Director of Sales & Operations Planning Job Phoenix Arizona USA,Management

We are seeking a strategic, process-driven Director of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) with a strong focus on operations planning, resource management, and labor modeling. This role owns the integrated planning function responsible for translating business strategy into executable operational plans that balance capacity and labor against service and cost targets
This is a highly visible leadership role, setting the operations planning strategy and partnering directly with senior leadership across the organization to shape network-wide decisions
Additionally this role will be responsible for evolving the department - partnering with cross functional teams to create newer and more accurate models that leverage industry best practices and expertise
Own the Operations Planning Strategy:
Set the vision and governance for the S&OP process, chairing the weekly S&OP meeting and driving alignment between demand signals and executable operations plans across the network
Define the KPI framework and accountability structure that governs plan execution across sites and functions
Fulfillment Capacity Strategy:
Own medium- to long-range capacity planning across the network, setting the strategy for personnel, equipment, and material capabilities, and making the call on when network routing or footprint changes are needed
Labor & Resource Planning Leadership:
Own the translation of volume plans into required hours by role and process path, and the labor models that drive it
Serve as the primary executive partner to HR, Finance, and Operations leadership in aligning staffing strategy with operational demand across the network
Develop and recommend the long-range workforce strategy by anticipating volume trends, seasonal spikes, and the labor impact of strategic initiatives
Provide recommendations on cross-training, temporary staffing, and overtime strategy based on network-wide capacity constraints
Operational Scenario Modeling:
Direct scenario planning to simulate the impact of volume changes, labor availability, or supply disruptions, and translate the results into leadership recommendations and contingency plans
Cross-Functional & Executive Alignment:
Serve as the primary point of accountability across compounding, dispense and fulfillment, planning, and finance to ensure operational readiness, resolving cross-functional trade-offs and escalations
Process Optimization:
Set the roadmap for continuous improvement in planning processes and models, driving initiatives that improve modeling accuracy, increase efficiency or increase visibility
Performance Management & Reporting:
Own the dashboard and KPI strategy for plan adherence, resource utilization, labor efficiency, and production performance, and use it to drive decisions at the leadership level
Executive Communication & Influence:
Present operational insights and capacity trade-offs to executive leadership as needed, shaping strategic decisions on network investment, staffing, and capacity
Team Leadership & Development:
Build, lead, and develop a team of planners and analysts, establishing career paths and elevating planning capability across the organization

Benefits

Generous PTO:
Take the time you need, when you need it - including generous parental leave
Full healthcare:
High-coverage medical, dental & vision coverage for individuals and families
Retirement planning:
Take advantage of our 401(k) plan including contribution matching
Work from anywhere:
We are a remote-first company, so you can work from anywhere you like in the uS
Robust compensation:
We offer competitive salary bands and stock options
Employee discount:
Employees can take advantage of product discounts
Utility stipend: A extra $75 each month to cover extra cell phone, internet, or data usage
Spending accounts:
Options for additional HSA and FSA plans to help toward healthcare costs

Requirements

Expertise in workforce planning, labor forecasting, and operational planning, with deep fluency in translating data into executive-level strategy
Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA or Master's preferred)
Proven track record setting operations planning strategy at a multi-site or network level
Excellent executive presence and communication skills, with a demonstrated track record of influencing C-suite/senior leadership decisions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with advanced skills using tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or labor planning software
8+ years of people leadership…