VP, Global Sales and Operations Planning

The Vice President of Sales and Operations Planning leads the S&OP process for the North America Hand Tools business unit of Apex Tool Group, focusing on synchronization across Sales, Marketing, New Product Development, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, with an MBA or relevant graduate degree.
• 15+ years of progressive experience global leadership roles in Supply Chain planning, as well as direct, multi-year accountability for an S&OP process supporting at least $0.5B in annual revenue
• Significant experience in at least one additional sub-discipline of Supply Chain (i.e. Distribution, Transportation, Sourcing, Manufacturing, or Customer Service).
• SAP experience as both a hands-on practitioner and business leader
• Experience in advanced planning systems is a required; Kinaxis experience is a plus
• Experience with both consumer/retail and industrial channels, including previous experience supplying major global customers in both areas.
• Experience leading Supply Chain and S&OP activities in support of business-to business eCommerce channels, including previous experience supplying major global customers
• Ability to travel ~50% both domestic and international