Head of Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (m/w/d)

As a leading global manufacturer of heating, cooling and water heating equipment, we are innovating all-new ways to deliver just the right temperature while saving energy, water and supporting a more sustainable future. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem, and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day

As a leading global manufacturer of heating, cooling and water heating equipment, we are innovating all-new ways to deliver just the right temperature while saving energy, water and supporting a more sustainable future. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem, and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day

The Supervisor, Sales & Operations will establish, build and drive the Sales and Operations Planning process across Rheem Air businesses through internal and external data analysis, process improvement, and engagement with key stakeholders. Manages the S&OP results and drives alignment with key constituents (i.e. External Customers, Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Finance, Operations)

This role follows our hybrid work arrangement, with team members working in the office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays.

Strong, results oriented leadership that includes development and deployment of improvement initiatives, timelines, and budgets.

Monitor the performance to plan, adjusting the Operating plan, as needed.

Lead the operational and tactical planning process to maximize customer service levels and financial KPI attainment, collaborating with cross-function teams including commercial, supply chain, distribution, logistics, customer service, and sales. This position will also be responsible for managing relevant measures (KPIs) to help drive improved operational performance.

Create and execute communication and management of resources across Plants 124, 152, and 911.

Drive accountability and process improvement though aggressive goal setting, execution, and KPI management (e.g.back order rates, backlog management, capacity allocation, inventory turns, service levels, inventory health, etc.).

Collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure that product promotions, marketing plans, sales plans, budgets, product launchs, and product phase-out plans are reflected in a relevant and improving S&OP process.

Work with the Supply Chain to identify opportunities for improvement related to capacity planning, productivity and plan attainment metrics through Continuous Improvement efforts as well as planning system parameters

Lead major product transition planning and execution, supporting customer allocations

Analyze trends in demand, supply, inventory health and factory capacity on a periodic basis. Represents the S&OP organization in GCE Master Planning and Material Requirements Planning initiatives

Coordinates with Marketing personnel, new orders, production tables, and lead times of various assembly operations.

Initiates, prepares, and presents for approval of the Division, the Production, Sales, and Inventory Plan (PSI) on a timely basis.

Advises the appropriate management of production problem areas, business conditions, and trends, as they develop.

Maintain all relevant system data parameters.

Drive one ACD S&OP planning process.

Leads and owns master data in support of efficiency and accuracy in plans

Bachelors Degree with focus in Operations Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Logistics/Transportation, Engineering or a related field of study

5+ years’ experience in planning systems.

Deep knowledge of Rheem Air products and manufacturing and planning processes, required.

Must provide consistent, credible leadership to a team of 1-2 supply chain planners and analysts that are responsible for S&OE and Inventory Health.

Strong business analysis, decision making, and systematic problem-solving skills

Experience with Oracle ERP systems

Ability to Travel (10~20%)

Independent thought, good judgment, problem solving skills, and ability to prioritize multiple projects.

Knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen Teams and standard work methodology.

Masters Degree in related field

Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish language highly

Aligning Performance for Success

Applying Business Knowledge

Building Talent

Building Trusting Relationships

Customer-Orientation

Fostering Relationships/Emotional Intelligence

Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day.

Thinking Creatively - Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lens

Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.