Process Lead: Demand Planning

Eaton’s Corporate Sector is currently seeking a Process Lead: Demand Planning to join our team. This position can be based at any Eaton facility in the U.S. and is eligible for a hybrid work setup.

Position Overview:

Eaton Corporation is currently seeking a Materials Management Process Lead within our Digital Supply Chain Planning CoE team. The current practice of supply chain management incorporates digital technologies to connect our end-to-end supply chain network and to enhance transparency, agility and decision-making to delight our customers. As part of Eaton’s supply chain digital transformation, we are seeking an experienced contributor to join our Digital Supply Chain Planning CoE team as key Process Lead for Demand Planning – to help drive the deployment of the Kinaxis Rapid Response concurrent planning solution across the Enterprise.

The Process Lead for Demand Planning will have experience in Supply chain management, background in working with demand forecasting tools like Demantra, MRP and ERP systems, excellent problem-solving skills, experience interfacing with users and documenting business processes, and the ability to influence others and foster teamwork.

This role will collaborate with our SIOP teams to drive cross-functional collaboration to allow the SIOP process to synchronize planning across our value chain. This individual will also ensure that policies, procedures, tools, and systems are implemented in a consistent and standardized approach in support of broader business goals, objectives, and key initiatives.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you will:

• Act as the lead subject matter expert for Demand Planning across the enterprise, taking ownership for process design & documentation, working with cross functional stakeholders to build organizational capability to execute the step, and identify opportunities to improve process efficiency, effectiveness and quality of output as measured by agreed KPIs.
• In addition, actively participate in the implementation of our SIOP strategy, and help translate best in class demand planning processes into our enterprise planning platform (Kinaxis Rapid Response), including guidance on statistical forecasting and best-in-class demand planning.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand solution pain points, troubleshoot complex planning issues, standardize wherever possible, and propose long term solutions.
• Act as global Process Lead for the Demand Planning process area, for Kinaxis Rapid Response implementations across Eaton businesses, in alignment with divisional stakeholders
• Work alongside a team of other process leads to form the central governance board, as well as with a team of configuration/integration analysts.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, highly performant and governed in accordance with maximum process standardization across Eaton where applicable
• Develop playbooks and best practice documentation for processes in scope - with on-going review and improvements through agile methodology and learnings through implementations
• Deep knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes from planning to execution & SIOP
• Coordinate with other Process Leads as part of the Global Design Board and act as gatekeeper to ensure standardization of key design decisions in the end-to-end planning process.
• Define and own processes related to Demand Planning for Eaton. Ensures process quality by gradually increasing maturity and governance and leading a robust continuous improvement effort.
• Partner with Materials Management, SIOP, Planning (MRP), Purchasing (Supplier Collaboration), Operations manufacturing, Inventory Management, IT, Master Data Management teams across enterprise
• Expect 10-25% travel (both domestic and international) as determined by the business' needs.
• Provide consultation to leadership in the development of solutions to resolve inconsistencies between demand forecasts and capabilities
• Analyze trends, validate data, and provide feedback to stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement & ability to accurately forecast production output as well as operational and financial outcomes.

Why work at Eaton? We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics from an accredited institution.
• 7 years minimum in Supply Chain (Materials Management, Inventory management, demand planning, supply planning, procurement, SIOP.)
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of a Eaton facility in the U.S. will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future

Preferred qualifications:

• CPIM certification a plus.
• Strong demand planning background, ideally with a mix of business types and planning strategies (made-to-order, projects, made-to-stock.)
• Experienced in statistical forecasting techniques with good level of maturity in the SIOP process,
• Experienced in driving organizations to align on one set of numbers and delivering solid business results, ideally in large and complex matrix environments.
• Deep functional understanding of supply chain processes: procurement, SIOP, Materials Management, demand planning and forecasting, end-to-end planning, production scheduling, capacity analysis, inventory management and scenario analysis.
• Digital skills to help build a supply chain that is collaborative and connected with advanced solving capabilities
• Proven ability in authoring business processes
• Ability to translate high-level business requirements into functional requirements.
• Knowledge with system/data integration experience or experience with API development.
• Experience in implementing advanced planning tools such as KInaxis RapidResponse, SAP APO or IBP, O9 solutions...
• Experience in Project Management, preferably with Agile Methodology or Scrum Framework
• Skilled in qualitative/quantitative data analysis and communicating results to all levels of the organization and using data analysis and metrics to identify and implement improvements.

Position Criteria:

• Critical thinker with strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Process-minded
• Demonstrated ability to identify and evaluate alternative solutions to meet business needs.
• Ability to work in matrix environments, drive change and influence business stakeholders, deploying best in-class planning techniques
• Collaborative skills and ability to work in a virtual work environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Validates user workbooks, acts as gatekeeper on the central governance board for demand planning / SIOP.
• As a Product Owner, validates which requirements will be prioritized during Sprints/testing sequences
• Plays back solution to the bigger user community within Eaton and ensures training and solution consistency
• Acts as gatekeeper for additional requirements and manages improvement pipeline over-time.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $116,250 – $170,500 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and doing what’s best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton has been listed on the NYSE for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $19.6 billion in 2021 and serve customers in more than 170 countries.

Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030.

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Job: Supply Chain / Logistics

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: Corporate Sector

Job Level: Team Leader/Supervisor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes – Hybrid
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time