A Snapshot of Your Day
The Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all planning activities within the repair service center. This role involves developing detailed plans and schedules for repair projects, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring timely completion of tasks. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, extensive experience in planning and scheduling, and the ability to drive efficiency and effectiveness in operations.
How You'll Make an Impact
- Operational Planning:
o Develop and implement detailed plans and schedules for repair activities, ensuring optimal use of resources and timely completion of projects.
o Coordinate with various departments to align planning activities with overall business objectives.
- Resource Allocation:
o Coordinate the allocation of manpower, equipment, and materials to meet project requirements and deadlines.
o Ensure that resources are used efficiently and effectively to maximize productivity.
- Process Optimization:
o Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and increase productivity.
o Utilize planning and scheduling software to streamline operations and improve accuracy.
- Project Coordination:
o Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of repair projects.
o Monitor project progress and make adjustments to plans as necessary to meet changing requirements.
- Inventory Management:
o Oversee inventory levels, ensuring the availability of necessary parts and materials while minimizing excess stock.
o Implement inventory control systems to track and manage stock levels.
- Data Analysis:
o Analyze operational data to identify trends, forecast demand, and make data-driven decisions.
o Use data to develop predictive models and improve planning accuracy.
- Reporting:
o Prepare and present regular reports on planning performance, including key metrics and KPIs, to senior management.
o Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to support decision-making.
- Risk Management:
o Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure smooth operations.
o Monitor and manage risks throughout the planning and execution phases of projects.
- Compliance:
o Ensure all planning activities comply with relevant regulations, standards, and company policies.
o Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including plans, schedules, and reports.
- Team Leadership:
o Lead, mentor, and develop a team of planners, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
o Provide training and support to ensure the team is skilled and knowledgeable in planning and scheduling techniques.
- Customer Service:
o Work closely with customers to understand their needs and ensure their requirements are met.
o Address customer concerns and issues promptly and effectively.
- Vendor and Supplier Coordination:
o Coordinate with external vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of parts and materials.
o Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms.
What You Bring
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, APICS) are a plus.
Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in planning and scheduling, preferably within a repair or service center environment.
Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of planning and scheduling methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and inspire a team, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Process Improvement: Experience in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Customer Focus: Commitment to providing excellent customer service and maintaining strong client relationships.
Safety Awareness: Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in a repair service environment.
About the Team
We are a highly motivated team that takes pride in its work and is known for delivery results. Within our growth and development program, we nurture our competencies by providing continuous career coaching, trainings, and mentoring, all whilst working with senior management on high-profile engagements around the world.
Our culture is defined by caring, agile, respectful, authentic, and accountable individuals. We value excellence of any kind.
Who is Siemens Energy
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we're also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.
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