Head of Supply Planning

Formlabs•Somerville, MA

6h•$135,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Joining this organization as Head of Supply Planning, Demand Planning, and S&OP offers the extraordinary opportunity to shape the operational backbone of a rapidly scaling additive manufacturing leader. This role puts you at the heart of cross-functional decision-making, empowering you to architect demand and supply planning strategies that drive innovation and support breakthrough product launches across a dynamic global marketplace. As the leader orchestrating end-to-end S&OP and NPI scenario planning, your vision and expertise will be instrumental in building a world-class planning team, enabling seamless scale, and delivering lasting value to both the business and its customers. You will have a seat at the table as a key strategic partner, collaborating with executives and influencing the company’s trajectory during exciting, transformative growth. Making an indelible impact on organizational performance and shaping the future of how cutting-edge consumer technology reaches the world.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Research, or a related technical discipline; Master’s degree (MBA, MS, or similar) preferred.
10+ years progressive experience in supply planning, demand planning, and/or S&OP, with at least 5 years in senior management overseeing integrated planning functions in a relevant industry such as consumer electronics
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record using data to drive decisions and implement process improvements.
Excellent communication, influencer, and stakeholder management skills. Must have demonstrated ability leading cross-functional teams and presenting to C-level executives.
A proven ability to attract, coach, and develop high-performing teams, cultivating a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement in fast-paced settings.

Nice To Haves

Certification such as APICS CPIM, CSCP, or IBF certification in forecasting/planning
Strong expertise with advanced planning systems (e.g., SAP APO, Kinaxis, Oracle), S&OP tools, ERP/MRP platforms, and relevant analytics or scenario modeling tools.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of scalable supply and demand planning strategies to drive operational excellence, align with growth objectives, and support new product launches across all product categories.
Oversee the integrated planning function, ensuring tight coordination between demand forecasting, supply planning, and S&OP processes to optimize balance among service, cost, and inventory targets
Direct the monthly S&OP process, facilitating cross-functional consensus meetings that align sales, operations, and financial planning; ensure robust data and scenario analysis inform executive-level decision-making.
Implement and continuously improve advanced planning tools, analytics, and key performance indicators to drive visibility and accountability across the end-to-end planning cycle.
Collaborate with sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and finance stakeholders to ensure optimal supply chain performance supporting scale-up and margin targets.
Integrate demand signals from sales, product management, and market insights into actionable production and inventory plans, reducing forecast error and enabling rapid response to market changes.
Drive scenario planning and alignment for New Product Introductions (NPI), working cross-functionally to anticipate multiple launch and ramp-up outcomes, ensuring robust supply readiness and agile response to evolving launch dynamics.
Mentor and develop high-performing teams in demand planning, supply planning, and S&OP, fostering a collaborative, agile, and results-driven culture.