The Executive Director of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)/Materials will lead the end-to-end S&OP and materials strategy for HVAC operations across the Americas. This role is responsible for translating demand into actionable supply and logistics strategies, optimizing material flow, and ensuring alignment across commercial, manufacturing, and distribution functions. The position requires strategic vision, operational excellence, and strong leadership to drive performance across a complex, multi-country supply chain. Key Responsibilities:Strategic Planning & LeadershipDevelop and execute a comprehensive S&OP strategy aligned with regional and global business objectives.Provide strategic leadership across demand planning, supply planning, logistics, and materials management.Champion continuous improvement, digitalization, and innovation across the Americas supply chain.Demand & Capacity PlanningTranslate demand forecasts into actionable capacity requirements across manufacturing and distribution.Drive forecast accuracy improvements through advanced analytics, collaboration, and governance.Lead mid-to-long-term planning processes to ensure supply chain agility and responsiveness.Supply Chain Network GovernanceEstablish robust governance for Supply Chain Network Design (SCND), ensuring alignment with global directives.Own and lead the "Intralogistics to Demand" (I2D) process across the Americas.Ensure cross-functional alignment across commercial, operations, and logistics teams.Logistics Strategy & PerformanceOversee logistics cost analysis, lead logistics service provider (LSP) tenders and implementations.Define and implement logistics quality standards and KPIs across the region.Manage regional claims and drive cost and service performance initiatives.Transportation & Distribution OptimizationDesign and optimize inbound, inter-facility, and outbound transportation networks across all modes.Drive high utilization and benchmark transportation cost performance.Lead strategic design and management of warehousing and distribution centers across the Americas.Implement operational improvements and digitalization strategies in warehousing and distribution.Materials Flow & Packaging StrategyDevelop and execute a holistic materials flow strategy from supplier to customer.Optimize inventory, replenishment, and material availability across the network.Lead packaging optimization initiatives focused on cost, protection, and sustainability.Foreign Trade ComplianceAct as key contact for foreign trade topics within logistics.Collaborate closely with C/TX and regional ECO functions to bundle activities related to duty/tariff optimization.Mitigate global trade risks and ensure compliance.NOTE:  This position will be located in either Norman, OK; Dallas, TX or Wichita, KS - final location to be worked out with successful candidate.