Director, Sales & Operations Planning
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What you'll do
- Lead and continuously improve the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process across multiple facilities, coordinating input from Commercial, Operations, Finance, and other key stakeholders.
- Drive and maintain senior leadership engagement in the S&OP process by facilitating discussions, aligning priorities, and supporting informed decision-making.
- Facilitate the monthly S&OP cycle, including demand planning, supply planning, and cross-functional consensus planning.
- Analyze and resolve demand-related issues through effective cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision-making.
- Provide input to business strategy development, long-term planning, annual budgeting, and monthly forecasting activities.
- Support supply chain initiatives, projects, and continuous improvement efforts across the organization.
- Develop demand plans based on business trends, customer requirements, and demand patterns, while identifying growth opportunities.
- Lead initiatives to improve inventory performance and achieve company inventory objectives.
- Develop, publish, and monitor key metrics to measure and improve planning effectiveness, inventory performance, and customer service.
- Coordinate the movement of Municipal Solid Waste and Profiled Waste by aligning waste type, material mix, and receiving facility requirements with Commercial and Operations teams.
- Produce weekly flash reports, planning dashboards, and data analytics to support operating and commercial decisions.
- Lead profiled-waste demand forecasting activities and perform inventory, optimization, and growth-opportunity analyses.
What they're looking for
- MBA required in Supply Chain, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Direct experience leading and managing a mature Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
- Extensive knowledge of demand planning, supply planning, working capital management, sales and marketing processes, finance and accounting principles, and order-flow management.
- Experience utilizing ERP systems to support planning, forecasting, inventory management, and supply chain operations.
- Strong understanding of supply chain best practices and operational processes.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, database tools, data analysis, and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, analyze, and interpret large and complex data sets.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders, facilitate decision-making, and drive organizational change.
- Demonstrated experience developing, coaching, and leading cross-functional teams toward achieving business objectives and performance metrics.
- Proven success building and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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Who we are
For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.
Our Vision
Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.
Our Business
Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.
Our Value
Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.
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About the role
Location: Florham Park, NJ; Hybrid
Reports to: CFO / VP Finance - East Region
Experience Required: Minimum 10 years, with 5+ years in supply chain management
Travel Percentage: 15%
Education Required: MBA
Key Responsibilities
Lead and continuously improve the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process across multiple facilities, coordinating input from Commercial, Operations, Finance, and other key stakeholders.
Drive and maintain senior leadership engagement in the S&OP process by facilitating discussions, aligning priorities, and supporting informed decision-making.
Facilitate the monthly S&OP cycle, including demand planning, supply planning, and cross-functional consensus planning.
Analyze and resolve demand-related issues through effective cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision-making.
Provide input to business strategy development, long-term planning, annual budgeting, and monthly forecasting activities.
Support supply chain initiatives, projects, and continuous improvement efforts across the organization.
Develop demand plans based on business trends, customer requirements, and demand patterns, while identifying growth opportunities.
Lead initiatives to improve inventory performance and achieve company inventory objectives.
Develop, publish, and monitor key metrics to measure and improve planning effectiveness, inventory performance, and customer service.
Coordinate the movement of Municipal Solid Waste and Profiled Waste by aligning waste type, material mix, and receiving facility requirements with Commercial and Operations teams.
Produce weekly flash reports, planning dashboards, and data analytics to support operating and commercial decisions.
Lead profiled-waste demand forecasting activities and perform inventory, optimization, and growth-opportunity analyses.
Champion S&OP best practices across the organization and drive adoption through training, education, and change management initiatives.
Develop, coach, and guide cross-functional teams in executing strategies that support key business objectives and performance indicators.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal customers, suppliers, and external partners.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Key Requirements
- MBA required in Supply Chain, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Direct experience leading and managing a mature Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
- Extensive knowledge of demand planning, supply planning, working capital management, sales and marketing processes, finance and accounting principles, and order-flow management.
- Experience utilizing ERP systems to support planning, forecasting, inventory management, and supply chain operations.
- Strong understanding of supply chain best practices and operational processes.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, database tools, data analysis, and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, analyze, and interpret large and complex data sets.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders, facilitate decision-making, and drive organizational change.
- Demonstrated experience developing, coaching, and leading cross-functional teams toward achieving business objectives and performance metrics.
- Proven success building and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to educate, promote, and champion S&OP principles across all levels of the organization.
- Experience leading process compliance, continuous improvement, and training initiatives to ensure long-term adoption and success of planning processes.
All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.
Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.
Pay Transparency
Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld’s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.
The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $157,000.00 - $224,400.00 USD per annum
Reworld™ provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person—and their families—through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits. Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match. Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page. Reworld™ reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.
Our DEI Commitment
Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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