Assoc Director, Planning & Operations Lead

Why Ansell?

At Ansell, we stay two steps ahead of workplace risk to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance people's quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions, we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves, clothing, and other protective gear to keep workers safe and productive across industrial, medical, and consumer applications.

Discover more about our company, our people, and our values by visiting us at Ansell.

Ansell is looking for a Assoc Director, Planning & Operations Lead to join our team!

This role is responsible for driving integrated business planning (IBP) across the Industrial portfolio, aligning customer demand, commercial priorities, and supply chain execution to achieve business objectives. This role owns the 18-month demand, inventory, revenue, and replenishment planning process, partnering closely with Commercial, Finance, Operations, CustomerService,Logistics,andkeycustomerstoensureforecastaccuracy,serviceexcellence,andoptimizedinventoryperformance.Thepositionleadsplanninggovernance,scenarioanalysis,andriskmanagementwhiledeliveringdata-drivenrecommendationsthatsupportrevenuegrowth,marginimprovement,OTIFperformance,customersatisfaction,andoverallsupplychainefficiency.

What benefits and opportunities does Ansell offer?

Competitive compensation plan, including a performance based annual incentive.

Flexible and hybrid work model.

Opportunities to advance and grow within the company through LinkedIn Learning and Mentorships.

Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, short term and long- term disability and wellness programs.

401-k plan with company match.

Paid time off (vacation, sick and personal days): 14 paid holidays.

Continuing Education Reimbursement.

Summer Friday’s.

Regional Belonging & Inclusion Networks.

Ansell University, LinkedIn Learning, and Mentorship programs to develop professional and interpersonal skills and grow your career at Ansell

Ansell Hearts & Hands, our global community engagement program, offering employees volunteering and donation opportunities that positively impact communities worldwide

A culture of belonging and inclusion supported by Regional Networks, where collaboration thrives and everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered across our global community

Green office concept and a global mission of sustainability

The base salary range for this position is $160,000 - $170,000 US Dollars per year. Specific salary for this role may vary within this range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Candidate may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits.

What your role will be?

Lead regional Integrated Business Planning (IBP), S&OP, and demand planning processes to align customer demand, supply capabilities, inventory strategies, and financial objectives.

Own and optimize the rolling 18-month demand, revenue, shipment, replenishment, and inventory plans to support business growth and operational performance.

Partner with Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and customer planning teams to drive cross-functional alignment and execution.

Provide executive-level insights, scenario analysis, risk assessments, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making and business reviews.

Drive forecast accuracy, revenue attainment, inventory health, and customer service performance through data-driven planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

Oversee inventory deployment, replenishment strategies, shortage mitigation, and service recovery efforts to ensure optimal product availability and supply chain efficiency.

Lead customer-facing planning and fulfillment activities, improving OTIF, fill rates, customer scorecard performance, and overall customer experience.

Develop planning capabilities, standardize processes, and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence across the organization.

What will you bring to Ansell?

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.

Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Job Experience

• 10+yearsofprogressiveexperienceinsupplychainplanningwithinFMCG,healthcare,pharmaceutical,industrial,ormanufacturingenvironments.
• Provenexperienceleadingteams,cross-functionalplanningprocesses,andbusinessplanninginitiatives.
• StrongexpertiseinIntegratedBusinessPlanning(IBP),S&OP,customercollaboration(CPFR),demandplanning,inventoryoptimization,andscenarioplanning.
• End-to-endsupplychainplanningexperienceacrossdemand,supply,inventory,replenishment,andcustomeroperationsinregionalorglobalorganizations.
• Experiencedevelopingstrategicbusinessplansandtranslatingcommercialobjectivesintooperationalexecution.
• Demonstratedabilitytoalignexecutivestakeholdersanddrivedata-drivendecision-makingincomplexenvironments.
• Experienceworkingwithinaglobalmatrixorganizationispreferred.
• Knowledge and Skills
• Strong proficiency with ERP, advanced planning, and analytics tools, including Microsoft Dynamics 365, Logility, Power BI, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance service, growth, inventory, cost, and working capital objectives.
• Proven expertise in integrated business planning, process execution, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; additional language skills are a plus.
• Strategicandanalyticalleaderwithstrongdecision-making,problem-solving,andchangemanagementcapabilities.
• Strongleadership,coaching,andstakeholdermanagementskills,withtheabilitytodevelopteamsandinfluencecross-functionalpartnersinaglobalenvironment.
• Excellentexecutivecommunicationandpresentationskills,abletotranslatecomplexdataintoactionablerecommendationsandinfluencewithoutdirectauthority.
• Results-driven,customer-focused,andhighlyorganizedprofessionalwithastrongsenseofurgency,accountability,andexecutionfocus.
• Adaptableandresilientteamplayerwhothrivesindynamic,multiculturalenvironmentsandbuildsstrongcollaborativerelationships.

Additional Requirements (travel)

10-20% of the time.

Join us to lead the world to a safer future, apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ansell is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, marital status, parental status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

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Our Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion: Ansell’s vision is about creating safe spaces where all perspectives are valued alongside individual contributions. When we say that everyone deserves to belong, feel included and empowered at work., it's not just words. We want applicants to know that we endeavor to create an inclusive environment that will consider all, regardless of age, gender, background, disability, veteran status, or experience alone! It’s what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate, it’s what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride, and it’s what differentiates Ansell.

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