Arcwood Environmental
Director, Integrated Business Planning
Arcwood Environmental, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
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Arcwood Environmental . Location: Corporate Office – Indianapolis, Indiana. About Us: At Arcwood Environmental, we are pioneers in industrial waste management, committed to creating a cleaner, safer world. Since our inception during the environmental movement of the 1970s, we have been at the forefront of solving complex environmental challenges. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with a dedicated team of 2,000+ employees across the United States, we provide innovative and compliant solutions to thousands of clients in diverse industries. Why Arcwood? Impactful Work: Be part of a team that makes a real difference. Our services range from hazardous waste management and emergency response to onsite support and technical solutions; we solve our customers’ waste challenges and do not generate waste ourselves. Growth Opportunities: We value contributions beyond job titles and encourage continuous learning and growth. Safety First: Health and safety are top priorities. We foster a culture where everyone acts safely and colleagues’ well-being is protected. Our mantra is Safe and Compliant - Always. Collaborative Environment: A supportive and dynamic team where ideas and efforts are recognized and rewarded. Our Commitment: We foster an inclusive and innovative workplace where every employee can thrive. You will have the freedom to contribute your expertise wherever needed to support our mission to protect the environment. Our Vision: To be the most trusted partner in the environmental services industry by delivering agile, sustainable, and innovative solutions while nurturing top talent and creating lasting value for customers, shareholders, communities, and the planet. Our Ownership: Arcwood Environmental is backed by the EQT Infrastructure VI fund, enhancing our capabilities and expanding our reach. EQT is a global investment firm managing substantial assets and supporting leading companies across regions to foster sustainable growth and operational excellence. Responsibilities
Lead the enterprise-wide Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, integrating demand planning, supply chain management, financial forecasting, and operational execution to drive strategic alignment. Facilitate monthly IBP review meetings with cross-functional leadership, balancing demand, supply, and financial trade-offs to optimize performance. Develop and maintain forecasting models, dashboards, and scenario-based planning tools to enhance decision-making and resilience. Establish and track IBP performance metrics, continuously refining processes to improve forecast accuracy and operational efficiency. Leverage digital tools and advanced analytics to enhance IBP processes, incorporating market conditions, customer demand, inventory levels, and planned outages. Market Intelligence & Demand Forecasting Monitor industry trends, customer behaviors, regulatory shifts, and competitor activity to inform planning assumptions and strategic decisions. Collaborate with Commercial and Strategy teams to assess market developments and their impact on volume, service mix, pricing, and profitability. Develop and refine statistical models to optimize inventory management, mitigate disruptions, and maintain high customer service levels. Analyze forecast accuracy, identifying trends and variances to enhance predictive capabilities. Maintain and update rolling 18-month forecasts and ensure timely data updates to support long-term planning. Demand & Capacity Planning Develop short- and long-range forecasts balancing customer demand with operational capacity and financial targets. Identify variances and align production, routing, and staffing to optimize service delivery and asset utilization. Proactively manage risks to profitability, scalability, and efficiency through early detection of imbalances. Communicate significant forecast or capacity changes to Scheduling and Operations for proactive adjustments. Coordinate information flow to internal teams and suppliers, ensuring a seamless solution for customers. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Executive Engagement Partner with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Strategy to ensure end-to-end alignment of demand signals and budget assumptions. Serve as a liaison between field operations and executive leadership to reflect operational realities in planning assumptions. Prepare and present business plan summaries to senior management with actionable insights for strategic decisions. Contribute to capital investment planning, pricing strategies, and growth modeling to enhance profitability and scalability. Collaborate with the COO on supply and capacity planning, CCO on demand planning, and CFO on revenue forecasting. Network Optimization, Cost & Mix Management Manage waste allocation across the network to balance cost and customer reliability. Lead network optimization processes to reduce costs and improve service efficiency. Set parameters for third-party disposal agreements and partner with Procurement on negotiations. Develop capacity simulation models for growth, pricing opportunities, and bottleneck resolution. Provide constraint-capacity data to Pricing and Engineering teams to improve profitability and mix optimization. Analytics & Continuous Improvement Lead the development of KPIs and dashboards to measure IBP effectiveness and alignment. Support executive decision-making through scenario modeling and capacity planning tools. Identify planning gaps and suggest continuous improvement strategies to boost efficiency and impact. Drive mix enrichment strategies to maximize EBITDA growth and overall profitability. Education
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or logistics (required) Master’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain management, finance or related field (preferred) Experience
10+ years of experience in Integrated Business Planning (IBP), supply chain, or business operations with exposure to waste, logistics, or industrial services (required) Proven success leading enterprise-wide IBP processes with financial accountability and executive-level influence (required) Experience leading and facilitating executive IBP meetings (required) Benefits, Compensation, & Workforce Diversity
Arcwood offers competitive pay and bonus incentives. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending or health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, 401(k) with company match, and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans & Disabilities. A post-offer drug screen and background check will be required.
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Join to apply for the
Director, Integrated Business Planning
role at
Arcwood Environmental . Location: Corporate Office – Indianapolis, Indiana. About Us: At Arcwood Environmental, we are pioneers in industrial waste management, committed to creating a cleaner, safer world. Since our inception during the environmental movement of the 1970s, we have been at the forefront of solving complex environmental challenges. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with a dedicated team of 2,000+ employees across the United States, we provide innovative and compliant solutions to thousands of clients in diverse industries. Why Arcwood? Impactful Work: Be part of a team that makes a real difference. Our services range from hazardous waste management and emergency response to onsite support and technical solutions; we solve our customers’ waste challenges and do not generate waste ourselves. Growth Opportunities: We value contributions beyond job titles and encourage continuous learning and growth. Safety First: Health and safety are top priorities. We foster a culture where everyone acts safely and colleagues’ well-being is protected. Our mantra is Safe and Compliant - Always. Collaborative Environment: A supportive and dynamic team where ideas and efforts are recognized and rewarded. Our Commitment: We foster an inclusive and innovative workplace where every employee can thrive. You will have the freedom to contribute your expertise wherever needed to support our mission to protect the environment. Our Vision: To be the most trusted partner in the environmental services industry by delivering agile, sustainable, and innovative solutions while nurturing top talent and creating lasting value for customers, shareholders, communities, and the planet. Our Ownership: Arcwood Environmental is backed by the EQT Infrastructure VI fund, enhancing our capabilities and expanding our reach. EQT is a global investment firm managing substantial assets and supporting leading companies across regions to foster sustainable growth and operational excellence. Responsibilities
Lead the enterprise-wide Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, integrating demand planning, supply chain management, financial forecasting, and operational execution to drive strategic alignment. Facilitate monthly IBP review meetings with cross-functional leadership, balancing demand, supply, and financial trade-offs to optimize performance. Develop and maintain forecasting models, dashboards, and scenario-based planning tools to enhance decision-making and resilience. Establish and track IBP performance metrics, continuously refining processes to improve forecast accuracy and operational efficiency. Leverage digital tools and advanced analytics to enhance IBP processes, incorporating market conditions, customer demand, inventory levels, and planned outages. Market Intelligence & Demand Forecasting Monitor industry trends, customer behaviors, regulatory shifts, and competitor activity to inform planning assumptions and strategic decisions. Collaborate with Commercial and Strategy teams to assess market developments and their impact on volume, service mix, pricing, and profitability. Develop and refine statistical models to optimize inventory management, mitigate disruptions, and maintain high customer service levels. Analyze forecast accuracy, identifying trends and variances to enhance predictive capabilities. Maintain and update rolling 18-month forecasts and ensure timely data updates to support long-term planning. Demand & Capacity Planning Develop short- and long-range forecasts balancing customer demand with operational capacity and financial targets. Identify variances and align production, routing, and staffing to optimize service delivery and asset utilization. Proactively manage risks to profitability, scalability, and efficiency through early detection of imbalances. Communicate significant forecast or capacity changes to Scheduling and Operations for proactive adjustments. Coordinate information flow to internal teams and suppliers, ensuring a seamless solution for customers. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Executive Engagement Partner with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Strategy to ensure end-to-end alignment of demand signals and budget assumptions. Serve as a liaison between field operations and executive leadership to reflect operational realities in planning assumptions. Prepare and present business plan summaries to senior management with actionable insights for strategic decisions. Contribute to capital investment planning, pricing strategies, and growth modeling to enhance profitability and scalability. Collaborate with the COO on supply and capacity planning, CCO on demand planning, and CFO on revenue forecasting. Network Optimization, Cost & Mix Management Manage waste allocation across the network to balance cost and customer reliability. Lead network optimization processes to reduce costs and improve service efficiency. Set parameters for third-party disposal agreements and partner with Procurement on negotiations. Develop capacity simulation models for growth, pricing opportunities, and bottleneck resolution. Provide constraint-capacity data to Pricing and Engineering teams to improve profitability and mix optimization. Analytics & Continuous Improvement Lead the development of KPIs and dashboards to measure IBP effectiveness and alignment. Support executive decision-making through scenario modeling and capacity planning tools. Identify planning gaps and suggest continuous improvement strategies to boost efficiency and impact. Drive mix enrichment strategies to maximize EBITDA growth and overall profitability. Education
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or logistics (required) Master’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain management, finance or related field (preferred) Experience
10+ years of experience in Integrated Business Planning (IBP), supply chain, or business operations with exposure to waste, logistics, or industrial services (required) Proven success leading enterprise-wide IBP processes with financial accountability and executive-level influence (required) Experience leading and facilitating executive IBP meetings (required) Benefits, Compensation, & Workforce Diversity
Arcwood offers competitive pay and bonus incentives. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending or health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, 401(k) with company match, and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans & Disabilities. A post-offer drug screen and background check will be required.
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