Director, GSC Insurance Planning and Strategy

The Director, GSC Insurance Planning and Strategy will develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for the organization’s logistics, repair, and distribution network, focusing on optimizing stock levels, reporting KPIs, and driving process improvements. This position plays a critical role in aligning operations with demand forecasting and supply planning, ensuring efficiency and profitability. The role oversees the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) framework, ensuring collaboration across functional teams and alignment with executive priorities. This leader will provide significant visibility to senior executives and clients, supporting critical decision-making processes that enhance financial outcomes, operational productivity, and customer satisfaction.What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?Develop and lead the strategy for logistics, repair, and distribution networksEstablish a robust demand planning and forecasting process that integrates with financial forecastsOversee the S&OP process, balancing supply and demand while addressing risks and opportunities proactivelyCreate capacity models to optimize resource utilization and balance supply with customer expectationsEnsure optimal stock levels and efficient inventory management across all regions and depotsLead operational productivity analyses and identify optimization opportunities for the global inventory strategyDevelop and automate customer-based KPI reporting for internal and external stakeholdersAnalyze business and financial results to provide insights that guide strategic decisionsMonitor and enhance performance metrics to improve forecasting accuracy and operational efficiencyPartner with internal teams, including procurement, forecasting, and business development, to align operations with demand planningWork closely with clients and actuaries to forecast volume requirements and ensure alignment with client expectationsFoster collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvementManage and mentor a team of directors and managers, including roles in regional planning, analytics, procurement, and order managementProvide career development and guidance to planning staff to build a high-performing teamManage inventory budgets exceeding $100M, driving margin growth through efficient supply and demand balancingSupport cost reduction initiatives while maintaining exceptional service levelsWhat are the requirements needed for this position?Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field; Master’s degree preferredMinimum of 10 years in supply chain, logistics, or related fields, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing cross-functional teamsProficiency in forecasting and inventory planning systemsExpert-level Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, trend analysis)Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilitiesProven ability to lead process improvements and cross-functional initiativesExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence senior stakeholdersExperience with ERP systems like Oracle, Great Plains, or similar inventory management platformsWhat other skills/experience would be helpful to have?APICS CPIM/CSCP certification or equivalentStrong knowledge of S&OP processes and best practicesProven track record of meeting tight deadlines in fast-paced environmentsAbility to strategically address complex issues with tactical solutionsPay Range:$144,700.00 - $241,600.00Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.If there is no posting end date listed then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.Helping People Thrive in a Connected WorldConnect with us. Bring us your best work and your brightest ideas. And we’ll bring you a place where you can thrive. Learn more at jobs.assurant.com.For U.S. benefit information, visit myassurantbenefits.com. For benefit information outside the U.S., please speak with your recruiter.What’s the culture like at Assurant?Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 14 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.Company OverviewAssurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.AI and Biometric UsageAssurant supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but we want to know the real you. Visit our AI Usage Guidelines page to understand what we expect from applicants regarding their use of AI during the application process. Employment is contingent upon completion of a required identity verification process, which may include biometric technology, where permitted by applicable law and subject to applicable notice and consent requirements. See our Privacy Notice to learn about Assurant’s privacy practices, including our use of AI-enabled technology, automated decision making, and biometric information.Equal Opportunity StatementAssurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.Job Scam AlertPlease be aware that during Assurant's application process, we will never ask for personal information such as your Social Security number, bank account details, or passwords. Learn more about what to look out for and how to report a scam here.Originally posted on Himalayas

The Director, GSC Insurance Planning and Strategy will develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for the organization’s logistics, repair, and distribution network, focusing on optimizing stock levels, reporting KPIs, and driving process improvements. This position plays a critical role in aligning operations with demand forecasting and supply planning, ensuring efficiency and profitability. The role oversees the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) framework, ensuring collaboration across functional teams and alignment with executive priorities. This leader will provide significant visibility to senior executives and clients, supporting critical decision-making processes that enhance financial outcomes, operational productivity, and customer satisfaction.What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?Develop and lead the strategy for logistics, repair, and distribution networksEstablish a robust demand planning and forecasting process that integrates with financial forecastsOversee the S&OP process, balancing supply and demand while addressing risks and opportunities proactivelyCreate capacity models to optimize resource utilization and balance supply with customer expectationsEnsure optimal stock levels and efficient inventory management across all regions and depotsLead operational productivity analyses and identify optimization opportunities for the global inventory strategyDevelop and automate customer-based KPI reporting for internal and external stakeholdersAnalyze business and financial results to provide insights that guide strategic decisionsMonitor and enhance performance metrics to improve forecasting accuracy and operational efficiencyPartner with internal teams, including procurement, forecasting, and business development, to align operations with demand planningWork closely with clients and actuaries to forecast volume requirements and ensure alignment with client expectationsFoster collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvementManage and mentor a team of directors and managers, including roles in regional planning, analytics, procurement, and order managementProvide career development and guidance to planning staff to build a high-performing teamManage inventory budgets exceeding $100M, driving margin growth through efficient supply and demand balancingSupport cost reduction initiatives while maintaining exceptional service levelsWhat are the requirements needed for this position?Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field; Master’s degree preferredMinimum of 10 years in supply chain, logistics, or related fields, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing cross-functional teamsProficiency in forecasting and inventory planning systemsExpert-level Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, trend analysis)Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilitiesProven ability to lead process improvements and cross-functional initiativesExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence senior stakeholdersExperience with ERP systems like Oracle, Great Plains, or similar inventory management platformsWhat other skills/experience would be helpful to have?APICS CPIM/CSCP certification or equivalentStrong knowledge of S&OP processes and best practicesProven track record of meeting tight deadlines in fast-paced environmentsAbility to strategically address complex issues with tactical solutionsPay Range:$144,700.00 - $241,600.00Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.If there is no posting end date listed then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.Helping People Thrive in a Connected WorldConnect with us. Bring us your best work and your brightest ideas. And we’ll bring you a place where you can thrive. Learn more at jobs.assurant.com.For U.S. benefit information, visit myassurantbenefits.com. For benefit information outside the U.S., please speak with your recruiter.What’s the culture like at Assurant?Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 14 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.Company OverviewAssurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.AI and Biometric UsageAssurant supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but we want to know the real you. Visit our AI Usage Guidelines page to understand what we expect from applicants regarding their use of AI during the application process. Employment is contingent upon completion of a required identity verification process, which may include biometric technology, where permitted by applicable law and subject to applicable notice and consent requirements. See our Privacy Notice to learn about Assurant’s privacy practices, including our use of AI-enabled technology, automated decision making, and biometric information.Equal Opportunity StatementAssurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.Job Scam AlertPlease be aware that during Assurant's application process, we will never ask for personal information such as your Social Security number, bank account details, or passwords. Learn more about what to look out for and how to report a scam here.Originally posted on Himalayas