Senior Lean Supply Chain Leader, Plan for Every Part
Diebold Nixdorf · United States · 3 wk ago
RemoteRemoteManagement$175k–$225k/yrFull-time
About the role
Join us in connecting people to commerce in this vital, rewarding role. The Senior Lean Supply Chain Leader – Plan for Every Part will work closely with Senior leaders to turn strategy into action, using Hoshin Kanri and Plan for Every Part (PFEP) and Kanban to create clarity, alignment, and execution across a complex global network.
Responsibilities
- Execute Strategic Alignment/Hoshin Kanri with key partners to define Plan for Every Part strategy across Services and Supply Chain & Procurement for a 4B global organization.
- Facilitate the development of standard work in Data Integrity, Supplier Information, Storage and Handling, Usage and Consumption, Material Flow/Logistics, Replenishment and Inventory Management.
- Lead value stream mapping from quote to cash and develop standard work to minimize excess inventory, reduce stock outs, and maintain continuous production flow.
- Partner with key leaders to facilitate the development of a PFEP global cross-functional roadmap.
- Establish and govern a continuous improvement pipeline with clear prioritization and ROI tracking.
- Facilitate the development of standardized processes for automation in partnership with Service Parts, Forecasting, Procurement, Demand Planning, Manufacturing and Logistics.
- Establish Lean governance framework including: Standard KPIs, Performance reviews, Continuous improvement metrics.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
- 8–12+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or operations
- Advanced in implementing Plan for Every Part
- Advanced in implementing Kanban in Oracle and/or SAP
- Proven track record in Lean / Continuous Improvement leadership
- Demonstrated ability to lead global, cross-functional transformation initiatives
Leadership Competencies
- Strategic Thinking: Connects Lean initiatives to business outcomes (cost, growth, resilience)
- Execution Excellence: Drives discipline, accountability, and measurable results
- Collaboration: Strong stakeholder engagement across global teams and functions
- Change Leadership: Successfully leads transformation and adoption at scale
- Data-Driven Mindset: Uses analytics to prioritize and deliver impact
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in digital procurement tools and ERP’s
- Exposure to manufacturing, technology, or hardware supply chains
- Experience implementing automation, AI, or advanced analytics in procurement