at Honeywell in Des Plaines, Illinois, United States
Job Description
The future is what you make it. When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future.
That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars.
Working at Honeywell isn’t just about developing cool things. That’s why all of our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.
Are you ready to help us make the future?
A position has opened in Honeywell UOP for an ambitious Supply Chain Planning operations professional with experience in SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) and Project Management (PM). The primary duties of the role include owning several key initiatives including SIOP maturity advancement, strategic planning operations, and implementing advanced planning software Kinaxis Rapid Response for UOP. You will report to the Supply Chain Planning Director and have the opportunity to drive critical initiatives to transform the tools, process, and capabilities of our planning organization resulting in sustainable improvements directly impacting UOP’s key KPIs including Revenue/OI, Cost Reduction and Free Cash Flow.
As a Project Manager, you will lead several, key periodic demand and supply planning processes. You will initiate and lead projects implementing best-in-class planning systems across UOP’s global footprint to ensure these initiatives deliver their expected outcomes. You will be a key team member and leader to execute the vision and goals for these initiatives, including implementation of the Kinaxis Rapid Response system. The successful candidate must be capable of performing project management tasks for a large-scale initiative. This includes using proven PM methods such as effective change management strategies, coordinating and facilitating cross-functional meetings and training, and leading continuous improvement activities to achieve superior performance across all KPIs (Key Performance Initiatives).
You will flourish in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where success is rewarded. The successful candidate must be a self-starter and detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Candidate must also be able to lead cross-functional teams and projects through implementation and sustainability of the systems. Candidate must be able to operate in a highly matrixed organization environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Assure planning systems and data utilization and accuracy in SAP, develop and analyze planning scenarios using advanced linear program optimization tool
+ Prepare for and lead implementation of Kinaxis Rapid Response
+ Partner with planners and manufacturing sites to analyze production capacities, identify constraints, and determine how to resolve issues to optimize performance and meet or exceed key performance metrics (i.e. revenue, margin, service, inventory)
+ Lead key elements of monthly SIOP planning process, including analyzing demand and supply plans, raw material requirements and translation into monetized forecasts. Drive close coordination and alignment across functions to assure successful execution of SIOP plan
+ Lead continuous improvement activities to improve SIOP maturity and effectiveness and achieve superior performance across all KPIs (Key Performance Initiatives).
+ Complete Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Strategic Operation Plan (STRAP) and lead overall assessment including capacity planning and resource loading
+ Present relevant topics and issues to senior leadership as needed
YOU MUST HAVE
+ Bachelor’s Degree (i.e. Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field)
+ Minimum 10 years of experience working with supply chain planning, S&OP/SIOP, or related supply chain operations
+ Strong knowledge and experience with Advanced Planning and Scheduling tools (SAP APO or Kinaxis Rapid Response) and MS Office suite including intermediate to advanced Excel
+ Project Management certification or willingness to obtain it within 6 months of starting the position and experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously
WE VALUE
+ Advanced degree (MBA or MS in related field)
+ Industry relevant certifications (i.e. APICS, LEAN, Six Sigma)
+ Experience planning in a global business with chemical process manufacturing, complex portfolio and supply chain
+ Experience using and/or implementing Kinaxis Rapid Response across sites globally
+ Proficient in advanced analytics using Power BI or similar
+ Effectively communicate, collaborate, and influence to drive change among stakeholders including senior leadership
+ Travel – up to 30%
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.