Otis Elevator Co.

Senior Manager, Materials Planning and Purchasing

Otis Elevator Co.

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $136,800 - $175,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Align customer goals and KPIs with their needs consistently.
  • Develop a world-class regional strategy for materials planning and buying, including processes, knowledge, and technology.
  • Manage Baxter Planning and their software (Prophet) to ensure planning services meet required KPIs and maintain expertise in Prophet and forecasting.
  • Set parameters for Prophet input that align with strategic goals, manage exceptions, and achieve inventory reduction targets while ensuring top-tier delivery service levels.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally and lead SIOP meetings to ensure accurate parts availability and placement every time.
  • Manage a team of 7 buyers from a third part company GenPact.
  • Monitor KPIs to ensure they’re being hit and strategically evaluate at least annually any changes needed to the KPIs.
  • Provide training as needed.
  • Ensure all lead times are updated in the ERP so our customers have visibility and accurate information.
  • Ensure all orders are placed based on the recommendations from Prophet.
  • Ensure 3rd party is following up on all suppliers lead time, non-delivery, and other issues.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally on inventory reconciliation and supplier PO issues; serve as an expert on supplier and parts inquiries and status.
  • Build a strong team with successors to focus on strategy and transformation alongside daily tasks.
  • Partner on SIOP and other Part Value Stream transformation initiatives.
  • Work with Supplier Quality to ensure the Supplier Performance scorecard meets needs and is fully utilized.
  • Adjust existing resources to meet customer commitments, while owning supplier performance and collaborating with the commodity management team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or engineering; Master’s in forecasting/planning preferred.
  • 5+ years leading teams including forecasting, planning, buyer teams or commodity management.
  • 5+ years in forecasting, planning, and supply chain required.
  • 2+ years in aftermarket service parts planning essential.
  • Experience with elevators or escalators is preferred.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems like SDC, JDE, and older systems.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Forms, and Teams.
  • Expertise in supplier negotiations.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and elevator/escalator specifications is a plus.
  • Capable of collaborating with cross-functional groups such as Field Operations, Sales, Engineering, and Supplier Quality to achieve business objectives.
  • Strong team player and supporter.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% within the country is required; during the initial 3 to 4 months, travel will be more intensive, ranging from 80% to 100%, to accommodate training needs.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match and an automatic retirement contribution.
  • Three weeks of paid vacation, along with paid company holidays.
  • Paid sick leave, employee assistance, and wellness incentive programs.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Voluntary benefits like legal, pet, home, and auto insurance.
  • Generous birth/adoption and parental leave benefits, as well as adoption assistance.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
forecastingplanningsupply chain managementmaterials planninginventory reductionsupplier negotiationsengineering drawings interpretationaftermarket service parts planningKPI monitoringteam leadership
Soft skills
collaborationteam buildingstrategic evaluationtrainingcommunicationproblem-solvingcross-functional teamworksupportivenessadaptabilityleadership
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in businessBachelor's degree in supply chainBachelor's degree in engineeringMaster’s in forecasting/planning (preferred)