Director Sales Inventory and Operations Planning

If you are a Sales, Inventory, Operations & Planning (SIOP) professional looking for an opportunity to grow & make an impact to business success, Emerson has an exciting role for you! The successful candidate will be based in Discrete Automation's corporate office in Florham Park, NJ.  The Director, Sales Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) is responsible for leading the end-to-end SIOP process to optimize supply chain performance, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive operational efficiency. This role ensures effective demand planning, inventory management, and production alignment to meet business objectives. The Director collaborates closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to balance demand and supply while improving forecast accuracy, reducing costs, and increasing profitability.

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IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE: 

• Develop and lead the overall SIOP strategy, aligning with business goals to optimize supply chain performance.
• Direct the cross-functional SIOP process, ensuring sales forecasts, supply plans, financial targets, and production schedules are fully aligned.
• Establish and continuously improve standard processes, policies, and analytics to enhance forecasting, demand planning, supply agility, and inventory management.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Procurement to balance cost, service levels, capacity, and inventory while mitigating risks.
• Leverage advanced planning tools, ERP, and analytics to improve visibility, scenario planning, and decision-making.
• Facilitate executive SIOP meetings, presenting insights, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
• Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and data-driven performance improvement across the organization.

WHO YOU ARE: 
You act quickly and critically in fast paced and unexpected situations. You focus efforts on continuous improvement; interested in identifying and seizing opportunities for alignment and integration. You are an active learner who uses both success and failure as learning opportunities.

FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED: 

• Bachelor’s degree in operations/engineering, supply chain management, business administration, or related field.
• Extensive experience in supply chain or operations within manufacturing, including leading teams in fast-paced environments.
• Proven success driving global SIOP/IBP processes and aligning demand, supply, and financial planning.
• Skilled in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.), demand planning tools, and data analytics.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to influence across all levels.
• Travel up to 50% (domestic and international).
• Authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART: 

• 10+ years in supply chain, operations planning, or inventory management within a manufacturing environment.
• 7+ years proven success leading a team of individuals in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• MBA or related advanced degree highly preferred.
• Knowledgeable in using Oracle, preferred but not required.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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Why Emerson

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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