Director of Planning

Job overview

The Director of Planning role is onsite in Houston, TX. Compensation is not specified. Verdant Specialty Solutions is a global specialty chemicals manufacturer with operations in the United States and Europe. The director leads enterprise planning, profitability forecasting, and long-range strategic planning. Working with the CEO, executive leadership, and cross-functional teams, the role provides financial insight to guide strategic decisions and improve business performance.

What you'll do

• Lead monthly forecasting, the annual operating plan, and long-range planning
• own the consolidated profitability forecast
• translate business assumptions into financial forecasts
• lead performance reviews, forecast meetings, KPI governance, and action tracking
• prepare executive and board reporting
• analyze performance, risks, and opportunities
• support strategic initiatives and business cases
• improve planning processes and reporting.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of planning

houston tx

verdant specialty solutions

enterprise planning

financial planning

profitability forecasting

annual operating plan

long-range planning

executive reporting

cross-functional leadership

specialty chemicals

korean/english bilingual

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Partners directly with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team and collaborates across Finance, Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Product Management, Procurement, and Controlling. Korean/English bilingual ability is listed among qualifications.

About the employer

Verdant Specialty Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing. Sector: 32.