Planning Systems Manager

Planning Systems Manager

Location - United States (Portland preferred but not required)
Work Arrangement - Remote if not located in Portland, OR

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact
You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do

• Project Leadership: Lead and manage key Kinaxis transformation projects, including quick wins and sub-projects, to drive strategic planning capabilities and promote collaboration across demand, inventory, and supply planning processes.

• System Ownership: Own end-to-end Kinaxis system performance, ensuring stability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement aligned with multi-year roadmaps developed collaboratively with technical teams.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with ESCO stakeholders and cross-functional teams to align on project goals, advocate initiatives, and deliver change management strategies that ensure sustainable transformational change globally.

• Team Development: Coach and develop a highly technical team, fostering accountability, resilience, and adaptability to maintain system continuity and support supply chain planning effectiveness.

• Change Management: Oversee and implement effective change management efforts across user groups to ensure adoption and success of Kinaxis-enabled processes.

• Communication & Reporting: Present project updates and system performance insights effectively to upper management, including C-level leadership, maintaining clear project tracking and execution cadence.

• Travel Requirements: Minimal travel expected, primarily related to S/4 design phase; role supports global time zones with potential early morning or evening engagements.

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What you’ll bring

Must-haves:

• Minimum of 4 years Kinaxis hands-on experience with strong technical capability in planning systems.

• Bachelor's Degree required.

• Broad knowledge of supply chain planning including demand, inventory, supply, and SIOP processes.

• Proven ability to lead complex projects and manage change in a global, cross-functional environment.

• Strong communication skills with experience presenting to senior and executive leadership.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience with Oracle and/or SAP ERP integration.

• Prior people management or team leadership experience.

• Background in digital supply chain transformation initiatives.

• Industry experience in supply chain planning systems environments.

Why join Weir?
We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.
We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.
We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits
• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Paid family leave

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
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