Sr. Director, Global Planning and Procurement

The Senior Director of Global Planning and Procurement will lead our teams through both our long range and near-term planning, procurement, and inventory management processes. This role oversees a diverse group of direct reports that focus on varied but interlocking elements of the process. This role is critical as the organization and requires strong leadership from a trustworthy and humble leader who has in-depth knowledge of planning, procurement, inventory management, forecasting and strategy. The Senior Director of Global Planning and Procurement will manage a complicated and dynamic process across multiple brands.

What You'll Do:

• Assess current team, talent and process and identify areas of improvement in the near, mid, and long term
• Evaluate opportunities for process evolution and growth
• Develop strong relationships with cross functional partners and teams both in North America and International
• Partner with Operations, Demand Planning, Sales, Finance, Sourcing, Product Development, and other key functions to support the growth of the business and effectively manage our inventory investments

• Focus on improving long-term forecasting and aligning supplier capabilities with incremental growth opportunities
• Create a framework for analysis and scenario planning to enable the organization to manage risk, opportunities, and upside
• Manage Asia based operations group - on time product management, reporting, and problem solving
• Own and evolve the Global S&OP Process

What To Bring:

• Minimum 10 years relevant experience, 5+ years in a leadership role within a medium to large company that operates on a global scale with internal and external partners
• Experience with wholesale or retail distribution and direct to consumer environments
• Deep knowledge and experience with planning, forecasting, procurement, supply chain operations, manufacturing
• Strong Analytical ability; creative problem solver
• Strong negotiator and communicator
• Background in sporting goods, sporting goods equipment and accessories, hard goods manufacturing
• Experience leading, motivating, and holding accountable a diverse global team
• Bachelor's degree with emphasis on supply chain, product development, business development or related areas of study

Additionally:

• Capable of operating in a fast paced, dynamic and evolving environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-driven and highly motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to use tact and diplomacy communicating with all levels
• Entrepreneurial - innovative, creative, resourceful
• Trustworthy, open, and accountable
• Excels in effective time management and able to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to travel extensively internationally
• Globally aware and attuned to macroeconomic and geopolitical dynamics and the impact on global supply chain