Seco Tools

Manager

• Shape global planning strategies that align demand, supply, and inventory goals.
• Champion transformation and process standardization across regions.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment and lead discussions on trade-offs and capacity constraints.
• Coach and develop planners and analysts, strengthening forecasting and planning capabilities.
• Anticipate risks and lead scenario planning to ensure resilience in a dynamic market.

Global Demand & Supply Planning Manager

Application Engineer

• Lead the development and optimization of tooling applications for turning, milling, drilling, and threading.
• Design and refine machining strategies to improve productivity, tool life, and part quality.
• Collaborate with R&D and product engineering teams to provide field‑based insights into tool design, coatings, and materials.
• Use CAM software and simulation tools to verify and optimize tool paths.
• Partner with sales teams to deliver technical support, presales consultations, and tooling recommendations.
• Conduct on‑site visits to diagnose machining challenges and implement tooling solutions.
• Lead or support customer trials, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Provide training on tool usage, machining best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Develop or modify tools to meet specific customer requirements in collaboration with Design Engineering.
• Prepare application reports, machining parameters, and other technical documentation.
• Assess feasibility and performance of custom tooling concepts.
• Manage and prioritize engineering activities across multiple projects.
• Monitor KPIs related to tool performance, cycle time improvement, and customer satisfaction.
• Identify opportunities to enhance workflows, documentation, and knowledge sharing.
• Collect and evaluate performance data from field trials and customer feedback.
• Document case studies and success stories to support internal learning and marketing.
• Track customer project metrics including productivity gains and cost savings.
• Stay current on machining trends, materials, coatings, and digital manufacturing tools.
• Participate in trade shows, training programs, and technical seminars.
• Benchmark competitor tooling strategies to support product positioning.

• Drive market share and revenue by aligning product, service, and solution development with customer needs.
• Identify market trends, segment needs, and competitive intelligence to influence product and service innovation.
• Act as a key liaison between strategic accounts and internal stakeholders in Product Offerings & Innovations, Business Development, and Partnerships.
• Support projects like taking indexable broaching to market—mapping customers, sharing knowledge, and enabling success.
• Forecast, track, and report on segment performance while sharing expertise across teams.

Global Demand & Supply Planning Manager

Application Engineer

Lead Segment Manager – Americas