Bosch Home Comfort USA
Executive Director S&OE / Materials / Logistics
Bosch Home Comfort USA, Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67232
Executive Director, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Materials, Logistics
Location: Wichita, KS (potentially Norman, OK or Dallas, TX – final location will be determined after hiring).
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Leadership
– Develop and execute a comprehensive S&OP strategy aligned with regional and global business objectives; provide strategic leadership across demand planning, supply planning, logistics, and materials management; champion continuous improvement, digitalization, and innovation across the Americas supply chain.
Demand & Capacity Planning
– Translate demand forecasts into actionable capacity requirements across manufacturing and distribution; drive forecast accuracy improvements through advanced analytics, collaboration, and governance; lead mid‑to‑long‑term planning processes to ensure supply chain agility and responsiveness.
Supply Chain Network Governance
– Establish robust governance for Supply Chain Network Design (SCND), ensuring alignment with global directives; own and lead the "Intralogistics to Demand" (I2D) process across the Americas; ensure cross‑functional alignment across commercial, operations, and logistics teams.
Logistics Strategy & Performance
– Oversee logistics cost analysis, lead logistics service provider (LSP) tenders and implementations; define and implement logistics quality standards and KPIs across the region; manage regional claims and drive cost and service performance initiatives.
Transportation & Distribution Optimization
– Design and optimize inbound, inter‑facility, and outbound transportation networks across all modes; drive high utilization and benchmark transportation cost performance; lead strategic design and management of warehousing and distribution centers across the Americas; implement operational improvements and digitalization strategies in warehousing and distribution.
Materials Flow & Packaging Strategy
– Develop and execute a holistic materials flow strategy from supplier to customer; optimize inventory, replenishment, and material availability across the network; lead packaging optimization initiatives focused on cost, protection, and sustainability.
Foreign Trade Compliance
– Act as key contact for foreign trade topics within logistics; collaborate closely with C/TX and regional ECO functions to bundle activities related to duty/tariff optimization; mitigate global trade risks and ensure compliance.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
5+ years of progressive leadership in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), supply chain, logistics, or materials management within industrial or HVAC/R sectors.
Experience with advanced planning systems (APS), ERP (SAP), TMS, WMS platforms, and supply chain analytics.
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or advanced degree.
Proven success in managing regional or global supply chain operations in complex, matrixed environments.
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Fluency in English required; proficiency in Spanish highly desirable.
Ability to travel.
Additional Requirements
Travel required as needed across the Americas.
Fluency in English; Spanish language skills a plus.
Background and drug‑screening clearances required prior to start date.
EEO Statement All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.
Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug‑testing. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.
Benefits Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection.
Seniority Level Executive
Employment Type Full‑time
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Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Leadership
– Develop and execute a comprehensive S&OP strategy aligned with regional and global business objectives; provide strategic leadership across demand planning, supply planning, logistics, and materials management; champion continuous improvement, digitalization, and innovation across the Americas supply chain.
Demand & Capacity Planning
– Translate demand forecasts into actionable capacity requirements across manufacturing and distribution; drive forecast accuracy improvements through advanced analytics, collaboration, and governance; lead mid‑to‑long‑term planning processes to ensure supply chain agility and responsiveness.
Supply Chain Network Governance
– Establish robust governance for Supply Chain Network Design (SCND), ensuring alignment with global directives; own and lead the "Intralogistics to Demand" (I2D) process across the Americas; ensure cross‑functional alignment across commercial, operations, and logistics teams.
Logistics Strategy & Performance
– Oversee logistics cost analysis, lead logistics service provider (LSP) tenders and implementations; define and implement logistics quality standards and KPIs across the region; manage regional claims and drive cost and service performance initiatives.
Transportation & Distribution Optimization
– Design and optimize inbound, inter‑facility, and outbound transportation networks across all modes; drive high utilization and benchmark transportation cost performance; lead strategic design and management of warehousing and distribution centers across the Americas; implement operational improvements and digitalization strategies in warehousing and distribution.
Materials Flow & Packaging Strategy
– Develop and execute a holistic materials flow strategy from supplier to customer; optimize inventory, replenishment, and material availability across the network; lead packaging optimization initiatives focused on cost, protection, and sustainability.
Foreign Trade Compliance
– Act as key contact for foreign trade topics within logistics; collaborate closely with C/TX and regional ECO functions to bundle activities related to duty/tariff optimization; mitigate global trade risks and ensure compliance.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
5+ years of progressive leadership in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), supply chain, logistics, or materials management within industrial or HVAC/R sectors.
Experience with advanced planning systems (APS), ERP (SAP), TMS, WMS platforms, and supply chain analytics.
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or advanced degree.
Proven success in managing regional or global supply chain operations in complex, matrixed environments.
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Fluency in English required; proficiency in Spanish highly desirable.
Ability to travel.
Additional Requirements
Travel required as needed across the Americas.
Fluency in English; Spanish language skills a plus.
Background and drug‑screening clearances required prior to start date.
EEO Statement All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.
Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug‑testing. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.
Benefits Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection.
Seniority Level Executive
Employment Type Full‑time
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