Director - Digital Manufacturing ERP

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K match

PTO and holidays

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied is seeking a Director, Digital Manufacturing ERP to lead the ERP transformation for CTO/ETO manufacturing. This role shapes strategy, mentors analysts, and partners with Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, and Digital teams to deliver integrated ERP solutions across Oracle and SAP platforms.

The position is hybrid in Faribault, MN, with emphasis on driving automation, data transparency, and enterprise-wide adoption of new capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, SCM, Business or related field.
• 10+ years in a digital leadership role, with ERP implementations.
• Proven experience managing business analysts and delivering ERP transformations (Oracle and/or SAP).
• Extensive functional supply chain or manufacturing knowledge of ERP systems and analytics.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in a Digital IT organization and cross-functional digital initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the digital manufacturing strategy aligned with transformation goals.
• Lead and mentor business analysts delivering solutions meeting business needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate processes with enterprise platforms.
• Oversee deployment and optimization of ERP technologies (Oracle, SAP/B1, SAP S4/HANA).
• Define project scope, timeline, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Develop and manage a detailed roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Drive automation, digitization, and integration across manufacturing workflows.
• Champion innovation and user-centric design; support change management.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Digital transformation

Project governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering/ SCM/ Business

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Oracle

SAP

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

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 endeavour!

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

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• 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

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $142,600 - $250,900 (+ 30%) bonus in MN. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!