Director - Digital Manufacturing ERP

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; Faribault (MN); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas Inc. in Faribault, MN seeks a Director, Digital Manufacturing ERP to lead the digital manufacturing ERP transformation, partnering with IT and business teams to drive innovation and efficiency in manufacturing operations.

You will guide a team of business analysts, define roadmaps, and oversee ERP deployments across Oracle and SAP ecosystems, including a transition from Oracle R12 to SAP S/4HANA, while ensuring measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in IT, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Admin, or related field.
• 10+ years in a Digital leadership role, with a focus on ERP implementations.
• Proven experience managing business analysts and delivering digital solutions in global manufacturing with Oracle and/or SAP.
• Extensive functional supply chain or manufacturing knowledge, ERP systems and analytics.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working within a Digital (IT) organization and driving cross-functional digital initiatives.
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the digital manufacturing strategy aligned with transformation goals.
• Lead and mentor business analysts delivering digital solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align processes with enterprise platforms.
• Oversee deployment and optimization of manufacturing ERP technologies (Oracle, SAP).
• Define project scope, timeline, and deliverables with senior leadership.
• Develop and manage a detailed roadmap for digital manufacturing ERP initiatives.
• Drive automation, digitization, and integration across manufacturing workflows.
• Champion innovation and change management for digital adoption.
• Be a key leader to support the transition from Oracle R12 to SAP S/4HANA.

Skills

Digital leadership

ERP implementations

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Oracle & SAP familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP S/4HANA

SAP B1

Job description

Location

Faribault, MN – Hybrid

What you will do:

• Define and execute the digital manufacturing strategy aligned with Daikin's transformation goals and product-centric operating model
• Lead and mentor business analysts in developing and delivering solutions that meet business needs and drive measurable outcomes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Digital) to ensure manufacturing processes and deliverables are integrated and aligned with enterprise platforms
• Oversee the deployment and optimization of manufacturing ERP technologies including: ERP systems (Oracle, SAP B1, SAP S4/HANA) for Manufacturing Analytics platforms for actionable insights and decision support
• Collaborate with senior leadership, business stakeholders, and consulting partners to define project scope, timeline, and deliverables
• Develop and manage a detailed roadmap, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives
• Drive automation, digitization, and integration across manufacturing workflows and ERP interfaces
• Enhance business stakeholder collaboration and communication through digital platforms and data transparency
• Implement tools and processes that support manufacturing innovation, performance tracking, and risk mitigation
• Champion a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and user-centric design
• Drive change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of digital solutions across the enterprise
• Be a key leader on the digital team to support the transitioning from Oracle R12 to SAP S/4HANA

What's in it for you:

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more

The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth

The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience in Information Technology, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
• 10+ years in a Digital leadership role, with a focus on ERP implementations
• Proven experience managing business analysts and delivering digital solutions in a global manufacturing or industrial environment working with large-scale ERP systems and transformations, specifically Oracle and/or SAP
• Extensive Functional supply chain or manufacturing knowledge, ERP systems and analytics platforms
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience working within a Digital (IT) organization and driving cross-functional digital initiatives
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree Information Technology, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
• In-depth knowledge of Oracle EBS R12 and/or SAP S/4HANA, with a strong focus on Supply Chain and Manufacturing modules
• Familiarity with Configure-to-Order (CTO) and Engineer-to-Order (ETO) processes
• Understanding of Fit-Gap analysis, process mapping, and best practices in ERP design
• Experience developing and executing change management strategies
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas to technical and nontechnical audiences

Benefits:

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
• Short term and long term disability
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
• Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $142,600 - $250,900 (+ 30%) bonus in MN.

Employment Conditions

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Company Stories

Join the world's largest HVAC company! Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company Daikin Applied is seeking a talented Director, Digital Manufacturing ERP. The Director, Digital Manufacturing ERP will play a critical role to lead the digital manufacturing ERP transformation within the Digital (IT) organization, driving innovation, agility, and efficiency across manufacturing ERP areas. This position is a cornerstone of the company’s digital transformation strategy, tasked with driving efficiency, collaboration, and innovation across Configure-to-Order (CTO) and Engineer-to-Order (ETO) processes. This leader will manage a team of business analysts that cover order management, materials management, inventory, work in process and warehouse management. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges. That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong -- and be able to make your mark. Over the past several years, we’ve proudly welcomed several organizations into our family, each bringing unique strengths, deep expertise, and talented teams. As we continue to grow, these partners play a vital role in expanding our capabilities and shaping the future of our organization. Whichever Daikin Applied company you join, you’ll be part of a unified, supportive environment where you can make an impact and grow your career.