supply and demand planning strategies that support operational excellence, growth objectives, and new product launches across product categories.
Oversee integrated demand forecasting, supply planning, and S&OP processes to balance service, cost, and inventory targets.
Direct the monthly S&OP process and facilitate cross-functional consensus meetings aligning sales, operations, and financial planning.
Ensure data and scenario analysis inform executive-level decision-making.
Implement and continuously improve planning tools, analytics, and key performance indicators to increase visibility and accountability across the planning cycle.
Collaborate with sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and finance stakeholders to support supply chain performance, scale-up, and margin targets.
Integrate sales, product management, and market demand signals into production and inventory plans, reducing forecast error and responding to market changes.
Lead cross-functional NPI scenario planning to anticipate launch and ramp-up outcomes, ensure supply readiness, and respond to changing launch dynamics.
Mentor and develop teams in demand planning, supply planning, and S&OP.