S&OP Lead, Efficiency and AI

GE Vernova

S&OP, Operational Efficiency & AI Leader driving the S&OP process across Latin America. Leading initiatives for operational efficiency, Lean, and AI for improved performance.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeSão Paulo • 🇧🇷 BrazilSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the deployment, governance, and continuous improvement of the S&OP process across Latin America, ensuring alignment between demand, capacity, operations, portfolio, and financial objectives;
Facilitate executive planning cycles and cross-functional reviews, driving data-driven decision-making and collaboration across Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Product teams;
Establish, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying risks, opportunities, and scenario-based action plans to support business strategy and operational performance;
Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across the region, promoting process simplification, waste elimination, productivity gains, and adoption of operational best practices;
Identify, implement, and scale Artificial Intelligence solutions to enhance operational efficiency, improve project execution, and generate actionable insights through advanced analytics and automation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field;
Proven experience in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), operations, project management, and continuous improvement initiatives;
Strong knowledge of Lean methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S) and operational excellence practices;
Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in planning and business tools such as SAP, P6, Excel, and digital/AI-enabled solutions;
Fluency in English, with demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional collaboration across a regional environment;
Intermediate Spanish is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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Hard Skills & Tools

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)Lean MethodologiesProject ManagementContinuous ImprovementKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)Data AnalysisOperational ExcellenceProcess SimplificationWaste EliminationArtificial Intelligence Solutions

Soft Skills

Stakeholder InfluenceCross-Functional CollaborationData-Driven Decision-MakingFacilitation SkillsCommunication Skills