What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Supply Chain Planning position at Harnham?
Leader Supply Chain Planning
Location: Dallas, TX (Onsite – 5 days/week)
Sponsorship: Not available for this role
About the Role
We are seeking a senior Supply Chain Planning Leader to own and transform enterprise planning across a global manufacturing environment. This is a high-impact, large-scale leadership role responsible for defining and executing the strategy for end-to-end supply chain planning, while modernizing the technology, systems, and processes that power it.
This role sits within a centralized Supply Chain Solutions organization and operates at the intersection of business, technology, and manufacturing, acting as the ultimate owner of planning capabilities and outcomes.
You will lead a global team and play a critical role in enabling scalable growth through smarter demand signals, optimized inventory, and tightly integrated planning systems.
What You’ll Do
- Own end-to-end enterprise planning across demand, supply, inventory, and capacity
- Drive alignment between demand, manufacturing, and financial plans to ensure executable outcomes
- Define and lead the planning technology strategy, including system modernization and advanced planning platforms
- Partner with manufacturing to enable capacity planning, scenario modeling, and operational optimization
- Lead and scale a global team of leaders, building capabilities and standardizing processes
- Drive transformation and change management to ensure adoption of new systems and ways of working
What We’re Looking For
Experience & Background
- 10 years in supply chain planning, with significant leadership experience
- Proven success leading enterprise-wide planning transformations
- Experience with modern planning systems and platforms (e.g., SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, o9)
- Strong preference for:
- Semiconductor manufacturing
- Complex global manufacturing environments
- Retail/consumer-driven supply chains with sophisticated demand signals
Core Capabilities
- Deep expertise in:
- Demand, supply, and capacity planning
- Inventory optimization in complex environments
- Strong technical fluency across:
- Planning systems architecture
- Data models and analytics
- ERP and system integration
- Demonstrated ability to:
- Translate data into actionable insights
- Influence cross-functional stakeholders at all levels
- Balance strategic vision with hands-on execution
Leadership & Transformation
- Experience leading global teams and developing leaders
- Track record of delivering end-to-end transformations (design through adoption)
- Strong change management and organizational influence skills
- Ability to challenge technical direction and drive modernization
What Success Looks Like
- High-fidelity demand signals driving optimal inventory and service levels
- Scalable, modern planning systems supporting manufacturing growth
- Strong alignment across planning, manufacturing, and financial objectives
- A future-ready supply chain organization with advanced capabilities and tools