Senior Level And Operations Planning Jobs
Senior level and operations planning jobs put experienced professionals in charge of strategic direction, cross-functional alignment, and the planning systems that drive operational outcomes at scale. Hiring concentrates across Chemicals & Materials, Electronics & Hardware, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles available and employers like Apple, Westlake Corporation, and Levi Strauss hiring at this level now.
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SVP Operations Planning & Analysis
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: The SVP Operations Planning & Analysis is responsible for creating innovative and performance-driven approaches to operation planning and processes based on insights and analytics. This position will manage the operational modeling process to support business initiatives and track the financial impact on the company; consult and provide operations leadership with recommendations on areas of opportunities to improve operational processes and impact to the company; to support executives regarding strategic and financial initiatives.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE
- Develops strategic operations processes to ensure long term goals set by senior leadership are met.
- Partners with operational leadership in the creation of workload models/metrics for key positions.
- Oversees workload model reporting to ensure operations are at optimal staffing levels.
- Provides strategic insights and collaborates with executives in the development of the operational metrics initiatives and analysis interpretation data sets.
- Utilizes the value-based pricing process to understand operational impact on the business.
- Directs the process to develop and analyze key performance indicators (KPI), generates ad hoc reporting as requested by senior management.
- Partners within project management for integration of business initiatives that require knowledge of business flows and financial processes.
- Assists in the evaluation and adherence of corporate policies and procedures including operational and financial reporting and legal/license compliance; identifies and implements efficiency recommendations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. CPA preferred. Ten (10) years of operational or financial analysis experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Management of a team and claims management experience strongly preferred.
Skills & Knowledge
- Solid understanding of claims management, worker's compensation, liability, disability, or specialty operations business lines.
- Strong understanding of business operations, key metrics and ability to translate data insights into actionable business strategies.
- Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills.
- PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
- Leadership/management/motivational skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge.
- Strong analytical and interpretive skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to plan, monitor, track, and solve problems.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies.
- Ability to effectively work with all levels throughout the organization.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.
Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required.
Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking.
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
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Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.
Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies
Certified as a Great Place to Work®
Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
SVP Operations Planning & Analysis
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: The SVP Operations Planning & Analysis is responsible for creating innovative and performance-driven approaches to operation planning and processes based on insights and analytics. This position will manage the operational modeling process to support business initiatives and track the financial impact on the company; consult and provide operations leadership with recommendations on areas of opportunities to improve operational processes and impact to the company; to support executives regarding strategic and financial initiatives.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE
- Develops strategic operations processes to ensure long term goals set by senior leadership are met.
- Partners with operational leadership in the creation of workload models/metrics for key positions.
- Oversees workload model reporting to ensure operations are at optimal staffing levels.
- Provides strategic insights and collaborates with executives in the development of the operational metrics initiatives and analysis interpretation data sets.
- Utilizes the value-based pricing process to understand operational impact on the business.
- Directs the process to develop and analyze key performance indicators (KPI), generates ad hoc reporting as requested by senior management.
- Partners within project management for integration of business initiatives that require knowledge of business flows and financial processes.
- Assists in the evaluation and adherence of corporate policies and procedures including operational and financial reporting and legal/license compliance; identifies and implements efficiency recommendations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. CPA preferred. Ten (10) years of operational or financial analysis experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Management of a team and claims management experience strongly preferred.
Skills & Knowledge
- Solid understanding of claims management, worker's compensation, liability, disability, or specialty operations business lines.
- Strong understanding of business operations, key metrics and ability to translate data insights into actionable business strategies.
- Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills.
- PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
- Leadership/management/motivational skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge.
- Strong analytical and interpretive skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to plan, monitor, track, and solve problems.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies.
- Ability to effectively work with all levels throughout the organization.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.
Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required.
Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking.
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
LI-TS1 #remote
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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Senior Level And Operations Planning Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level and operations planning job?
Employers hiring at the senior level want candidates who have owned complex planning cycles end to end, not just contributed to them. Highlight experience leading S&OP processes, driving cross-functional alignment, and delivering measurable improvements to forecast accuracy or inventory efficiency. Fluency with enterprise planning tools and a demonstrated ability to influence decisions above and below you in the organization are what separate senior candidates from mid-level ones.
Which companies hire senior level and operations plannings?
Companies hiring senior level and operations plannings right now include Apple, Westlake Corporation, and Levi Strauss, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large manufacturers, consumer goods companies, logistics providers, and technology firms running complex supply chains that require experienced planners to lead the work.
Are there remote senior level and operations planning jobs?
Yes, though remote availability varies by employer and function. About 38% of senior level and operations planning openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting demand from companies that have built distributed planning teams. Roles tied to plant operations or physical inventory management are more likely to require on-site presence than those focused on strategic forecasting or S&OP leadership.
What makes a and operations planning role senior level?
Senior and operations planning roles are defined by scope and accountability. You're not executing a planning process someone else designed, you're owning it, improving it, and defending it to leadership. Expect to lead S&OP cycles, set methodology for demand and supply planning, mentor junior planners, and drive decisions that affect capacity, inventory, and customer service levels across the business.
Which industries hire the most senior level and operations plannings?
Senior level and operations planning roles concentrate in Chemicals & Materials, Electronics & Hardware, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to run high-volume, complexity-intensive supply chains where experienced planning leadership directly affects margin, service levels, and operational resilience, making senior planners a priority hire.