Director of Sales and Operations Planning

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Sales and Operations Planning to join our dynamic team at Coates Group. In this pivotal role, you will lead the sales and operations planning process, ensuring alignment between demand forecasts, inventory management, and operational capabilities. Your insights will drive efficiencies and enhance prof…

Join Us in Shaping the FutureFor nearly six decades, our innovative solutions have fostered impactful connections between renowned brands and their customers. Although we've achieved significant milestones, our journey is just beginning!As a leading global technology company, we specialize in crafting dynamic, personalized, and engaging customer experiences through our advanced digital hardware, proprietary content management system, and cutting-edge signage solutions. If you've placed an order at McDonald's via drive-thru or in-store recently, you might have interacted with our state-of-the-art digital solutions. We operate in over 50 global markets and maintain 9 offices worldwide, with our global headquarters proudly situated in Sydney, Australia.At Coates Group, we uphold the values of a family-owned business while embracing the innovative spirit of a startup. Our mission is clear: Creating Connections. Empowering Partnerships. Always Evolving. Through dedication, hard work, and creativity, we've established ourselves as industry leaders, earning awards and breaking records, all the while focusing on continuous growth and evolution. We are proud recipients of the 2x Australia Good Design Award and have successfully completed the largest hardware deployment in Quick Service Restaurant history.We foster a culture of curiosity, authenticity, and collaboration, valuing the diversity of our team. Our Crew consists of imaginers, kindness advocates, experts, creators, thinkers, challengers, and over-achievers. Together, we are transforming how the world’s leading brands utilize technology to enhance customer experiences.The Senior Sales and Operations Planning Manager for North America will spearhead the comprehensive Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process across the region. This pivotal role ensures seamless alignment among commercial, product, and supply chain functions to develop a cohesive, feasible, and financially sound plan. The manager will oversee the monthly S&OP cycle, which includes Product Management Review, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Executive S&OP Review. The primary goal is to synchronize demand with supply while optimizing service levels, inventory, costs, and revenue performance. Acting as the key integrator across various functions, the Senior S&OP Manager will drive decision-making, transparency, and accountability.

Rithum™ stands as the world's most reliable commerce network, revolutionizing the collaboration between brands, suppliers, and retailers to create unparalleled e-commerce experiences. Our platform empowers brands and retailers to accelerate their growth, optimize cross-channel operations, scale product offerings, and enhance profit margins. With over 40,000 companies leveraging Rithum to expand their businesses across diverse channels, we manage more than $50 billion in annual Gross Merchandise Value (GMV). Our comprehensive suite of commerce, marketing, and delivery solutions facilitates an optimized consumer shopping journey from inception to completion.

Golin, a prestigious global public relations agency, is on a mission to drive meaningful change for our clients. We delve into the human truths that connect us, create with audacity, and foster collaborative environments that emphasize inclusivity. With a team of 1,700 professionals across 50+ offices worldwide, we are uniquely positioned to deliver innovative solutions for regional and global communication strategies. Amidst the ever-evolving landscape of PR, we are pioneering the integration of AI into our processes, aiming to become the first fully AI-equipped agency. Our commitment lies in empowering our workforce, providing equitable access to advanced tools, and seamlessly weaving AI into our everyday operations to enhance client value. Our expertise encompasses a wide array of services, from brand development and cutting-edge digital storytelling to corporate reputation management, healthcare advocacy, and performance measurement. Leveraging our G4 Model, we align data-driven creativity with the customer journey, ensuring maximum impact for our diverse clientele, which includes some of the largest global brands in consumer goods, retail, food, healthcare technology, and consumer services. Role Overview: As the Director of Strategic Planning, you will be a key strategist who truly understands the creator landscape and cultural dynamics. Your insights will guide brands that empower human creativity in a world where AI collaborates with creators to produce content. You will work closely with the Head of Planning, interfacing with creative, social media, analytics, and account teams to lay the strategic groundwork that champions the essence of creation.

Join WPP Media as an Associate Director of PlanningWPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. Our exceptional talent, reliable data, and world-class partnerships, all unified by our pioneering marketing platform, WPP Open, empower clients to navigate change, seize opportunities, and achieve transformational growth.At WPP Media, our AI-driven media operating unit, we seamlessly integrate media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization at scale. Through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, our clients gain unparalleled visibility into their media investments, understanding precisely where, how, and why their strategies are effective.

About WPP MediaWPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands, combining exceptional talent with reliable data and intelligence. Our pioneering marketing platform, WPP Open, empowers clients to navigate change, seize opportunities, and achieve transformational growth.As WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, WPP Media integrates media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, we provide clients with clear insights into their media investments.For more information, visit wppmedia.com.About WPP Media WPP is the creative transformation company, leveraging creativity to forge better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. Discover more at wpp.com.WPP Media serves as WPP’s global media collective, uniting the best platforms, talent, and partnerships to create boundless growth opportunities in an ever-evolving media landscape. We believe in the strength of our culture and our people, which empowers us to deliver outstanding experiences for our clients and each other. In this role, embracing WPP and WPP Media’s core values will be essential:Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences through Cultivating Trust.Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media BrandMindshare drives Good Growth for its clients as “Growth Architects,” fostering growth that benefits all stakeholders—better for people, planet, and business—by utilizing media with intention. This approach cultivates meaningful connections with consumers, enhances brand trust, and ensures superior outcomes for all parties involved.Role Summary & ImpactThe Director of Commerce Planning will leverage expertise in commerce platforms, including retail media networks and adtech partnerships, to address complex business challenges through simplified perspectives. This role will pinpoint opportunities for products, processes, or solutions based on comprehensive analyses.

WHAT DOES A GROUP DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC PLANNING DO?The Group Director of Strategic Planning serves as a visionary leader and creative catalyst, motivating both our internal and client teams towards innovative marketing strategies. This pivotal role focuses on cultivating trust and collaboration, establishing the Group Director as a mentor and role model within the organization. With expertise in navigating patient journeys across various brands and a firm grasp of digital engagement, this position blends traditional planning with modern insights. The Group Director will adeptly translate extensive research and analytical data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations, effectively communicating the rationale behind our projects and perspectives. This leader advocates for the Intouch planning methodology, aligning the planning department to meet our clients' business objectives.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead with motivation, owning multiple accounts and their respective strategic goals and marketing landscapes.Act as the primary client-facing Planner, critically assessing the quality of deliverables from the Planning team in client meetings.Demonstrate unwavering confidence in completing tasks with excellence, striving for mastery in all areas.Set benchmarks for quality and guide the team towards data-driven strategies infused with insights.Provide pioneering thought leadership that enhances the knowledge base of the Planning team.Continuously explore new industry trends and innovative strategies for problem-solving.Encourage team members to think creatively, providing new strategic frameworks when challenges arise.Publish thought leadership pieces on emerging solutions and advancements.Employ strong analytical skills at every stage of the problem-solving process.Recognize when teams are overwhelmed with data and provide necessary information support.Exhibit strong communication skills, comfortable presenting in group settings.Commit to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion through ongoing development and proactive management of bias.Perform other duties as assigned.

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Group Director of Strategic Planning with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical advertising agency realm, particularly focusing on oncology. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead strategic initiatives and drive the growth of our oncology division, ensuring alignment with our overall corporate strategy.Your ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage effectively with clients will be crucial in delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of the healthcare market.

As the Director of Operations, you will play a pivotal role in collaborating with clients, ownership, and property management teams to identify and implement best operating practices while establishing measurable performance standards across commercial properties. This role also involves assisting in property acquisitions and overseeing management transitions through conducting property condition assessments and spearheading major deferred maintenance and capital expenditure initiatives.Key Responsibilities:Manage capital planning and execution, including overseeing construction project management.Conduct comprehensive property operation audits and building inspections.Oversee building engineering services, ensuring adherence to preventive maintenance procedures and their administration.Handle property management assignments as required.Lead energy management and sustainability initiatives.Develop fire/life safety and risk management plans.Review and implement cutting-edge technology solutions.

About AvePoint:At AvePoint, we are committed to providing innovative solutions that extend beyond traditional data security and governance. As a global leader in data resilience, our AvePoint Confidence Platform is trusted by over 25,000 clients worldwide to secure and optimize their critical data across platforms like Microsoft, Google, and Salesforce. With a robust global channel partner network of around 5,000 service providers and integrators, our solutions are accessible in over 100 cloud marketplaces. For more information, visit www.avepoint.com.We believe in investing in our people. Our culture is built on agility, passion, and teamwork, empowering you to shape your career and make a meaningful impact.

Role overview The Director of Operations for school-based programs at KIPP Chicago shapes daily operations and supports educational program delivery across multiple schools in Chicago. This leadership role ensures that operational systems run smoothly and align with the organization’s mission. What you will do Oversee resource management and logistics for school-based initiatives Lead strategic planning to improve operational efficiency Collaborate with school leaders to implement systems that strengthen the school environment Support staff and students by maintaining smooth day-to-day operations Mission and impact KIPP Chicago is dedicated to providing an excellent education to all students. In this role, the Director of Operations helps advance that mission by building and maintaining strong operational foundations throughout the school network.

About Flywheel DigitalFlywheel Digital offers a comprehensive suite of digital commerce solutions that drive growth across major online marketplaces for some of the world's foremost brands. Our platform provides clients with near real-time performance analytics that enhance sales, market share, and profitability. With teams strategically positioned across the Americas, Europe, and APAC, we empower our employees with meaningful careers, abundant growth opportunities, and the resources to excel.The OpportunityWe are in search of a dynamic Director of Business Development to join our North American New Business team. This pivotal role focuses on selling Flywheel’s service offerings, specifically within our Content Operations sector, which produces impactful content and creative assets designed to boost brand visibility and drive conversions.As the Director of Business Development, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a consultative sales strategy in your designated territory to cultivate revenue growth with leading brands. Collaborating closely with pre-sales and marketing teams, you will identify and engage key stakeholders to foster relationships and close deals.

We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, parents, and those with disabilities. At Walker Sands, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we welcome all applicants to our team.In your application, please feel free to share your preferred pronouns (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs).If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.Walker Sands is on the lookout for a dynamic and results-driven Sales Director to join our team in the vibrant city of Chicago.As a company focused on accelerating growth for B2B enterprises, Walker Sands is committed to creating innovative and strategic programs tailored to our clients. Our portfolio features a diverse mix of Fortune 500 companies, rapidly growing tech startups, and leading professional services firms.In the role of Sales Director, you will play a crucial part in our Growth Team, focusing on expanding the agency's client base, refining sales processes, and ensuring consistent revenue growth. You will lead a team of sales professionals, facilitate enterprise-level deals, and continuously seek opportunities to enhance the Walker Sands prospect experience. This position is essential for driving team performance while cultivating a culture of trust, growth, and ongoing improvement within the sales department.At Walker Sands, we promote a culture that values continuous learning and growth, encouraging our employees to pursue career advancement through valuable networking and professional development opportunities.

Join Databricks as the Director of Sales Development, where you will lead a dynamic team in driving our sales initiatives and expanding our customer base. As an integral part of our leadership team, you will develop innovative strategies to enhance our outreach efforts and optimize our sales processes. This role requires a visionary leader with a proven track record in sales development and exceptional management skills.

The Senior Director of Talent Operations at Gongio will play a pivotal role in shaping our talent strategy and ensuring that our operations run smoothly to attract, develop, and retain top talent. This leadership position is essential for creating an engaging work environment and implementing innovative talent practices that align with our business objectives. You will work closely with cross-functional leaders to enhance our talent acquisition, learning and development, and performance management strategies.

Join our elite sales organization at Databricks as the Director of Startup Sales. In this pivotal role, you will lead and inspire a dynamic team of Account Executives focused on the Startup segment. Your leadership will be crucial in driving revenue growth and expanding our footprint within existing customer accounts. We seek a passionate leader who thrives on developing emerging talents and fostering a culture of achievement.Your Impact:Achieve Revenue Excellence: Surpass monthly, quarterly, and annual sales objectives.Strategic Development: Design and execute strategic plans to enhance team performance and revenue generation.Build Enduring Relationships: Cultivate strong, trust-based connections with employees, customers, partners, and cross-functional teams.Value-Driven Leadership: Equip your team with the insights needed to align customer goals with our value proposition.Empower Front-Line Communication: Lead your team in effectively articulating the value proposition throughout the customer journey.

Role Overview DoorDash, Inc. is hiring a Director of Strategy and Operations. This leader will help shape operational strategies and guide growth efforts across several markets. The position works closely with senior teams to influence important decisions and set direction. Locations New York, NY San Francisco, CA Chicago, IL Los Angeles, CA

Role Overview DoorDash, Inc. is hiring a Director of Transportation Operations to oversee transportation strategy in Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, and Chicago. This leader will shape logistics, improve delivery efficiency, and support high customer satisfaction across these major markets. What You Will Do Guide transportation operations and set direction for multiple key cities Optimize logistics processes to streamline delivery Drive improvements in delivery efficiency Champion customer satisfaction in all transportation activities Impact This role sits at the center of DoorDash’s operational growth. Decisions and leadership here will influence how the company scales and maintains excellence in its transportation network.

As the Director of Commercial Sales at ServiceNow, you will spearhead our sales strategies, driving growth and expansion within our commercial market segment. Your leadership will inspire a team of sales professionals to achieve their targets and foster strong customer relationships. You will be responsible for developing and executing effective sales plans, analyzing market trends, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Your Opportunity AwaitsJoin us in shaping a safer future through innovative technology at Evolv Technology, the leading provider of AI-enabled weapons detection solutions. We are on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our team as we expand our operations.As the Director of Contract Manufacturing Operations, you will spearhead our outsourced manufacturing strategy and execution. Your role will involve collaborating across various departments to ensure our contract manufacturing partners produce high-quality products, delivered on time and at scale. You will be instrumental in driving operational excellence, enhancing supplier performance, and preparing for production while building a robust manufacturing framework.Success in this RoleIn this pivotal position, you will execute and oversee Evolv's contract manufacturing strategy to achieve scalability and cost efficiency. Key responsibilities include managing product costs, manufacturing variances, and inventory control.Within the First 30 Days:Forge strong relationships with key internal stakeholders (Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal) and contract manufacturing partners.Conduct a thorough evaluation of current outsourced manufacturing operations, pinpointing immediate risks and opportunities.Establish initial KPIs for supplier performance, production efficiency, and cost metrics.Initiate the development of a scalable manufacturing operations roadmap aligned with the company’s growth objectives.Achieve proficiency in internal systems including Salesforce, Arena PLM, and NetSuite.Within 90 Days:Launch a supplier performance dashboard featuring real-time metrics (e.g., on-time delivery rate, defect rate, throughput).Kickoff a pilot continuous improvement initiative with at least one contract manufacturer aimed at achieving a 5-10% efficiency boost.Finalize and implement a cost-reduction strategy with measurable targets (e.g., reduce product costs by 3-5% over six months).Align production planning with demand forecasts to ensure over 95% production continuity.Set up a regular reporting cadence for operational performance updates to executive leadership.Within the First Year:Achieve a consistent 98%+ on-time delivery rate across all contract manufacturing partners.Minimize manufacturing variances and inventory discrepancies.