Global Sales & Operations Planning Leader

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Logistics Management

In short

ABB is seeking a remote Global Sales & Operations Planning Leader to drive their Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) processes to the next level. This role focuses on connecting demand and supply planning, improving global capacity, and enhancing fulfillment metrics within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in S&OP, advanced planning tools like Anaplan and SAP, and strong leadership and change management skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate unit-specific and cross-unit projects to improve planning and fulfillment metrics (On-Time Delivery, Inventory Turns, Lead Time, Plan Accuracy).
Design and implement the S&OP process from an operations perspective (supply planning and reconciliation).
Manage stakeholders and define roles/responsibilities within the S&OP process.
Govern the monthly Global Business Supply Planning drumbeat, related KPIs, and reporting.
Develop the S&OE process and connect it with the S&OP process.
Facilitate the Supply Planning drumbeat, reviews, and approvals to improve demand-supply balance.
Identify and propose projects to advance the internal planning process using SAP MM, SAP PP, and an advanced planning tool.
Perform analyses on S&OP and S&OE metrics, identify root causes for non-performance, and drive improvement initiatives.
Act as a subject matter expert for S&OP and S&OE, establish best practices, and conduct cross-unit assessments and benchmarking.
Build competencies by training and coaching the Planning & Fulfillment community.
Facilitate fit-gap analyses of IBP-related IS tools and support the deployment of standard IS solutions for Planning & Fulfillment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of experience in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand planning, supply planning, production planning, or integrated business planning within a manufacturing environment.
Advanced experience with Anaplan and other advanced forecasting/planning platforms and tools (SAP APO or others).
Proven experience supporting multiple manufacturing sites and balancing demand across a global manufacturing footprint.
Proven track record of improving Planning & Fulfillment, especially in S&OP implementation and improvement.
Strong expertise in Planning and Disposition, Sales & Operations Planning and Execution domains.
Key skills and execution experience in Supply Planning.
Advanced knowledge of SAP (MM, PP, and WM modules).
Experience in the application of Project Management and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
Strong leadership capabilities across team boundaries and with limited formal authority.
Customer-focused and action-oriented, with a systematic and structured approach.
Cultural awareness and ability to work within a global organization.
Strong communication skills in English, along with solid consulting and facilitation skills.

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree preferred and 10+ years of S&OP, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), or Global Supply Chain Planning experience.
Experience leading S&OP processes across a global manufacturing network.
Experience supporting facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Benefits

Eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.
Health, Life & Disability coverage (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, STD, LTD).
Voluntary benefits (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance).
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks.
Employee Assistance Program.
Health Advocate support resources.
Employee discount program.
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions.
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
11 paid holidays.
Permissive time away policy for vacation.

Skills

SAP MMSAP PPSAP APOAnaplanLeanSix Sigma

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About ABB

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Company

ABB

Job Posted

3 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

Remote

Salary

US$119,000–190,400 / year

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

United States of America

Qualification

Bachelor

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