Planning Manager - Manufacturing

Job Description

Danfoss Drives is looking for an engaged leader for our Planning Team!  The Planning Manager manages our commercial and production planning team, develops the overall production plans for the factory through the SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) process, and is responsible for our delivery service metrics (reliability and availability).  This role reports to the Senior Director of Operations and works out of our Loves Park, IL, USA factory.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following: 
    
•    Developing production plans through the SIOP process, engaging production, Sales, and other functions as necessary
•    Manage and lead our team of commercial coordinators, whose function is an internal customer service role to our other Danfoss entities around the world
•    Manage and lead our team of planners – ensure consistency in utilizing best practices for planning processes
•    Identify improvements in the processes related to planning to increase delivery service, optimize inventory, or increase the efficiency of the planning team
•    Interface with multiple functions as needed to address or escalate issues affecting production
•    Generate and publish various reports related to production and delivery service
•    Interface with customers on occasion to address concerns, collaboration, or other activities
•    Some travel may be required on an infrequent basis – 5 or less trips per year
 
 

Job Scope 
•    Budget responsible for 1 or more cost centers
•    People leadership of our commercial and planning teams

Background & Skills

Minimum Qualifications
•    4-year degree is required, ideally in the field of operations management or similar
•    5 years of planning experience, 3 years of leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications 
•    APICS certification preferred (CPIM or CSCP or both)
•    Experience in a multi-national company with a matrix environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 
•    Strong analytical skills required
•    Strong skills in Microsoft Office tools, mainly Excel and PowerPoint
•    Strong in ERP and MES systems – SAP preferred
•    Strong communication skills and process improvement experience
•    Must have a high customer service focus

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all the requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Personal Insurance
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State-of-the-art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.