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AUI Fine Foods · 1 month ago

Director, Supply & Demand Planning

9211 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg MD 20877

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$135K/yr - $165K/yr

8+ years exp

Albert Uster Imports, Inc. is a gourmet food company headquartered in the Washington, DC area. The Director, Supply & Demand Planning will lead the supply and demand planning, inventory management, and global logistics functions to ensure product availability and efficient inventory levels across multiple distribution centers.

AgricultureConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageHospitalityTravel

Responsibilities

Lead and continuously improve the company’s supply and demand planning process to ensure product availability across all categories and U.S. distribution centers

Partner with Sales, Logistics, and Finance to translate forecasts into purchasing and replenishment strategies

Analyze demand patterns, seasonality, pricing and lead times to adjust plans and prevent out-of-stock or excess inventory proactively

Develop reporting tools and dashboards to monitor forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and service levels

Oversee all purchasing activities, including domestic and import procurement, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with business needs

Manage and develop a team of Buyers responsible for replenishment and product transfers between multiple distribution centers

Partner with the Innovation team to build supplier relationships to ensure reliability, quality, and consistency across a diverse food product portfolio

Direct and support the Inventory Manager to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize waste or obsolescence

Establish and track KPIs around inventory health, fill rates, and forecast performance

Drive cross-functional coordination to improve visibility, planning accuracy, and service performance

Directly manage the Global Logistics Manager, who oversees international container shipments, import compliance, and customs clearance

Provide strategic guidance and oversight of inbound freight, import documentation, and delivery timelines

Maintain a strong working knowledge of global logistics processes to support decision-making and problem resolution

Ensure alignment between logistics, purchasing, and inventory to maintain product flow and service reliability

Lead, mentor, and develop the purchasing, inventory, and logistics teams to foster accountability, accuracy, and professional growth

Serve as the organization’s primary problem solver for supply continuity, supplier performance, and planning issues

Develop and present clear, data-driven reports and insights to executive leadership to guide business decisions

Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and communication across functions

Qualification

Supply chain leadershipDemand planningFood industry experienceAnalytical skillsERP systemsForecasting toolsCross-functional communicationTeam developmentProblem-solvingOrganizational skills

Required

8+ years of progressive supply chain, purchasing, or demand planning leadership experience

Proven success in the food industry (preferred: food distribution, multi-category, or multi-location distribution)

Strong analytical, forecasting, and reporting skills with a focus on data accuracy and decision support

Demonstrated leadership experience managing buyers, inventory, and logistics teams

Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional communication abilities

Highly organized, precise, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Experience with ERP systems and demand planning software

Knowledge of import logistics, customs, and international shipping

Proficiency with advanced forecasting or analytics tools

Ability to build cross-functional partnerships, and engage in and lead cross-functional teams and initiatives

Strong ability to develop and deploy quantitative analysis for business improvement; record of accomplishment of KPI-driven and data-driven leadership