Manufacturing Planning/S&OP Process Leader, North America

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planning/S&OP Process Leader to enhance planning and scheduling across North America. This role involves training and coaching demand planners, monitoring standard work execution, and driving standardization in Sales and Operations Planning. The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing background and excel in cross-functional collaboration, ensuring timely and accurate information flow throughout the organization. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about improving processes, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing experience with a strong focus on planning and scheduling.
• Bachelor's degree required; ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train and coach planners to enhance organizational competency.
• Monitor standard work execution and develop dashboards for analysis.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

ERP Experience (PP Module)

Cross-functional Collaboration

Independent Analysis

Microsoft Excel Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Project Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

Description

Basic Function: Work with the transformer factories across North America to manage and improve their planning and scheduling processes. Drive Training and Standardization in Sales and Operations planning, Master Planning, and detailed scheduling processes throughout the Hub organization.

Typical duties/responsibilities for Planning/S&OP Process Leader may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Tasks

1. Trains and coaches Demand Planners, Operations Planners, Master Schedule Planner and Material planner. Develops the overall competency of the organization. Contribute to group or division initiatives establishing standards and best practices.
2. Provide training as needed and assist in the development of standard process and best practices.
3. Monitor standard work execution of the factories. Develop and monitor dashboards, tracking schedule execution, load leveling, and capacity analysis.
4. Participate in factory S&OP meetings, helping to drive standardization and helping all contributors to comply with the requirements and actively participate.
5. Ensure information is collected timely and accurately. Arrange a good flow of information from the product review to demand review, to operations review. Check the consistency of all pieces of information used during the S&OP Processes.
6. Monitor KPIs related to the engagement and outcome of the S&OP Process. Work with all the contributors on improving the process, and make sure it is serving the priorities of the business.
7. Drive ITM throughout the organization. Assist in the training and development of strong RCCM analysis.

Requirements

1. Ten years manufacturing experience
2. Preferred ERP experience in PP module
3. Ability to work cross-functionally within a global value chain
4. Independent analysis/decision-making capabilities
5. Above average Microsoft excel skills
6. Strong communicator and teamwork oriented
7. Organized and exhibits a sense of urgency when necessary
8. Takes initiative to drive projects and lead others
9. Employs root cause analysis approach
10. Strong sense of customer focus and quality

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in business or Engineering, minimum of 10 years of experience in similar role, or alternatively, a special combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated accomplishments.