VP, Global Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning

Apex Tool Group•Sparks, OR

21d

About The Position

The Vice President of Global Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) leads Apex Tool Group’s global SIOP process and the regional delivery of the North America Hand Tools (NAHT) supply chain. The role provides functional leadership to Weller and Cleco Supply Chain leads to support global consistency in processes and ways of working. It focuses on synchronizing Sales, Marketing, New Product Development, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain functions across approximately $1.2 billion in annual sales, with particular importance placed on managing approximately $250 million in inventory. The role works with senior business leaders, including the C-suite, to shape and deliver company objectives through SIOP. It sets long-term SIOP strategy and leads tactical decisions that balance demand and supply, manage inventory, align volume and mix with capacity, and integrate financial and operating plans. The VP leads monthly SIOP reviews, advises senior leadership, supports planning for new product development, and oversees global Kinaxis supply-planning software and its Center of Excellence. The position also leads a team of senior direct reports and is accountable for regional NAHT supply-chain performance, service levels, inventory, and lead times.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
15+ years of progressive experience in global Supply Chain planning leadership roles.
Direct, multi-year accountability for a SIOP process supporting at least $0.5 billion in annual revenue.
Significant experience in at least one additional Supply Chain sub-discipline, such as Distribution, Transportation, Sourcing, Manufacturing, or Customer Service.
SAP experience as both a hands-on practitioner and a business leader.
Experience with advanced planning systems.
Experience with consumer/retail and industrial channels, including supplying major global customers in both areas.
Experience leading Supply Chain and SIOP activities in support of business-to-business eCommerce channels, including supplying major global customers.
Ability to travel approximately 50% domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

MBA or relevant graduate degree.
Kinaxis experience.

Responsibilities

Work with senior business leadership, including the C-suite, and functional leaders to shape company objectives and improve SIOP accuracy and efficiency.
Provide functional leadership to Weller and Cleco Supply Chain leads, roll out standardized processes, and maintain dotted-line alignment with their respective business leaders.
Develop long-term SIOP strategy and lead tactical decisions to balance demand and supply, manage inventory, align volume and mix with capacity and capability, and integrate financial and operating plans.
Serve as the SIOP subject matter expert for all business units, including managing a 24-month demand plan that informs forecasts for plants and suppliers and supports procurement of critical materials and components.
Lead monthly SIOP review cycles, analyze major issues for senior leadership, and lead or attend monthly and quarterly Executive Leadership Team reviews as needed.
Lead Supply Chain planning for New Product Development and introductions, manage Supply Chain representatives for Strategic Business Units, and attend SBU and Product Development Review meetings.
Work with Finance and Manufacturing partners to forecast, manage, and optimize global inventory dollars, turns, days on hand, and reductions.
Assess financial risks related to service levels, out-of-stocks, and inventory, and develop and implement mitigation plans.
Develop reports and monitor and communicate KPIs covering shipment trends, forecast performance, supply issues, and other business needs.
Lead or support major projects as needed, serving as the company subject matter expert for SIOP and Supply Chain planning.
Define, execute, and continuously improve global Kinaxis supply-planning software; lead the global Kinaxis Center of Excellence and ensure the software meets business requirements across North America, Latin America/EMEA, and APAC.
Lead regional delivery of the NAHT supply chain, with responsibility for supply-chain performance, service levels, inventory, and lead times.
Lead and develop senior-level direct reports and their multi-level teams through annual objective setting, talent development, and performance review cycles.