Global Planning & Operations Excellence Lead

VAT Vakuumventile AG; Lavamünd; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

VAT Vakuumventile AG in Austria seeks an Operations Processes Manager to drive global planning standardization, optimize planning processes, and govern planning activities across the value chain with a data-driven approach.

You will lead cross-functional governance, collaborate with IT on Dynamics 365 enhancements, and advance ATP/CTP capabilities to improve order confirmations and supply chain resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Excellent English communication skills; German language skills are advantageous.
• Proven experience in process management, business transformation, or business excellence.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end business processes and ERP environments.
• Experience leading global process standardization and governance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define, standardize, harmonize, and deploy global planning process standards across functions.
• Lead cross-functional governance structures and appoint Process Owners/Stewards.
• Drive process adoption and capability development aligned with business objectives.
• Redesign and enhance Order Confirmation Engine in Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations to base commitments on material/capacity.
• Develop ATP and CTP capabilities within the planning ecosystem.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to translate planning requirements into system enhancements.
• Coordinate system releases, testing, and deployment readiness with IT and business teams.
• Govern documentation and continuous improvement of the Target Operating Model (TOM).
• Define KPIs and establish standardized performance reporting across locations.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

ERP systems understanding

Dynamics 365 proficiency

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Process governance

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT or Business

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Job description

VAT Vakuumventile AG in Austria seeks an Operations Processes Manager to drive global planning standardization, optimize planning processes, and govern planning activities across the value chain with a data-driven approach.

You will lead cross-functional governance, collaborate with IT on Dynamics 365 enhancements, and advance ATP/CTP capabilities to improve order confirmations and supply chain resilience.