Director, Demand Planning

The Director of Demand Planning consolidates enterprise-wide forecasting, demand planning, supply distribution strategy, and supply disruption mitigation for the MUSC Health network under a single accountable leader. Operating from the MUSC Health Consolidated Service Center (CSC) under limited supervision, this position owns the statistical demand signal that determines what MUSC purchases, where product is stocked, and how it is distributed to all hospitals, ambulatory facilities, and clinics.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC002287 SYS - Distribution CSC Warehouse Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-36 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

• Education – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in supply chain management, business administration, industrial engineering, analytics, or other similar field is required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience – Minimum of 7 years of progressive supply chain experience with direct accountability for demand planning, forecasting, or inventory planning is required, including at least 3 years in a leadership or people-management role. Demonstrated experience with an advanced planning system or demand planning platform (Tecsys Supply Chain Planning, SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, or equivalent) is required;
  Tecsys, Workday, and healthcare or multi-site network experience is preferred. APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CTSC) is preferred.
• General – Candidate must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Computer/internet skills to include use of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.) is required; advanced Excel is required and SQL, Power BI, or equivalent analytical tooling is preferred. Demonstrated command of statistical forecasting methods, inventory theory, and planning parameter design (safety stock, reorder point, lead time offset, days on hand) is required.
  
  Working knowledge of item master and master data governance, unit of measure (UOM) discipline, and perpetual inventory practice is required. Ability to understand and report on general business financial concepts, including inventory investment and working capital, is required. Proven ability to translate quantitative analysis into executive-level recommendation and to influence clinical and financial stakeholders without direct authority is required. Strong interpersonal;
  
  client relations; fact finding; analytical; project management; presentation; and communication (written/verbal) skills are needed. Under minimal supervision will respond to project demands within deadlines. Professionalism, poise/grace under pressure a must. Individual will portray high energy, positive attitude and team orientation in all interactions.

The Director of Demand Planning consolidates enterprise-wide forecasting, demand planning, supply distribution strategy, and supply disruption mitigation for the MUSC Health network under a single accountable leader. Operating from the MUSC Health Consolidated Service Center (CSC) under limited supervision, this position owns the statistical demand signal that determines what MUSC purchases, where product is stocked, and how it is distributed to all hospitals, ambulatory facilities, and clinics.

Using Tecsys Supply Chain Planning and related data-driven systems, the Director builds and governs the forecasting models, planning parameters, and inventory strategy that balance clinical service line requirements against national supplier inventory shortages, allocation events, and market volatility. The Director serves as the enterprise authority on…