Director of Supply Planning & ProcurementGroup O
Job Summary
Position Title: Director of Supply Planning & Procurement
Location: Milan 4905 or Fort Worth 2101
Department: Production/Warehouse
Employment Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Compensation: $180,000 - $190,000 / year
This role requires a hands-on, forward-thinking leader capable of assessing current processes, aligning cross-functional teams, and building a scalable procurement and supply planning capability. The Director will play a key role in shifting the organization toward system-driven purchasing, where planning signals generated within the ERP environment guide procurement decisions, inventory strategy, and supplier coordination.
Unify Procurement Operations
Evaluate and Strengthen the Team
Drive Process Modernization
Strengthen Supplier Performance
Position type
Experience:
Skills and Qualifications:
Physical Requirements : N/A
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
In 1974, Bob Ontiveros saw an opportunity to live the American dream and build a company for himself and his family. 50 years later, the packaging company he originally founded out of the back of his station wagon - Group O is ranked by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as one of the top five Latino-owned businesses in the country. Group O has gained prestige for helping Fortune 500 companies like Samsung, Michelin, Caterpillar, and PepsiCo turn their most complex business challenges into centers of profitability and efficiency. Headquartered in Milan, IL, Group O employs over 1,200 employees.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Position Title: Director of Supply Planning & Procurement
Location: Milan 4905 or Fort Worth 2101
Department: Production/Warehouse
Employment Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Compensation: $180,000 - $190,000 / year
Director of Supply Planning & Procurement
The Director of Supply Planning & Procurement will lead the transformation of multiple departments by unifying dispersed procurement functions, strengthening ownership of Master Planning within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, and modernizing procurement operations through enhanced planning discipline, process alignment, and automation.
This role requires a hands-on, forward-thinking leader capable of assessing current processes, aligning cross-functional teams, and building a scalable procurement and supply planning capability. The Director will play a key role in shifting the organization toward system-driven purchasing, where planning signals generated within the ERP environment guide procurement decisions, inventory strategy, and supplier coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Unify Procurement Operations
- Consolidate procurement activities currently operating across multiple departments
- Establish a clear operating model for sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management
- Align teams around common processes, performance metrics, and accountability
Own Supply Planning Integration
- Lead procurement alignment with Master Planning in Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
- Ensure planning signals drive purchasing activity and inventory strategy
- Improve demand visibility and supply planning coordination across the business
Evaluate and Strengthen the Team
- Assess current procurement roles, workflows, and responsibilities
- Align team structure to support a unified procurement and planning function
- Clarify ownership of supplier management, purchasing execution, and planning support
Drive Process Modernization
- Identify opportunities to streamline procurement workflows
- Reduce manual processes through automation and improved system utilization
- Partner with technology teams to introduce AI enabled and digital workflows where appropriate
Strengthen Supplier Performance
- Establish vendor performance metrics and supplier accountability
- Improve lead time reliability, cost visibility, and procurement responsiveness
- Support strategic supplier relationships that align with operational goals
Position type
- Full time
Job Qualifications
Education/Certifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
Experience:
- 8 to 15 years of procurement, supply chain, or planning leadership experience
- Demonstrated experience owning or operating ERP driven supply planning (Master Planning in Dynamics 365), including translating planning signals into procurement execution.
- Experience operating within ERP driven supply chain environments (Dynamics 365)
- Demonstrated success improving procurement or planning operations
Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong operational leadership
- Process redesign and change management experience
- Comfortable working with ERP planning tools and supply chain data
- Experience introducing automation or digital workflow improvements
Physical Requirements : N/A
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 10.5 Paid Holidays
- Career Development Opportunities
About Group O
At Group O, it’s our employees who we value most. That’s why we provide a supportive environment where employees are given every opportunity to excel. Group O offers a wide variety of careers with room for professional growth and advancement, and we are always looking for motivated individuals to join our team. At Group O, our employees’ health and well-being is equally as important as the work they perform. We back up that philosophy by providing a competitive benefits package that supports now and for their future.
In 1974, Bob Ontiveros saw an opportunity to live the American dream and build a company for himself and his family. 50 years later, the packaging company he originally founded out of the back of his station wagon - Group O is ranked by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as one of the top five Latino-owned businesses in the country. Group O has gained prestige for helping Fortune 500 companies like Samsung, Michelin, Caterpillar, and PepsiCo turn their most complex business challenges into centers of profitability and efficiency. Headquartered in Milan, IL, Group O employs over 1,200 employees.
Group O is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, and sexual orientation. If you require accommodations to participate in the job application process, please contact recruiting@groupo.com, we will work with you to meet your needs. Information provided by applicants will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. We respect your privacy and will handle your application data in accordance with our privacy policy.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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