Sr Director Planning, BA - Materials Management

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary oversight for the integration of planning functions that enhance materials management, optimize inventory levels, and ensure the timely availability of materials to support production schedules, thereby enabling best-in-class labor efficiency.
• Cultivate a culture of customer obsession by proactively driving demand planning strategies. Focus on exceeding customer expectations through strong product availability that aligns with evolving market demands.
• Lead the deployment of advanced planning tools, such as Kinaxis or Integrated Business Planning (IBP), to improve supply chain efficiency, optimize production schedules, and reduce volatility in supplier interactions.
• Oversee overall inventory management to minimize excess, mitigate obsolescence risks, and ensure a seamless flow of materials from suppliers to production locations.
• Utilize a strong cross-functional acumen to effectively collaborate with commercial, functional, and customer-facing teams, driving meaningful change throughout the organization.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for process enhancement within supply, inventory, and materials planning functions. Implement best practices, leverage technological advancements, and stay attuned to industry trends to promote ongoing operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field. 12+ years of progressive experience in SIOP / IBP, Demand Planning, or Supply Chain Planning within complex, global businesses. 5+ years of experience leading senior-level and/or global planning teams with demonstrated business impact. Direct, hands-on experience with Kinaxis / IBP or other Advanced Planning Tool in a planning leadership or transformation role. Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with all cross functional levels in the organization in a global, matrixed organization. Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics and drive clear decisions and effective change management.
• PREFERRED: Master’s degree (e.g., MBA or related field). Experience in building automation, building technologies, industrial, or technology-driven B2B environments. Experience Planning in SAP / S4 Hana. Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies. Direct Manufacturing site or purchasing leadership experience.

Benefits

Language In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: Benefits at Honeywell

About Us

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