Job Description

Date:

30 Jul 2025

Location:

IN

Company:

Coats

Position Title

: Director - Supply Chain Planning Transformation.

Band

: 3

Business Unit

: Global Supply Chain

Location

: Remote, any countries with sizable Coats operations preferred.

Division

: Apparel

Reports to

: Global Supply Chain and Planning Director

Role Purpose:

This leadership role within the Coats Global Supply Chain organization is responsible for transforming global supply chain planning by developing and executing a strategic roadmap that modernizes demand and supply planning, S&OP, and digital tools. It combines oversight of business-as-usual (BAU) planning excellence with leadership of transformation initiatives that leverage AI and advanced technologies to enhance operational agility, efficiency, and future readiness.

The role plays a critical part in delivering business growth and customer value through robust planning and execution. It also involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, streamline processes, and implement scalable solutions aligned with Coats' long-term strategic goals.

Principal Accountabilities and Key Activities:

Strategy & Transformation Leadership

Develop and execute a multi-year transformation roadmap for supply chain planning. Lead cross-functional initiatives to redesign planning processes and implement advanced planning systems (including ERP changes, enhancements, etc that are linked to Planning). Drive change management and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful adoption

Planning Process Excellence

Oversee the design and implementation of best-in-class demand, supply, and inventory planning processes. Work with the central planning teams to make the global S&OP/IBP processes more consistent, robust and repeatable; delivering alignment with commercial, financial, and operational goals.

Technology & Data Enablement (projects, along with Digital & Technology)

Partner with D&T and external vendors to implement and optimize digital planning tools. Increase internal capability for simulations, optimization techniques and scenario planning in supply chain planning and execution. Ensure data integrity, governance, and analytics capabilities to support planning decisions. Drive automation and AI/ML adoption in planning processes. Re-engineer/ Automate key planning processes and steps using AI (Traditional/ Agentic AI)

Team Leadership & Capability Building

Support in the development of the capability of the central planning and local execution teams. Develop/ Drive training programs and career paths for planning professionals. Documentation of standard SOPs in Planning.

Performance Management & Reporting

Define and track KPIs to measure planning effectiveness and transformation progress. Provide analytical support for executive decision-making and performance reviews. Ensure timely and accurate reporting across planning functions.

Reporting relationships:

Direct Reports: Currently NONE, but envisaged for the future

Key Collaborators:

Chief Operations Officer Central Planning Managers (FG, SFG, RM) Supply Chain/ Logistics Heads of key markets/ countries Commercial leadership teams Managing Directors of markets/ countries Digital and technology teams External consultants and technology vendors for planning/ optimization, etc.

Key Relationships:

Internal: -

Country/Cluster Supply Chain Leaders

Global Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Product Management

Global Digital & Technology Teams

Finance and Commercial Strategy Teams

External: -

Technology vendors (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis, o9) Consulting partners for transformation and change management Supply chain associations, best practice firms such as Gartner

Education, Qualifications and Experience:

Essential: -

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, or Business 15+ years in supply chain with 5+ years in planning transformation Deep expertise in supply chain planning concepts on an end-to-end basis, working methodologies, S&OP/ IBP Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills Proficiency in planning tools (SAP IBP, Kinaxis, o9, etc.) Expert level understanding of ERP

Desirable: -

MBA or master's in supply chain Experience in global matrixed organizations Certifications: APICS CPIM, CSCP, PMP Experience with AI/ML in planning Track record of successful transformation delivery




At Coats Group, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a diverse and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. If you are passionate about making an impact in the textile industry and eager to join a global leader with a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, we invite you to take the next step in your career with us.

Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and help shape the future of textiles.

Coats Group plc

Coats is a world leader in thread manufacturing and structural components for apparel and footwear, as well as an innovative pioneer in performance materials.