Sr. Director of Procurement, Supply & Demand Planning

at  Black Rifle Coffee

Mission Statement:
We are Black Rifle Coffee Company, a veteran-owned company serving premium, fresh-roasted coffee to people who love America. We have a love for coffee, dogs, the outdoors, America, and most importantly, our customers! We are more than a product and more than a company; we are a culture. A culture full of motivated people who roll up their sleeves and get the job done with integrity, love, innovation, and radical transparency. Join us as we take action on our commitment to provide quality coffee and give back to the veteran and first responder communities and those who support it
Summary:
Our Sr Director of Procurement, Supply & Demand Planning, will be responsible for leading the development and execution of integrated planning strategies across all product categories. This role will play a pivotal role in aligning portfolio management, demand planning, supply review, and the MBR to optimize inventory management, enhance operational efficiency, and drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide thought leadership on integrated planning subject matter with the executive team.
• Develop and implement planning strategies to synchronize the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) steps of portfolio management review, demand planning, supply review, and MBR across all product categories.
• Lead the demand planning process, working closely with Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams to gather market insights, forecast customer demand, and develop accurate demand plans.
• Oversee inventory management strategies, including inventory optimization, safety stock planning, and SKU rationalization, to ensure optimal inventory levels and minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain operations teams to develop supply planning strategies, including procurement, production scheduling, and distribution, to align supply with demand requirements.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and communication to ensure alignment and consensus on integrated planning initiatives, objectives, and priorities.
• Utilize data analytics and business intelligence tools to monitor key performance metrics, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to drive continuous improvement in integrated planning processes.
• Participate in Integrated Business Planning process steps including portfolio management review, demand review, supply review, and executive MBR meetings, to facilitate decision-making and alignment across the organization.
• Drive process standardization and best practices adoption to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in integrated planning processes.
• Develop and mentor a team of integrated planning professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and support to foster their professional development and ensure departmental goals are met.
• Collaborate with IT teams to leverage technology solutions and systems enhancements to support integrated planning processes and improve operational performance.

Education and Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business or related field
• 10+ years of related experience
• Proven experience leading and developing teams
• Experience in Food manufacturing environment is a PLUS

As a BRCC team member, you’ll be part of a community that thrives on creativity, dedication, and a shared love for crafting the best damn coffee around. Whether you’re an espresso expert, a marketing maven, or a logistics guru, we have opportunities for you to make a meaningful impact

• Provide thought leadership on integrated planning subject matter with the executive team.
• Develop and implement planning strategies to synchronize the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) steps of portfolio management review, demand planning, supply review, and MBR across all product categories.
• Lead the demand planning process, working closely with Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams to gather market insights, forecast customer demand, and develop accurate demand plans.
• Oversee inventory management strategies, including inventory optimization, safety stock planning, and SKU rationalization, to ensure optimal inventory levels and minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain operations teams to develop supply planning strategies, including procurement, production scheduling, and distribution, to align supply with demand requirements.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and communication to ensure alignment and consensus on integrated planning initiatives, objectives, and priorities.
• Utilize data analytics and business intelligence tools to monitor key performance metrics, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to drive continuous improvement in integrated planning processes.
• Participate in Integrated Business Planning process steps including portfolio management review, demand review, supply review, and executive MBR meetings, to facilitate decision-making and alignment across the organization.
• Drive process standardization and best practices adoption to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in integrated planning processes.
• Develop and mentor a team of integrated planning professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and support to foster their professional development and ensure departmental goals are met.
• Collaborate with IT teams to leverage technology solutions and systems enhancements to support integrated planning processes and improve operational performance