Director Operational Excellence Jobs in Louisiana
Director Operational Excellence jobs in Louisiana are open across New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette and other Louisiana metros, with employers like Tulane University, Kuvare Holdings, and Lafayette Health Ventures hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join our Supply Chain Operations team — manage inventory, procurement, logistics, and more — and help drive efficiency, cost savings, and seamless delivery of quality products. The Procurement team strategically manages our acquisition of goods, services, and raw materials to ensure operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality. We go beyond transactional purchasing to drive value through vendor relationships.
We are seeking a Director of Planning Operations & Inventory Management to build and scale the systems, processes, and team that power our end-to-end planning and inventory strategy. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for transforming how we forecast, plan, and deploy inventory to support rapid growth, improve service levels, and optimize working capital. You will operate at the intersection of Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations, owning the planning ecosystem and driving cross-functional alignment. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys building, and is motivated by delivering measurable business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and evolve the end-to-end planning and inventory strategy, aligning demand, supply, and production to support business growth
- Drive cross-functional alignment across Merchandising, Sales, Operations, and Finance to ensure integrated, executable plans
- Lead demand planning, supply planning, production scheduling, procurement, and inventory management functions
- Translate demand signals and business strategy into actionable plans that balance service levels, capacity, and inventory investment
- Establish best-in-class inventory management practices to optimize in-stock rates while minimizing excess and obsolescence
- Oversee purchase order strategy and execution to ensure inventory flow aligns with forecasted demand
- Build visibility through KPIs and dashboards, driving accountability for service, cost, and inventory performance
- Identify and proactively resolve constraints across supply, materials, and production to ensure continuity and responsiveness
- Lead the evolution of planning systems, tools, and processes, including evaluating and implementing new technologies with clear ROI
- Transform data into actionable insights that inform strategic and operational decision-making
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean or similar methodologies to improve efficiency, service levels, and cost performance
- Partner with leadership to shape inventory investment strategy and balance growth, profitability, and customer experience
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing planning and inventory team
- Create a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
- Provide clear goals, regular feedback, and development opportunities to elevate team performance
- Build strong cross-functional relationships to promote transparency, alignment, and effective execution
Basic Qualifications
- Experience in supply chain, inventory planning, operations, or related fields, with increasing leadership responsibility
- Proven experience leading planning and inventory functions in a complex, fast-paced environment
- Strong track record of improving forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and service levels
- Experience implementing or optimizing planning systems (ERP, demand planning, or advanced planning tools)
- Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and scale high-performing teams
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data into strategic insights and decisions
- Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and manage competing priorities
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence at multiple levels of the organization
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in high-growth or evolving business environments
- Experience leading transformation of planning systems, tools, and processes
- Experience building scalable, integrated planning frameworks that align demand, supply, and financial plans
- Ability to increase visibility and accountability through clear KPIs and performance reporting
- Ability to strengthen cross-functional alignment, improving speed and quality of decision-making
- Ability to act as the primary liaison to internal business partners, translating technical software capabilities into strategic business value
Stuller is the jewelry industry's largest manufacturer, supplier, and technology developer in North America. With a customer base spanning the globe, we serve jewelry professionals through an unmatched selection of quality products, expert and friendly service, and the fastest delivery. We are powered by our employees, their creativity, their energy, and their commitment to creating exceptional experiences.
We are committed to our employees' comprehensive health and happiness. Our award-winning wellness initiatives and benefits help Stuller to stand out as one of the top employers in Louisiana. Learn more about our benefits by clicking here.
Join our Supply Chain Operations team — manage inventory, procurement, logistics, and more — and help drive efficiency, cost savings, and seamless delivery of quality products. The Procurement team strategically manages our acquisition of goods, services, and raw materials to ensure operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality. We go beyond transactional purchasing to drive value through vendor relationships.
We are seeking a Director of Planning Operations & Inventory Management to build and scale the systems, processes, and team that power our end-to-end planning and inventory strategy. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for transforming how we forecast, plan, and deploy inventory to support rapid growth, improve service levels, and optimize working capital. You will operate at the intersection of Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations, owning the planning ecosystem and driving cross-functional alignment. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys building, and is motivated by delivering measurable business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and evolve the end-to-end planning and inventory strategy, aligning demand, supply, and production to support business growth
- Drive cross-functional alignment across Merchandising, Sales, Operations, and Finance to ensure integrated, executable plans
- Lead demand planning, supply planning, production scheduling, procurement, and inventory management functions
- Translate demand signals and business strategy into actionable plans that balance service levels, capacity, and inventory investment
- Establish best-in-class inventory management practices to optimize in-stock rates while minimizing excess and obsolescence
- Oversee purchase order strategy and execution to ensure inventory flow aligns with forecasted demand
- Build visibility through KPIs and dashboards, driving accountability for service, cost, and inventory performance
- Identify and proactively resolve constraints across supply, materials, and production to ensure continuity and responsiveness
- Lead the evolution of planning systems, tools, and processes, including evaluating and implementing new technologies with clear ROI
- Transform data into actionable insights that inform strategic and operational decision-making
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean or similar methodologies to improve efficiency, service levels, and cost performance
- Partner with leadership to shape inventory investment strategy and balance growth, profitability, and customer experience
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing planning and inventory team
- Create a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
- Provide clear goals, regular feedback, and development opportunities to elevate team performance
- Build strong cross-functional relationships to promote transparency, alignment, and effective execution
Basic Qualifications
- Experience in supply chain, inventory planning, operations, or related fields, with increasing leadership responsibility
- Proven experience leading planning and inventory functions in a complex, fast-paced environment
- Strong track record of improving forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and service levels
- Experience implementing or optimizing planning systems (ERP, demand planning, or advanced planning tools)
- Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and scale high-performing teams
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data into strategic insights and decisions
- Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and manage competing priorities
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence at multiple levels of the organization
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in high-growth or evolving business environments
- Experience leading transformation of planning systems, tools, and processes
- Experience building scalable, integrated planning frameworks that align demand, supply, and financial plans
- Ability to increase visibility and accountability through clear KPIs and performance reporting
- Ability to strengthen cross-functional alignment, improving speed and quality of decision-making
- Ability to act as the primary liaison to internal business partners, translating technical software capabilities into strategic business value
Stuller is the jewelry industry's largest manufacturer, supplier, and technology developer in North America. With a customer base spanning the globe, we serve jewelry professionals through an unmatched selection of quality products, expert and friendly service, and the fastest delivery. We are powered by our employees, their creativity, their energy, and their commitment to creating exceptional experiences.
We are committed to our employees' comprehensive health and happiness. Our award-winning wellness initiatives and benefits help Stuller to stand out as one of the top employers in Louisiana. Learn more about our benefits by clicking here.
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Where Louisiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Director Operational Excellence Job Market in Louisiana
A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Tulane University3
- Kuvare Holdings1
- Lafayette Health Ventures1
- Ochsner Health1
- Stuller1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education5
- Consulting & Professional Services1
- Healthcare & Medical Services1
- Luxury Goods1
- Technology & Software1
What Louisiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director operational excellence jobs across Louisiana.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification required by most employers
- 7 to 10 years of progressive experience leading continuous improvement programs across business units
- Proven ability to design and deploy operating management systems at enterprise scale
- Proficiency with process mapping tools such as Visio, Minitab, or equivalent analytics platforms
- Experience facilitating value stream mapping and kaizen events with cross-functional teams
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related technical discipline required
Director Operational Excellence Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How many director operational excellence jobs are there in Louisiana?
There are 9+ director operational excellence openings in Louisiana on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette. New positions post regularly as employers across Louisiana hire.
How much do director operational excellences make in Louisiana?
Director operational excellences in Louisiana earn a median of about $101,790 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,470 for the lowest 10% to over $219,240 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Louisiana cities have the most director operational excellence jobs?
New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette have the most director operational excellence openings in Louisiana right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire director operational excellences in Louisiana?
Employers hiring director operational excellences in Louisiana include Tulane University, Kuvare Holdings, and Lafayette Health Ventures, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote director operational excellence jobs in Louisiana?
Yes. About 0% of director operational excellence openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Louisiana metros.
How do I apply for director operational excellence jobs in Louisiana?
You can apply to director operational excellence jobs in Louisiana directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Louisiana location, then apply to each one that fits.
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