Sr. Director, Demand Planning - Health Solutions Team Lead - Remote - Competitive Salary & Comprehensive Benefits

Join the Flex Team as a Sr. Director, Demand Planning and Be Part of Our Purpose to Make Great Products That Create Value and Improve People's Lives

Flex, a Fortune global 500 company, is a diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build, and deliver innovative products that improve the world. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Director, Demand Planning to lead our Health Solutions Team in implementing material planning strategies to balance supply and demand. As a Sr. Director, Demand Planning, you will report to the President, Health Solutions, and play a critical role in directing and leading the implementation of material planning strategy to ensure optimal inventory positions for customer programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy material planning models to ensure optimal inventory positions for customer programs, utilizing models for determining material planning parameters for components, and leveraging market knowledge and research to validate customer demands in cooperation with operations, account management, and supply chain.
• Conduct frequent reviews with Senior Management to develop and share strategic information that could impact the forecast, and work with the team to modify the forecast for historical and environmental events, focusing on key metrics such as total inventory, inventory turns, and forecast accuracy.
• Review issues and make recommendations that deal with long-term constraints, customer service levels, inventory targets, the current forecast, and backlog, understanding operations capacity per product, and responding to market variations.
• Use information gathered from Global Account Management teams and trend analysis to direct a Demand Plan, and hold cross-functional meetings to review the Supply and Demand draft plans with key stakeholders.
• Regularly interact with executives and major clients, which may result in influencing and/or persuading customer negotiations.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• 14+ years of related experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Extensive experience solving highly sensitive inquiries or issues, and excellent presentation skills and experience presenting on complex topics to senior leadership.
• Broad experience reading, analyzing, and interpreting complex information, utilizing statistical analysis, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Customer interface skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

We prefer candidates with:

• Experience in the healthcare or medical device industry.
• Advanced degree in a related field, such as an MBA or MS.
• Certifications in demand planning or supply chain management, such as CPIM or CSCP.

What We Offer

At Flex, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, and vision.
• Life Insurance.
• Matching 401K.
• PTO.
• Employee discounts at local retailers.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At Flex, we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. We offer:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
• Training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Mentorship programs to support your career goals.

Work Environment and Company Culture

At Flex, we pride ourselves on a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. We:

• Foster a culture of belonging that values diversity and inclusion.
• Encourage innovation and creativity.
• Support work-life balance.

Why Join Flex?

By joining Flex, you will be part of a global team that is passionate about making a difference. You will have the opportunity to:

• Work on complex and challenging projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Develop your skills and knowledge.
• Make a positive impact on people's lives.

How to Apply

If you are excited about this opportunity and are ready to take on the challenge, please apply now. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing how you can become a vital part of our success story.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps.