Dandy · 5 days ago
Director, S&OP
Dandy is transforming the dental industry through technology and is seeking an experienced Director of S&OP to lead enterprise planning across demand, capacity, capital, and execution. This role involves building and scaling the S&OP function, ensuring alignment across various departments, and providing strategic recommendations based on operational realities and financial discipline.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)CADDentalHealth CareIndustrial AutomationLogisticsManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Own and lead Dandy’s end-to-end S&OP process across demand, supply, inventory, and capital planning
Define planning horizons, decision rights, and escalation mechanisms to support disciplined execution
Build integrated operating plans that align revenue forecasts, capacity, inventory, and spend
Drive alignment across Demand Planning, Operations, Finance, and GTM around a single source of truth
Own long-range capacity models tied to throughput, utilization, and growth assumptions
Partner with Operations, Automation, and Finance on CapEx planning, ROI analysis, and investment timing
Evaluate build vs. buy vs. partner trade-offs to support expansion and network resilience
Develop multi-scenario plans (base, upside, downside) and sensitivity analyses
Identify risks, constraints, and inflection points early and clearly communicate implications
Present executive-ready options and recommendations that balance growth, cost, and risk
Ensure planning outputs drive real decisions, not just reporting
Lead and develop a high-performing team of planners and analysts
Collaborate closely with Operations, Finance, Product, Automation, and Sales leadership
Partner with Product, Engineering, and Finance to enhance forecasting, capacity, and planning infrastructure
Standardize assumptions, data definitions, and KPIs across planning functions
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in operations planning, capacity planning, operations strategy, finance, or related roles in capital-intensive or multi-site environments
Demonstrated ownership of capacity and/or CapEx planning decisions in a scaling organization
Proven ability to lead cross-functional planning processes without direct authority
Strong analytical background; advanced proficiency in Excel/Sheets, SQL, or similar modeling tools
Experience building and managing teams, with a track record of developing talent
Excellent executive communication skills - able to distill complex analysis into clear recommendations
Strong business judgment and comfort operating in ambiguity and rapid growth
Preferred
Experience standing up or scaling S&OP in a high-growth company
Background in advanced manufacturing, automation, hardware, or logistics networks
Prior experience in operations strategy, industrial engineering, or strategic finance
Exposure to ERP, planning systems, or analytics platforms
MBA or advanced degree in Operations, Engineering, Finance, or related field
Benefits
Healthcare
Dental
Mental health support
Parental planning resources
Retirement savings options
Generous paid time off
Company
Dandy
More than a dental lab—Dandy is a tech-powered, end-to-end solution delivering high-quality, customized restorations at scale.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
GreenoaksPrimary Venture Partners
2025-05-02Series D
2022-08-17Series C
2022-01-20Series B
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