Description
Position Summary :
The Process Excellence Manager drives global process standardization optimization and digitalization across Materials Management Production Planning & Scheduling and Purchasing in a multi-site Engineer-to-Order (ETO) and Configure-to-Order (CTO) environment. The role ensures efficient and scalable supply chain execution balancing flexibility with control to support on-time delivery cost efficiency and customer responsiveness.
Responsibilities :
1. Process Design and Optimization
- Map analyze and redesign core business processes across materials management planning and purchasing functions.
- Standardize global processes ensuring alignment with best practices and business objectives.
- Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma and value stream mapping methodologies.
- Develop and maintain process documentation SOPs and governance frameworks.
2. Materials Management and Planning
Define and optimize materials planning logic (MRP reorder strategies lead-time settings safety stock parameters).Improve master data accuracy and standardization across sites.Enhance demand / supply balancing and rescheduling processes to reduce shortages and excess inventory.Drive adoption of advanced planning tools and analytics.3. Production Scheduling Excellence
Establish standardized scheduling principles and performance metrics (e.g. adherence frozen zones constraint management).Partner with plant schedulers to improve visibility and synchronization between order entry engineering release and production execution.Support implementation of digital scheduling or finite capacity planning solutions.4. Purchasing and Supplier Collaboration
Streamline sourcing and purchase order processes to improve responsiveness and compliance.Define and roll out supplier performance metrics and feedback mechanisms.Lead initiatives to integrate suppliers into planning visibility (e.g. portal EDI or planning collaboration tools).Support global procurement strategy execution and purchasing process automation.5. Performance Measurement and Reporting
Develop KPIs to measure process efficiency material availability and schedule adherence.Lead regular process reviews and continuous improvement cycles.Implement root cause analysis frameworks for chronic planning or purchasing issues.6. Systems Tools and Data Enablement
Collaborate with IT / ERP teams to improve planning and procurement system functionality (ERP APS MRP supplier portals).Champion digital transformation and data-driven decision-making.Ensure consistent global use of tools and templates across all sites.7. Change Management and Training
Drive organizational adoption of new processes and tools through structured change management.Develop training materials and conduct workshops for global teams (planners buyers schedulers and materials managers).Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational discipline.Qualifications :
Education : Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Industrial Engineering Operations or related field (Masters preferred).Experience :8 years in supply chain production planning or materials management roles.
Proven experience in ETO / CTO manufacturing environments.Experience leading global or multi-site process improvement initiatives.Skills :Strong understanding of ERP / MRP systems (SAP Oracle Infor or similar).
Proficiency with process improvement tools (Lean Six Sigma Kaizen).Excellent analytical facilitation and project management skills.Strong communication and stakeholder management across global teams.Familiarity with advanced planning systems and digital transformation initiatives.Required Experience :
Manager
Key Skills
HVAC Engineering,Legal & Compliance,Administration Support,HR Marketing,Arabic English Translation
Employment Type : Full Time
Department / Functional Area : Project Management
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1