VP, Planning – Procurement

Assurant

VP of Planning & Procurement leading logistics and S&OP strategy at Assurant. Driving inventory optimization, financial performance, and customer satisfaction across global operations.

Posted 5/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $201,100 - $335,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the planning strategy for logistics, repair, and distribution networks
Build a standardized demand planning and forecasting process aligned with financial forecasts
Lead the S&OP process to balance supply and demand, identify risks, and drive proactive decisions
Create capacity models to optimize resource utilization and meet customer expectations
Ensure optimal stock levels and effective inventory management across regions and depots
Conduct operational productivity analyses and lead global inventory optimization initiatives
Develop and automate KPI reporting for internal and client-facing stakeholders
Analyze business and financial results to support strategic decision-making
Monitor and improve forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency through performance metrics
Partner with procurement, forecasting, business development, and other teams to align operations with demand planning
Collaborate with clients and actuaries to forecast volume requirements and validate assumptions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across cross-functional teams
Lead and mentor a team of directors and managers supporting planning, analytics, procurement, and order management
Provide coaching, career development, and performance management to build a high-performing team
Manage inventory budgets exceeding $100M, maximizing margin growth through effective supply–demand balancing
Support cost-reduction efforts while maintaining high service levels

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field
10+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or related fields, including 3+ years in a leadership role managing cross-functional teams
Strong proficiency with forecasting and inventory planning systems
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, trend analysis, modeling)
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Proven success leading cross-functional process improvements
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level influence.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

demand planningforecastingS&OP processcapacity modelinginventory managementKPI reportingoperational productivity analysisfinancial analysiscost-reduction strategiesExcel

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingperformance managementanalytical skillsproblem-solvingdecision-makingcommunication skillscollaborationcontinuous improvementinfluence