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Head of Supply Planning

Formlabs

Formlabs

Somerville, MA, USA
Posted on Oct 22, 2025

About Formlabs:

To reinvent an industry, you have to build the best team. Join Formlabs if you want to join us in our mission to build the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life.

Formlabs is looking for highly motivated individuals to join us as we bring groundbreaking professional 3D printers to every designer, engineer, factory floor and medical institution throughout the world! Companies like Google, Tesla, Gillette, and New Balance rely on the products and services that Formlabs provides, and the list is always growing. Join the exciting 3D printing industry where the possibilities are endless, innovation is at the core of what we do, and we strive to solve unique customer challenges.

Your Impact:

Joining this organization as Head of Supply Planning, Demand Planning, and S&OP offers the extraordinary opportunity to shape the operational backbone of a rapidly scaling additive manufacturing leader. This role puts you at the heart of cross-functional decision-making, empowering you to architect demand and supply planning strategies that drive innovation and support breakthrough product launches across a dynamic global marketplace. As the leader orchestrating end-to-end S&OP and NPI scenario planning, your vision and expertise will be instrumental in building a world-class planning team, enabling seamless scale, and delivering lasting value to both the business and its customers. You will have a seat at the table as a key strategic partner, collaborating with executives and influencing the company’s trajectory during exciting, transformative growth. Making an indelible impact on organizational performance and shaping the future of how cutting-edge consumer technology reaches the world.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead the development and execution of scalable supply and demand planning strategies to drive operational excellence, align with growth objectives, and support new product launches across all product categories.
  • Oversee the integrated planning function, ensuring tight coordination between demand forecasting, supply planning, and S&OP processes to optimize balance among service, cost, and inventory targets
  • Direct the monthly S&OP process, facilitating cross-functional consensus meetings that align sales, operations, and financial planning; ensure robust data and scenario analysis inform executive-level decision-making.
  • Implement and continuously improve advanced planning tools, analytics, and key performance indicators to drive visibility and accountability across the end-to-end planning cycle.
  • Collaborate with sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and finance stakeholders to ensure optimal supply chain performance supporting scale-up and margin targets.
  • Integrate demand signals from sales, product management, and market insights into actionable production and inventory plans, reducing forecast error and enabling rapid response to market changes.
  • Drive scenario planning and alignment for New Product Introductions (NPI), working cross-functionally to anticipate multiple launch and ramp-up outcomes, ensuring robust supply readiness and agile response to evolving launch dynamics.
  • Mentor and develop high-performing teams in demand planning, supply planning, and S&OP, fostering a collaborative, agile, and results-driven culture.

About You:

  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Research, or a related technical discipline; Master’s degree (MBA, MS, or similar) preferred.
  • 10+ years progressive experience in supply planning, demand planning, and/or S&OP, with at least 5 years in senior management overseeing integrated planning functions in a relevant industry such as consumer electronics
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record using data to drive decisions and implement process improvements.
  • Excellent communication, influencer, and stakeholder management skills. Must have demonstrated ability leading cross-functional teams and presenting to C-level executives.
  • A proven ability to attract, coach, and develop high-performing teams, cultivating a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement in fast-paced settings.

Bonus Skills:

  • Certification such as APICS CPIM, CSCP, or IBF certification in forecasting/planning
  • Strong expertise with advanced planning systems (e.g., SAP APO, Kinaxis, Oracle), S&OP tools, ERP/MRP platforms, and relevant analytics or scenario modeling tools.

Our Benefits & Perks:

  • Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Low cost fund options in our 401K and access to advisors
  • Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
  • Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
  • Flexible Out of Office Plan – Take time when you need it
  • Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats
  • Regular sponsored professional development opportunities
  • Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community
  • And of course… unlimited 3D prints

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.