Manufacturing Planning/S&OP Process Leader, North America

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Town of Texas, Houston (WI, TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planning/S&OP Process Leader to enhance manufacturing operations across North America. This role involves training teams, standardizing processes, and driving improvements in planning and scheduling. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive manufacturing experience and analytical skills to monitor KPIs and ensure effective communication across functions. Join a company committed to quality and innovation, where your contributions will shape the future of operations management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing experience required.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Train and coach Demand and Operations Planners.
• Monitor KPIs and improve S&OP processes.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

ERP Experience

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Project Management

Root Cause Analysis

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Basic Function: Work with 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 organization.

Responsibilities for Planning/S&OP Process Leader include, but are not limited to:

1. Train and coach Demand Planners, Operations Planners, Master Schedule Planners, and Material Planners. Develop organizational competency and contribute to establishing standards and best practices.
2. Provide training and assist in developing standard processes and best practices.
3. Monitor factory execution of standard work, develop dashboards, and track schedule execution, load leveling, and capacity analysis.
4. Participate in factory S&OP meetings to drive standardization and ensure active participation and compliance.
5. Ensure timely and accurate information flow from product review to demand review and operations review. Verify the consistency of all information used in the S&OP processes.
6. Monitor KPIs related to the S&OP process, work with contributors to improve the process, and ensure it aligns with business priorities.
7. Drive ITM initiatives throughout the organization and assist in training RCCM analysis skills.

Requirements

• Minimum of ten years manufacturing experience.
• ERP experience, preferably in the PP module.
• Ability to work cross-functionally within a global value chain.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Above-average Microsoft Excel skills.
• Effective communicator and team player.
• Organized with a sense of urgency when needed.
• Proactive in driving projects and leading teams.
• Employs root cause analysis.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to quality.

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering, with at least 10 years of relevant experience or a combination of education and proven accomplishments.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Hitachi Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities may request accommodations during the application process by completing a general inquiry form on our website, providing contact details and specific accommodation needs.