Emerson

Director, Global Operations Planning

Emerson

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Marshalltown • Iowa • United States

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Lead

About the role

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Own the global inventory policy and guardrails (e.g., ABC classification, safety‑stock methodologies, deviation controls/IDRs) and ensure consistent application across sites.
  • Optimize material planning best practices. Develop key strategies to improve the efficiency of planning material and spread best practices around the globe.
  • 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.
  • Lead and develop a global team (direct and dotted‑line) across time zones; build planning and materials capabilities through role clarity, coaching, and training.

Requirements

  • Undergraduate Degree in Engineering, Science, Business administration or equivalent
  • 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
Benefits
  • 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
S&OPscenario planningcapacity planningmaterial strategieslead-time targetsS&OP KPIsinventory policyLean managementQuality managementplant audits
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachinginterpersonal skillscommunication skillsmotivational skillsinfluencing skillsteam buildingdedicationenergycross-cultural collaboration