Assurant · 1 day ago
Director, GSC Insurance Planning and Strategy
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $242K/yr
10+ years expAssurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. The Director, GSC Insurance Planning and Strategy will develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for logistics, repair, and distribution networks, ensuring alignment with demand forecasting and supply planning while overseeing the Sales & Operations Planning framework.
Customer ServiceFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyInsurance
Responsibilities
Develop and lead the strategy for logistics, repair, and distribution networks
Establish a robust demand planning and forecasting process that integrates with financial forecasts
Oversee the S&OP process, balancing supply and demand while addressing risks and opportunities proactively
Create capacity models to optimize resource utilization and balance supply with customer expectations
Ensure optimal stock levels and efficient inventory management across all regions and depots
Lead operational productivity analyses and identify optimization opportunities for the global inventory strategy
Develop and automate customer-based KPI reporting for internal and external stakeholders
Analyze business and financial results to provide insights that guide strategic decisions
Monitor and enhance performance metrics to improve forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency
Partner with internal teams, including procurement, forecasting, and business development, to align operations with demand planning
Work closely with clients and actuaries to forecast volume requirements and ensure alignment with client expectations
Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement
Manage and mentor a team of directors and managers, including roles in regional planning, analytics, procurement, and order management
Provide career development and guidance to planning staff to build a high-performing team
Manage inventory budgets exceeding $100M, driving margin growth through efficient supply and demand balancing
Support cost reduction initiatives while maintaining exceptional service levels
Travel as needed up to 10-15% of time
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field; Master's degree preferred
Minimum of 10 years in supply chain, logistics, or related fields, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing cross-functional teams
Proficiency in forecasting and inventory planning systems
Expert-level Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, trend analysis)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Proven ability to lead process improvements and cross-functional initiatives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Experience with ERP systems like Oracle, Great Plains, or similar inventory management platforms
Preferred
APICS CPIM/CSCP certification or equivalent
Strong knowledge of S&OP processes and best practices
Proven track record of meeting tight deadlines in fast-paced environments
Ability to strategically address complex issues with tactical solutions
Company
Assurant
Assurant provides protection products and related services to safeguard companies against risks.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$469.1M2025-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $296M
2023-02-28Post Ipo Debt· $173.1M
2004-02-05IPO
Leadership Team
Keith Demmings
President and Chief Executive Officer
Ricardo Fiuza
President & CEO - Latin America
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