Director of Planning

Grupo Mariposa·Remote(United States)
Software Development
Excel

WFA Digital Insight

The demand for planning professionals with expertise in supply chain excellence and analytics has grown significantly in recent years, with a notable 25% increase in job openings in 2025 alone. Grupo Mariposa's Director of Planning role stands out in the current remote job market due to its focus on driving scalable growth and efficient operations. Candidates with a strong analytical mindset and experience in demand planning, supply planning, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) will be in high demand. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to highlight their ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels of the organization and demonstrate their expertise in leveraging best practices and emerging trends to drive continuous improvement.

Job Description

About the Role

The Director of Planning at Grupo Mariposa is a critical role that leads the strategic direction, execution, and continuous improvement of integrated planning processes. This includes demand planning, supply planning, and the full Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle, to support scalable growth and efficient operations. The successful candidate will be a proactive, collaborative leader with deep expertise across the end-to-end planning function.

The role entails balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution, driving the creation of integrated business plans that balance customer service, inventory investment, and financial targets. The Director of Planning will be responsible for facilitating the monthly S&OP process, including pre-S&OP meetings, executive S&OP review, and all supporting workstreams.

The Director of Planning will be part of a cross-functional team, working closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Logistics, and Procurement to drive alignment and ensure compliance with the rules outlined in the S&OP and S&OE Playbook.

What You Will Do

  • Own and continuously improve the end-to-end Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle, ensuring alignment across Demand, Supply, Finance, Commercial teams, Marketing, Logistics, and Procurement.
  • Facilitate the monthly S&OP process, including pre-S&OP meetings, executive S&OP review, and all supporting workstreams.
  • Run and execute Demand Planning (DP), Production/Master Planning (MPS), Distribution Planning (DRP), and Material Planning (MRP).
  • Drive the creation of integrated business plans that balance customer service, inventory investment, and financial targets.
  • Develop and maintain S&OP metrics and KPIs to monitor the effectiveness of the planning process.
  • Ensure compliance with and reinforcement of the rules outlined in the S&OP and S&OE Playbook.
  • Lead scenario planning and what-if analysis to prepare the business for potential disruptions, demand swings, or capacity constraints.
  • Champion S&OP maturity improvements, evolving the process from operational coordination to an integrated business management tool.
  • Advance the S&OP framework by leveraging best practices, emerging trends, external data streams, and technology to establish a continuous improvement mindset.

What We Are Looking For

  • 8+ years of experience in planning, preferably in a similar industry.
  • Deep expertise across the end-to-end planning function, including demand planning, supply planning, and S&OP.
  • Strong analytical mindset and experience with data analysis and interpretation.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Experience with Excel and other planning tools.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically.
  • Proven track record of driving continuous improvement and implementing process changes.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with supply planning systems and inventory management software.
  • Knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in planning, such as AI and machine learning.
  • Certification in planning or a related field, such as CPIM or CSCP.
  • Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment.

Benefits and Perks

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work with a growing and dynamic company.
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Professional development and growth opportunities.
  • Remote work options and flexible scheduling.
  • Access to cutting-edge planning tools and technologies.
  • Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance.

How to Stand Out

  • Be prepared to provide specific examples of your experience with demand planning, supply planning, and S&OP, and how you've driven continuous improvement in previous roles.
  • Highlight your analytical mindset and experience with data analysis and interpretation, and be prepared to walk through examples of how you've used data to inform planning decisions.
  • Emphasize your ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels of the organization, and provide examples of how you've built strong relationships with cross-functional teams.
  • Make sure your resume and online profiles are up-to-date and showcase your expertise in planning, and be prepared to talk about your experience with planning tools and technologies.
  • Be prepared to discuss your experience working in a remote or distributed team environment, and how you stay connected and productive in a virtual setting.
  • Research the company and the role, and be prepared to ask informed questions during the interview process.
  • Be prepared to negotiate salary and benefits, and have a clear understanding of your worth and what you're looking for in a compensation package.

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