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Director, Global Planning

Do you want to build and scale a global planning setup in a company where technology truly matters? And do you thrive in the intersection between strategy, operations, and execution?

If yes, you might be the Director, Global Planning we are looking for at MyDefence.
At MyDefence, we are on an ambitious growth journey.

As our new Director, Global Planning, you will play a key role in building and leading a scalable, aligned, and future-proof global planning framework.
You will be responsible for defining and executing our global planning strategy across sites in Denmark, the United States, and future international locations.
This includes ensuring alignment between demand, operations, and inventory, while enabling strong service levels and efficient scaling.
You will act as a key link between Sales, Planning, Production, Procurement, and Executive Management, ensuring cross-functional alignment and supporting our continued international expansion.

What you will do

Strategic Planning Leadership:

Own and drive the global Sales & Operations / Inventory & Operations Planning (S&OP/S&IOP) process across the organization.

Define and continuously improve global planning standards, forecasting methods, and capacity management practices.

Ensure alignment between commercial demand, operational capabilities, and corporate objectives.

Act as a strategic partner to Procurement on long lead-time materials and supply planning.

Lead, coach, and develop the global planning organization

Inventory & Demand Alignment:

Facilitate strong collaboration with Sales to align demand, inventory strategies, and service levels.

Ensure visibility and control of global and local inventory positions, including risk identification and mitigation.

Provide clear reporting on inventory commitments, constraints, and risk scenarios to Executive Management and Board level.

Capacity & Operational Planning:

Lead high-level capacity planning in close collaboration with the COO and Operations.

Translate demand scenarios into operational plans, ensuring scalability and readiness.

Evaluate planning trade-offs and constraints to support strategic decision-making.

ERP Ownership & Process Excellence:

Own planning-related processes within our ERP system (Business Central).

Ensure high data integrity, system efficiency, and strong user adoption.

Drive continuous improvements in planning processes, tools, and workflows in collaboration with IT and Operations.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

Work closely with Sales, Production, Procurement, and R&D to ensure end-to-end alignment.

Support decision-making through structured planning insights and scenario analysis.

Act as the central coordination point between commercial and operational functions.

International Expansion:

Co-develop and implement planning frameworks for new international sites together with the COO.

Ensure planning processes, inventory structures, and operational capabilities scale effectively across regions.

Support the development of a global operational playbook.

What you bring

You bring both strategic perspective and hands-on execution power and you know how to operate in a fast-moving, international environment.

Education: 15+ years of experience within global supply chain planning, S&OP/S&IOP leadership, or planning transformation roles.

Experience: Strong experience with global planning, forecasting, capacity management, and inventory alignment.
Proven track record in building and improving planning structures in high-growth or multinational environments and experienced in working across functions such as Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Executive Management.
Experience with international expansion or multi-site operations will be considered a strong advantage.

Who you are

Strategic and operational mindset: Thrive in both strategic and operational tasks and are able to set direction while staying close to execution.

Strong communication and stakeholder management: Communicate with impact and influence stakeholders at all levels, including executive management.

Ownership and execution focus: Take ownership and drive initiatives from idea to implementation with clear follow-through.

Structured and data-driven approach: Work in a structured and analytical way, using data to drive decisions and improvements.

What we offer you

Purpose-driven company: An innovative defence technology company with a clear mission - We Save Lives.

Professional environment: A strong and professional work environment with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Autonomy and balance: A healthy work-life balance with a high degree of autonomy, flexible working conditions and a supportive, welcoming culture.

Compensation and benefits: Competitive salary including pension, medical and dental insurance, lunch scheme, an active social club, Friday breakfasts and more.

The team you will join

You will become part of the Operations organization, working closely with cross-functional teams across the company and you will report directly to our COO.
You will collaborate closely with colleagues from Sales, Planning, Production, Procurement, R&D, and other key functions to ensure efficient operations, strong planning execution, and successful scaling of our global setup.
You will lead and work closely with our Master Planner and Supply Chain and Data Coordinator and have a dotted line to site Production Planning in Denmark, the United States, and future locations.

Ready to shape the future of global procurement at MyDefence?

If you are motivated by building scalable planning structures, driving cross-functional alignment, and enabling efficient operations in a fast-growing technology company, then we would like to hear from you.

The role requires that you are willing and able to undergo relevant background screening and obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance.

Please submit your application and CV as soon as possible and no later than the application deadline.
We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to close the recruitment process once the right candidate has been identified.

We use an online recruitment system, and only applications submitted electronically will be considered.
If you have any questions, please feel free to drop a mail to Chief Operating Officer Tomas Schiønning.

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MyDefence

At MyDefence, we are committed to staying at the forefront of next-generation drone detection and jamming solutions.
By combining advanced radio frequency expertise with precision and rapid response capabilities, we deliver tomorrow's C-UAS solutions.
Our close collaboration with frontline forces provides invaluable real-time insights into evolving drone threats and tactics, enabling us to innovate with unmatched accuracy.

Our solutions are purpose-built to support military operations and protect critical infrastructure, including airports, corporate facilities, and high-security environments.
They empower users to detect and neutralize threats effectively while enhancing mobility and operational efficiency.
With innovation at the heart of our mission, we continuously adapt to battlefield developments, ensuring our technology remains a step ahead of emerging challenges.

At MyDefence, our mission is clear: We Save Lives.

Application due

27/4/2026

Start date

Start as soon as possible

Work hours

37

Position type

Fulltime

Category

Workplace

Denmark

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