Demand Supply Director

**Employment Status**: Full-time**Location**: Leon, Mexico**Schedule**: M-F on-site, 8-5/flex according to business needs**Reports To**:Head of Supply ChainDirector of Supply & Demand Planning - Pilon Industries / Gymreapers**Benefits/Perks**- Competitive Pay**Summary**:The Demand & Supply Director owns LATAM forecasting, S&OP, procurement strategy, production planning, and the alignment of planning activities between the U.S. and Mexico. This role leads end-to-end demand and supply operations across all channels, ensuring accurate forecasting, efficient production scheduling, optimized inventory levels, and seamless cross-border coordination. The Director is responsible for building regional capabilities, driving strategic alignment, and delivering the planning structure needed to support high-growth operations in Mexico and LATAM.Pilon Industries is looking for a highly skilled and strategic leader with exceptional organizational and analytical skills, and a proven track record managing complex supply chains in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Applicants with experience in manufacturing, planning, procurement, or integrated supply chain leadership are strongly encouraged to apply.**Responsibilities**:**Demand Planning & Forecasting**:- Lead the S&OP process for LATAM, aligning demand, supply, capacity, and financial plans across the region.- Forecast demand across key channels including Amazon MX, Mercado Libre, DTC MX, and wholesale.- Develop SKU-level forecasts with high accuracy, incorporating trends, seasonality, promotional cycles, and channel behavior.- Analyze forecast variances, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve accuracy.**Supply Planning & Production Alignment**:- Translate demand plans into factory production plans, ensuring capacity alignment and efficient scheduling.- Manage raw material planning and purchasing to support uninterrupted production.- Coordinate closely with manufacturing teams to maintain balanced production loads and minimize operational bottlenecks.- Align with U.S. planning teams on global production plans and cross-border inventory flows.**Inventory Management & Optimization**:- Build and execute inventory strategies for all LATAM channels, balancing service levels, working capital, and operational constraints.- Monitor inventory levels across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to support fulfillment and reduce excess/obsolete stock.- Ensure accurate inventory reporting and reconciliation in partnership with Finance and Operations.**S&OP Leadership**:- Lead monthly S&OP reviews, presenting demand trends, supply risks, and scenario planning to senior leadership.- Facilitate alignment across Sales, Finance, Operations, Procurement, and U.S. HQ.- Own scenario modeling, capacity planning, and risk mitigation recommendations.**Analytics, Systems & Dashboards**:- Build dashboards to track demand accuracy, capacity utilization, inventory performance, and planning KPIs.- Implement planning tools and improve data visibility across ERP/MRP platforms to enhance decision-making.- Drive digital transformation initiatives to strengthen forecasting and planning capabilities.**Team Leadership & Development**:- Build and lead the LATAM supply chain team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.- Provide coaching, development, and strategic direction to planning, inventory, and purchasing teams.**Process Improvement & Strategy**:- Identify inefficiencies across the end-to-end supply chain and lead initiatives to optimize forecasting, planning cycles, and fulfillment.- Support long-term expansion, capacity strategy, and product lifecycle planning across LATAM markets.**Must Haves**:- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.- Masters degree in business management, supply chain or related field.- CSCP, CPIM, CLTD Desired.- 10+ years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, S&OP, or integrated supply chain leadership.- Strong analytical and forecasting skills; deep understanding of manufacturing workflows, inventory, materials management, and purchasing.- Experience leading regional S&OP processes and working with U.S.based planning teams.- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel; experience with demand planning tools is a strong plus.- Strong communication skills, leadership presence, and the ability to influence at all organizational levels.- Proven ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-accuracy outputs in dynamic environments.**More About Us**:Our Core Values- Grow or Die- Customer Obsession- Extreme Ownership- Nothing is Given // Everything is Earned- Be Humble- 1% Better Everyday- Live with Integrity- SacrificehfVXw6GRag