Director, Planning & Data

MiTek

. Lead the company's end-to-end supply chain planning, inventory management, data, and analytics capabilities across manufacturing and distribution operations .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeChesterfield • Missouri • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain planning, inventory management, and data analytics, with a strong focus on improving operational performance and customer service. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and implement advanced planning systems and methodologies.

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Supply Chain PlanningInventory ManagementSAP S/4HANADemand ForecastingLeadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Statistical ForecastingCapacity PlanningProduction SchedulingS&OP / IBP ProcessesInventory OptimizationPerformance MetricsData AnalyticsPredictive AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceERP Implementation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

SAP S/4HANAAdvanced Planning SystemsAnalytics DashboardsSelf-Service Reporting

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementManufacturing OperationsMulti-Site DistributionFinancial AcumenMatrixed Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the company's end-to-end supply chain planning, inventory management, data, and analytics capabilities across manufacturing and distribution operations
Lead and continuously improve integrated business planning and S&OP across demand, supply, capacity, production scheduling, and inventory planning
Develop demand forecasts and statistical forecasting methodologies with Commercial teams
Translate forecasts into supply, capacity, inventory, production, and distribution requirements
Establish planning policies, parameters, governance processes, and decision rights
Lead network planning across manufacturing plants and distribution centers
Identify supply risks and lead cross-functional mitigation and recovery plans
Own inventory strategy, targets, stocking strategies, safety-stock policies, and replenishment parameters
Improve inventory turns, excess and obsolete inventory, stock availability, inventory accuracy, and inventory productivity
Drive customer service and order-fulfillment performance, including product availability, fill rate, lead time, and supply reliability
Establish supply chain performance-management frameworks, KPIs, dashboards, operating reviews, and escalation processes
Lead continuous improvement and root-cause analysis for planning, inventory, scheduling, and service issues
Own supply chain and operations data strategy, governance, reporting architecture, and master data standards
Lead utilization and improvement of SAP S/4HANA and related planning applications
Develop dashboards, KPIs, analytics, and self-service reporting capabilities
Lead advanced planning systems, business intelligence, predictive analytics, AI, machine learning, and automation initiatives
Partner with Information Technology to ensure scalable, secure, reliable, integrated systems
Recruit, lead, develop, and retain planners, analysts, and data professionals
Build organizational capability through coaching, development, and succession planning
Establish governance and decision rights across supply chain, manufacturing, Commercial, Customer Service, Procurement, Finance, and IT
Advise senior leadership on demand, capacity, material risks, inventory, service, financial trade-offs, and improvement opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, Business, Engineering, or a related field required
10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain planning, manufacturing operations, inventory management, analytics, or related functions, including significant leadership responsibility
5+ years of leadership experience managing planning, supply chain, analytics, and/or data teams
Equivalent combination of experience and education may substitute on a year-for-year basis
Experience leading demand planning, supply planning, capacity planning, production planning and scheduling, and inventory management
Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing and distribution networks in a matrixed environment
Proven track record leading and improving S&OP / IBP processes
Record of improving forecast accuracy, schedule performance, inventory performance, customer service, and working capital
Strong knowledge of inventory optimization, capacity management, supply risk management, and planning performance metrics
SAP S/4HANA experience and experience implementing or optimizing ERP, planning, analytics, or business intelligence platforms
Working knowledge of AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, and practical applications in planning, operations, or supply chain environments
Experience establishing KPIs, performance-management routines, and data-driven accountability mechanisms
Strong financial and analytical acumen
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities
Practical, hands-on leadership style balancing strategic direction, digital transformation, and operational execution
Ability to access a factory and work around temperature changes, noise, vibration, chemicals/fumes, and factory machinery

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
Performance/Incentive bonuses
Career advancement and training opportunities
Employee Resource Groups
Tuition reimbursement
Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
myFlexPay partner allowing employees to track, manage, and access pay anytime