Manufacturing Planning/S&OP Process Leader, North America

Davita Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Planning & S&OP Process Leader to enhance planning and scheduling across its North American factories. The role involves training and developing planners, improving processes, and ensuring compliance within the S&OP framework, aimed at optimizing factory operations and driving team success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience required.
• Preferred experience with ERP PP module.
• Ability to work within a global value chain.

Responsibilities

• Train and coach various planners in S&OP processes.
• Develop and implement standard processes and best practices.
• Monitor KPIs and work on improving the S&OP process.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Decision-making

Communication

Teamwork

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you ready to drive innovation and excellence in planning and scheduling processes? Hitachi Energy is seeking a Planning & S&OP Process Leader to work with our transformer factories across North America. In this role, you'll manage and improve planning and scheduling processes, driving training and standardization in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Master Planning, and detailed scheduling. You'll have the opportunity to develop the overall competency of the organization, contribute to group initiatives, and ensure the smooth execution of factory operations. If you're passionate about optimizing processes and leading teams towards success, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

How You'll Make an Impact

• Train and coach Demand Planners, Operations Planners, Master Schedule Planners, and Material Planners.

• Develop and implement standard processes and best practices.

• Monitor standard work execution and develop dashboards for tracking.

• Participate in factory S&OP meetings to drive standardization and compliance.

• Ensure timely and accurate information flow during S&OP processes.

• Monitor KPIs and work on improving the S&OP process.

• Drive ITM throughout the organization and assist in RCCM analysis training.

• Provide training and support for process improvements.

Your Background

• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience.

• Preferred ERP experience in PP module.

• Ability to work cross-functionally within a global value chain.

• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering, or equivalent experience.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. We offer opportunities for professional growth and development, encouraging our employees to take initiative and drive change. Join us and be part of a collaborative team dedicated to shaping the future of power equipment manufacturing!

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