Manager Of Demand Planning

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Omron is a leading global manufacturer of industrial automation products focused on sensing and control technologies. Omron Automation-Americas, headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL, is the industrial automation subsidiary of Omron Corporation, a $8 billion global technology company celebrating more than 80 years of success.

The Manager of Demand Planning oversees and directs a team of supply chain professionals that are focused on finished goods procurement, inventory management, and vendor management. Ultimately the Manager is responsible for supporting OAA operational, financial and business success through SCM strategy, while ensuring the effective management of Supply Chain resources. To this extent, the Manager will ensure that the Supply Chain team maximizes the business profits through the appropriate use of working capital in acquiring materials and optimizing the delivery of customer’s orders.

Our Commitment to Employees:

• Work-Life Balance with Flexible Work Arrangements, Flexible Work Hours, and Sick/Vacation/Holiday Pay.
• Training and Career Development Program to give employees a learning path with the necessary tools and resources they need to help build their career at Omron.
• Great financial opportunities with competitive compensation, immediate 401k match with 100% vesting, profit sharing, and Blue Cross Blue Shield for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits.
• Community Awareness that includes activities with local non-profit organizations and a Matching Gift Program.
• Wellness Activities such as Walking Contests, Nutritional Learning Sessions, On Site Flu shots and Health Screenings.

Responsibilities

• Work on special projects such as, lean initiatives, training development, cross functional process improvement, etc
• Develop and implement supply chain vision, goals, and strategies to support business objectives, enable profitable growth, and position the company’s supply chain as a competitive advantage across multiple areas and teams.
• Lead Omron America’s Supply chain team through development and implementation of next generation forecasting tools and drive value creation through innovation.
• Provide management and other departments with accurate, timely and informative reports that facilitate operations.
• Work with internal customers to identify and address unmet needs by aligning procurement and business unit goals in a manner that deliver long term value.
• Deliver cash generation objectives through inventory optimization across the Americas.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corporate initiatives, new product introductions and other inventory/purchasing initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Three to 5 years’ supervisory experience and the proven ability to manage, motivate, mentor and coach personnel.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience of Supply Chain experience
• Strong analytical skills and proficient in Excel.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field with CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
• Documented experience and expertise using and overseeing a software-based forecasting, inventory management or ERP system.
• Documented excellent verbal and written communications that ensures collaboration across departments and disciplines.
• Proven ability to self-direct and work with a high sense of urgency.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Omron, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Omron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.