Division Operations Planning Manager

Parker Hannifin; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking an Operations Planning Manager to oversee the S&OP process, balance inventory with demand, and collaborate with suppliers, BU managers, purchasing, production planning, IT, and others. The role encompasses governance, analytics, and performance across planning execution and reporting.

The position emphasizes leadership of a planning team, driving improvements in forecast accuracy, data integrity, and ERP data management to improve customer delivery and operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; supply chain preferred.
• 5+ years in demand or supply planning with leadership experience.
• Proficiency in S&OP tools like SAP or Logility.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly S&OP reviews with accountable owners.
• Define and implement automated systems to plan and track flow of information.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with sales, finance, and program management.
• Manage ERP data to optimize inventory and on-time delivery.
• Develop and mentor direct reports in planning and analytics.

Skills

Demand planning

Supply planning

People leadership

S&OP software

Forecasting tools

Data analysis

Excel VBA

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Logility

Job description

Position Summary

The Operations Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the operations planning process to ensure optimal inventory levels and alignment with business objectives. This role will work with suppliers, business unit managers, purchasing, production planners, I/T and other appropriate resources to strategically plan and coordinate the flow of materials and information from customers through procurement to delivery. This role has matrix management responsibilities with sales, business units and production planning, shipping, receiving and inventory functions. This role involves analyzing historical sales data, supplier & operations capacity data, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and utilizing forecasting tools to develop accurate demand and supply forecasts. This position will have direct report(s) and will be accountable for establishing standard work, governance, analytics and performance across the S&OP process.

The Operations Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the operations planning process to ensure optimal inventory levels and alignment with business objectives. This role will work with suppliers, business unit managers, purchasing, production planners, I/T and other appropriate resources to strategically plan and coordinate the flow of materials and information from customers through procurement to delivery. This role has matrix management responsibilities with sales, business units and production planning, shipping, receiving and inventory functions. This role involves analyzing historical sales data, supplier & operations capacity data, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and utilizing forecasting tools to develop accurate demand and supply forecasts. This position will have direct report(s) and will be accountable for establishing standard work, governance, analytics and performance across the S&OP process.

General Responsibilities

• Lead monthly S&OP reviews and ensure clear accountability for actions, owners and outcomes
• Accountable for achieving various KPI’s, including sales, customer experience (OTR), inventory and other financial performance metrics
• Define and implement automated systems to plan and track flow of information from sales planning to customer delivery
• Support internal and external audit requirements related to the S&OP process
• People Leadership: Provide professional development for team members.
• Explain and support company policies and procedures. Lead, coach and develop a team of direct reports responsible for demand planning and/or supply planning, analytics and S&OP execution.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration and data-driven decision making

Process Improvement

• Identifying process improvement opportunities, implementing best practices/tools to enhance forecast accuracy and efficiency
• Executive Reporting: Drive executive-level visibility to risks, constraints, trade-offs and required decisions

Cross Functional Leadership

• Influence and align stakeholders across operations, supply chain, sales, finance, quality and program management

Operations & Supply Management

• Lead and manage all operational/capacity planning and inventory planning strategies using quantitative and qualitative methods
• Lead and manage ERP data to drive efficient information and material flow to key stakeholders and improve customer experience
• Establish inventory levels and ensure alignment with demand forecasts to optimize stock availability and minimize excess inventory, including safety stock levels and reorder points
• Develop visibility to constrained capacity across internal operations, suppliers, people, equipment and material availability
• Matrix responsibilities for production planning, manufacturing resource planning and achieving sales performance objectives and 100% on-time customer deliveries
• Matrix responsibilities for personnel involved with the MRP database to achieve and maintain a high degree of data accuracy, integrity, and ownership

Demand Forecasting

• Support customer demand forecasts using quantitative and qualitative methods
• Support analysis of historical sales data, market trends, and seasonal variations to create accurate demand projections
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, program management and customers to consolidate multiple sources of forecast inputs (EDI, portal, Logility, etc.) into a robust and accurate data set for operations planning
• Maintain customer satisfaction while minimizing excess inventory and stockouts
• Matrix responsibilities for providing accurate customer demand forecasts to facilitate operations planning, including equipment capacity, resource planning and supplier capacity planning

Collaborating & Communication

• Liaise with cross-functional teams to align demand planning with production schedules, sales strategies, and marketing initiatives
• Facilitate regular meetings with stakeholders to review forecasts, manufacturing capacity, discuss potential issues, and adjust plans as necessary
• Communicate demand, supply and operations planning metrics and performance to senior management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline is required; preferred in Supply Chain
• 5+ years related experience in Demand or Supply Chain Analyst role with 5+ years of direct people leadership experience

Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities

• Proficiency in S&OP software (e.g., SAP, Logility or similar)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (VBA and Macros) and other data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts
• Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices
• Deep understanding of demand planning, capacity planning, inventory management, scheduling, supply chain execution and/or operational performance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree or MBA
• Experience working in a complex manufacturing, aerospace, inudstrial, or engerered-products environment

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment foster[s] collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantantive Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

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Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.