Director, Manufacturing Planning - Global

Director, Manufacturing Planning - Global

We are a collective of disrupters and doers, of creatives and scientists, with a mission to reimagine the world of beauty.

Since inception, our vertically integrated structure, including our own laboratories, manufacturing, retail stores, and brand infrastructure, have enabled us to rapidly identify opportunities and deliver quality. Home to The Ordinary, NIOD, AVESTAN, and other emerging brands, our goal is to create with purpose. We were founded on the principle of doing everything that others don’t. Because normal gets you nowhere.

We are DECIEM, The Abnormal Beauty Company.

We are growing rapidly and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us!

The Director Manufacturing Planning – Global is responsible for the end to end supply planning strategy across production planning ,
new product supply , and inventory strategy . This role owns the integrated planning framework that ensures optimal service levels,
inventory productivity ,
capacity utilization , and cost performance across the global distribution and manufacturing network. The Director leads global Production Planning , and New Product Supply , ensuring alignment across SIOP, Manufacturing, TPMs, Distribution, Finance, Commercial teams, and Executive Leadership. This role balances growth, working capital, and operational efficiency while building a scalable, data-driven planning organization.

This is a full-time and permanent position based out of our Eastside Manufacturing Facility , located in Etobicoke and requires candidates to work on-site , 5-days a week.

• Own the global supply and inventory strategy across manufacturing plants, TPMs, hub DCs, and regional DCs
• Define and continuously optimize global inventory policies (safety stock, ABC segmentation, replenishment logic, expiry management)
• Ensure the right product is in the right location at the right time while minimizing total landed and transportation cost
• Balance service levels, working capital, obsolescence risk, and network productivity
• Lead enterprise-wide initiatives to reduce excess and obsolete inventory and improve inventory turns
• Establish governance around global stock balancing and intercompany transfer optimization (including air freight reduction initiatives)
• Establish long-term capacity strategy and master production plans aligned to growth objectives and company KPIs
• Provide long term plan and vision to close the gaps to Senior Leadership
• Provide Executive visibility into capacity, constraints, and supply risks to Senior Leadership
• Oversee development of annual and rolling production plans across internal plants and Third-Party Manufacturers (TPMs)

• Advanced ERP experience (SAP, MS Dynamics 365 or similar)
• 10+ years progressive leadership experience in Supply Chain, or Production Planning
• 7+ years leading multi-functional, geographically dispersed teams
• Extensive expertise in SIOP, production planning, inventory optimization, and global distribution networks
• Strong experience managing internal manufacturing and Third-Party Manufacturers (TPMs)

There’s a lot of good stuff that comes along with being a DECIEM team member. Here’s a few of our favourite perks and benefits, in no particular order…

• Generous Vacation & Personal Days, plus additional time off for volunteering in your community, voting, peaceful protesting, celebrating your birthday, and more.
• 6 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders).
• Monthly catered lunches and chances to connect with your teammates.
• Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
• Access to Development Grants & a Linked In Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
• First dibs on new products.
• A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.

We are a People first company that lives by our core values to…

• Play in the grey.
• Be the rabbit.

These values continue to guide us in all…