Senior Director Planning - Chemical

Honeywell; Morris Plains (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Director of Planning to lead optimization strategies and ensure operational efficiency. This pivotal role involves managing a diverse planning team and driving cross-functional collaboration to achieve organizational objectives. You will be at the forefront of enhancing planning processes, maximizing revenue, and minimizing costs while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for leadership and operational excellence, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment focused on sustainability and innovation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in planning or operations management.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing a planning organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning function across multiple locations and optimize operations.
• Develop and implement strategic planning strategies for efficiency.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Collaboration Skills

Change Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Planning Software

Job description

Join a team recognized for leadership, innovation and diversity

THE BUSINESS

Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE: HON) is a global technology and manufacturing company that invents and commercializes solutions to address some of the world's most critical challenges. With a diverse portfolio spanning multiple industries, Honeywell is committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions that improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high-growth businesses. Our broad range of products and services includes aerospace systems, building technologies, performance materials, safety and productivity solutions, and more. We leverage our expertise in software, hardware, and engineering to develop innovative solutions that enhance the quality of life for people around the globe.

With a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity, Honeywell fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We prioritize integrity, ethics, and workplace respect in everything we do. Our behaviors, such as innovating and creating value for customers, embracing transformation, and driving accountability, shape our performance culture and drive our success. As a global company, Honeywell operates in more than 70 countries and serves customers in over 150 countries. We have a strong presence in key industrial end markets and are dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving sustainable growth.

Honeywell Energy & Sustainability Solutions (ESS) is a global technology firm that focuses on enabling the energy evolution and providing sustainable solutions to reduce emissions. ESS offers innovative products and services to customers across various industries, helping them improve their energy efficiency and sustainability practices. With a dedication to addressing the world's critical demand for energy, ESS plays a key role in driving the transition towards a more sustainable and low-carbon future.

Honeywell Advanced Materials is an industry-leading solutions provider within Honeywell, focused on advancing industries worldwide through diverse applications, revolutionary inventions, and pioneering technologies. With deep materials and engineering knowledge, we create solutions that help solve our customers' needs today and in the future. Our expertise spans across various industries, including retail, healthcare and pharma, buildings, manufacturing, and hi-tech. In each of these verticals, we bring cutting-edge materials and engineering knowledge to enable our customers to achieve reductions in energy consumption, carbon emissions, and operational efficiencies.

THE POSITION

As a Senior Director Planning here at Honeywell, you will play a crucial role in strategizing the optimization of planning and ensuring efficient operations. Your responsibilities will include managing a Planning organization including Sr. Managers, Managers, Principals, and Leads. You will ensure the success of planning strategies and make sure operational efficiency is maximized. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills are essential for success in this role.

As the Senior Director of Global Planning, you are responsible for leading activities related to the demand planning, production planning, inventory control, material planning, within one division of the Energy and Sustainability Solutions (ESS) strategic business group. You will be responsible for driving the 5 step S&OP (ESIOP) activities for your business. Planning works cross-functionally to achieve organizational objectives and drive functional excellence and continuous improvement. You are accountable for and lead multiple, highly complex global projects. You will continuously improve planning processes to drive better business results, build a world-class workforce that creates competitive advantage by hiring the right people, developing, coaching, and retaining top talent, and ensure the SIOP/S&OP/IBP processes are delivering at world-class levels to maximize revenue, reduce costs & inventory, and achieve top tier delivery performance for our customers. You are responsible for all end-to-end planning activities including Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Materials and Inventory Management as well as regional fulfillment activities.

You will report directly to our Sr Director Planning Leader and you'll work out of our Morris Plains, NJ office on a hybrid work schedule. In this role, you will impact the career development of your direct reports and the business operations at Honeywell. By effectively managing planning processes, optimizing operations, and cost management, you will improve customer satisfaction, minimize costs, and drive operational excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and guide the planning function across multiple locations
• Develop, implement, and ensure the success of strategic planning strategies
• Analyze demand patterns and forecast future planning requirements
• Optimize operations to maximize efficiency and minimize costs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance planning
• Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to the planning team
• Monitor industry trends and implement best practices in planning
• Prepare and present planning reports to senior management
• Lead team to meet or exceed key metrics, including business KPIs and supply chain metrics
• Develop and optimize planning processes
• Be a thought leader and sponsor for the implementation of new planning tools & capabilities
• Facilitate the 5 step S&OP/IBP process for your business segment
• Improve Honeywell Accelerator maturity across all segments of your business
• Monitor demand, supply, and material requirement plans
• Ensure delivery of inventory targets, PFEP, and reduction of aged inventory
• Develop capability of your team
• Streamline work through digital transformation

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of experience in planning or operations management
• 8+ years of proven leadership skills with experience managing a planning organization
• Proven S&OP experience leading Supply Chain organizations to deliver delivery, cost, and inventory performance
• Global end to end planning for Supply, Demand, Production

PREFERRED

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Experience planning for Chemical and Continuous flow manufacturing
• Experience in broad managerial role leading multiple functions
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills
• Proven results delivering innovative solutions to complex organizational problems
• Extensive influencing and collaboration skills with commercial business leaders
• Expertise on leading / driving change, and mentoring teams & peers
• Extensive experience in S&OP, Demand Planning, Supply Planning and Inventory Management and Materials Management
• Passion for driving continuous improvement/lean six sigma
• Passion for developing and coaching teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in using planning software and tools
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to drive change and implement process improvements
• Experience in demand forecasting and operational optimization
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making abilities
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities
• Continuous learning mindset and eagerness to stay updated with industry trends