Sr. Directory of Inventory Management

The Sr. Director of Inventory Management serves as the enterprise leader responsible for shaping Datavant’s long-term inventory, demand planning, and supply chain optimization strategy across all retrieval products and operational business units. This role defines the vision, frameworks, and governance models that ensure Datavant maintains a scalable, resilient, and data-driven inventory ecosystem that supports current and future growth.

This leader sets the strategic direction for integrated demand planning, oversees the transformation of planning capabilities and technologies, establishes enterprise-level performance standards, and ensures executive alignment on supply chain priorities. The Sr. Director drives the evolution of inventory operations into a predictive, analytics-driven discipline that enables superior customer service and operational efficiency.

You will:

Inventory Strategy & Vision

• Own the long-term strategic roadmap for inventory management across all traditional retrieval types.
• Define the enterprise operating model, governance structure, and planning philosophy to support Datavant’s scale and multi-product environment.
• Ensure alignment with corporate strategy, operational goals, financial targets, and customer experience objectives.

Cross-Functional Partnership for Demand & Supply Alignment

• Lead executive-level S&OP / IBP processes, ensuring cross-company alignment between demand, supply, capacity, and financial planning.
• Integrate planning cycles with broader organizational planning (e.g., annual operating planning, strategic planning, budgeting, performance cycles, etc)).

Advanced Analytics & Forecasting Innovation

• Champion the adoption of advanced forecasting methods, ML models, and predictive analytics to elevate accuracy and responsiveness.
• Drive investments in next-generation planning tools, scenario modeling capabilities, and integrated data pipelines.

Organizational Leadership & Talent Development

• Build organizational capability through coaching and leading a team of professionals.,
• Serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership on all matters related to inventory strategy, demand planning, and performance.

Enterprise Performance Management & Reporting

• Establish enterprise-level KPIs, dashboards, and reporting structures for demand and supply planning performance.
  Communicate insights, risks, and strategic recommendations to senior executive audiences when needed.
• Drive accountability to meet service-level commitments, cost targets, and planning accuracy benchmarks.

Transformation, Technology, & Process Modernization

• Lead transformation initiatives to modernize inventory operations, document, integrate automation, and improve end-to-end planning efficiency.
• Set standards for process excellence and continuous improvement across the function.

Risk Management & Business Continuity

• Develop and oversee contingency strategies and risk mitigation frameworks for operational disruptions.
• Lead cross-functional response planning and escalation for major risk events, ensuring resilience and operational continuity.

What you will bring to the table: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, analytics, operations, or related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in inventory management, demand forecasting, capacity planning, supply chain, or S&OP/IBP leadership roles.
• Proven experience setting enterprise-level strategy and leading large-scale planning transformations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead leaders, influence executives, and drive cross-company alignment.
• Strong strategic and analytical decision-making capabilities, with extensive experience in advanced forecasting and optimization solutions.
• Expertise with S&OP/IBP frameworks and enterprise planning tools; Anaplan mastery is a significant plus.
  Experience in multi-product, high-volume, complex operational environments.
• Track record of building high-performing teams and elevating organizational planning maturity.
• Exceptional executive communication skills and the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.

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