Director Global Operations Planning

The Director, Global Operations Planning leads our enterprise Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and global inventory strategy to ensure we profitably meet demand, improve service levels, and optimize working capital. This role is also the business owner for the Global Operational Excellence (OpX) program—setting standards, auditing performance, and accelerating continuous improvement across plants and world areas. This role will partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Digital/Automation teams to translate strategy into an executable plan, govern performance, and course correct with data driven rigor. 

Relocation assistance available for selected non-local candidate. 

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

 S&OP leadership:

• Own the global S&OP calendar and cadence (pre‑S&OP, WA S&OP, executive S&OP) to align demand, supply, and financial plans over 3–18+ months; drive scenario planning and executive trade‑off decisions. 
• Standardize and continuously improve the S&OP process (inputs/outputs, roles, data models, operating mechanisms) and ensure cross‑functional participants come prepared with reconciled views and risks/opportunities. 
• Translate S&OP outcomes into operations plans (capacity, material strategies, lead‑time targets, expedites/allocations) and hold owners accountable for execution. 
• Govern performance via S&OP KPIs (RDSL/PDSL service levels, late backlog, enterprise lead times, quality/CoQ linkages) and drive corrective actions with WA/site leaders

Operational Excellence (OpX) program ownership:

• Own the Global OpX framework and annual audit program across Safety & Sustainability, Quality, Manufacturing Efficiency, Trade Compliance, Procurement, and Planning & Materials; evolve standards, scoring, and governance. 
• Plan, staff, and execute plant audits; publish findings & OFIs, and track closure to improve speed, delivery/lead time, service, efficiency, and asset management.
• Showcase and scale best practices (e.g., automation, digital operations, perfect execution) and recognize top‑performing sites through the OpX awards process.

Global inventory strategy & execution:

• Own the global inventory policy and guardrails (e.g., ABC classification, safety‑stock methodologies, deviation controls/IDRs) and ensure consistent application across sites.
• Set targets and optimize working capital (ITO, RAW/WIP/FG DOH) by plant and world area; run focused reductions on slow‑moving/excess while protecting service. Prepare Profit Review inventory plan.
• Optimize material planning best practices.   Develop key strategies to improve the efficiency of planning material and spread best practices around the globe.
• Institutionalize parameter management (lead times, reorder quantities, time fences, ATP attributes) and close exceptions picked up by analytics and buyer reviews.
• Run global inventory reviews with WA Operations/Finance (bridges, headwinds/tailwinds, POR linkages) and cascade actions to site materials teams. 

Digital, analytics & tools enablement:

• Partner with Digital/Automation, Factory Systems, and BI teams to ensure planning data, dashboards, and exception workflows (e.g., Power BI planning home, safety‑stock dashboards) are accurate, consumable, and action‑oriented.
• Advance “intelligent execution” by reducing manual work, embedding automation in planning/administrative processes, and improving planning master data quality. 

Leadership, governance & change:

• Lead and develop a global team (direct and dotted‑line) across time zones; build planning and materials capabilities through role clarity, coaching, and training. 
• Run executive reporting and forums (e.g., Profit Reviews, Global Ops reviews) to communicate risks, recommendations, and decision requests crisply.  Lead Profit Review Global Operations planning.
• Champion cross‑functional alignment with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Finance; escalate structural constraints and drive resolution paths through S&OP and OpX governance.
• Act and work as a member of the executive Global Operational management.
   

Who You Are:

You are the first to spot possible future policies, practices, and trends in the organization, with the competition, and in the marketplace. You create and implement plans that allocate resources precisely. You are capable to be visionary and able to articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods. You anticipate customer needs and provide services that are beyond customer expectations.
 

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Science, Business administration or equivalent
• Experience preferred in all areas below, but at least one is required:
  •    3+ years’ experience in a senior Operational role
  •    3+ years’ experience in Lean or Quality management function with WA or global scope
  •    Global, strategic, business planning experience with global scope on BU or platform levels
• High level of energy and dedication
• Ability to motivate and energize the team for operational excellence and quality improvement through strong interpersonal, coaching, influencing and leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and one more global language is advantage
• Excellent interpersonal skills must have the ability to work with people from different backgrounds and culture
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a global matrix organization
• Willing to travel approx. 30% of work time
   

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

WHY EMERSON 

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON 

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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