S&OP Specialist Data Excellence & Processes, B&R Automation

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This position reports to

Head of Planning ＆ Fulfillment

Your role and responsibilities

Introduction Embedded in the Planning & Fulfillment department, the S&OP Specialist Data Excellence & Processes will play a pivotal role in the newly set up S&OP organization. Acting as the main contact for any statistical forecast related tasks the position will also take care of further improvements to lay a solid data foundation for the following S&OP phases. Objective of the position The S&OP Specialist Data Excellence & Processes provides the necessary data so that adequate decisions can be made during the S&OP cycles. The position also takes care of the regular maintenance of information and its availability on time. Tasks: • Creating statistical Forecast in SAP IBP out of sales history • Data cleansing – correction of statistical failures and outliers, due to peaks, status/lifecycle, missing data, etc • Processing statistical Forecast as baseline for unconstraint sales plan in best quality possible • Providing remastered data and publishing. • Participating in the S&OP preparation meetings monthly for Spoke 2 (sales & PG) • Monitoring and documentation of data movements, assumptions, data cleansing actions • Comparison forecast:forecast and valuing results and additional KPIs if needed • Conduct analyses by using existing Supply Chain Control Tower with focus on Operations and Planning. • S&OP process improvement & development • Collaborate with internal and external partners. • Active contribution to internal projects (e.g., in process enhancements, software implementation). • Collect and define requirements for additional reporting & controlling needs. • Supporting the S&OP Manager in all analytical matters. • Application and master data maintenance in Production Planning.

Qualifications for the role

• Degree in Supply Chain Management & Operations, Controlling, Business Administration or similar discipline.
• >3-5 years of relevant work experience
• Fluent communication skills in German and English language.
• Reliable analytical skills paired with the ability to understand and embrace the complexity of industrial production.
• Good understanding of production process, production planning and S&OP.
• Good understanding of Operations & Planning KPIs and metrics.
• Experience with SAP ERP (mainly PP module), production planning software (e.g., PP/DS) or other supply chain planning software (e.g., SAP IBP) as well understanding of the underlying data structures.
• Experience with the use of a Production or Supply Chain Control Tower or other analysis-driven software.
• Experience with BI/Dashboard tools (e.g., MS Power BI, Tableau).
• Knowledge of MS Office with very good knowledge of MS Excel.
• Database know-how desirable.
• Affinity for new technologies and the drive for independent learning.
• Ability to drive change.

More about us

At B&R – a member of the ABB Group, you can expect an exciting and challenging job with an individually tailored introductory training. You will work in agile teams where you have the opportunity to actively contribute and drive ideas forward. Our flexible work models (e.g. flextime, hybrid) offer you an optimal work-life balance. Our unique B&R spirit is characterized by appreciation, communication at eye level and an informal work culture. We offer you customized training and development programs as well as exciting development opportunities within the company. Numerous other B&R benefits (Parental Leave Program, Employee Assistance Program and many more) round off our offer. In order to comply with legal regulations, we refer to the minimum salary of the collective agreement of the electrical and electronics industry of € 3665,31 gross/month. There is a clear willingness to overpay, depending on qualifications and experience. ABB's Machine Automation Division, also known to our customers as B&R, is an innovative automation company headquartered in Austria with additional offices around the world. B&R became part of ABB's Robotics & Discrete Automation division in 2017 and, together with the ABB Robotics division, employs more than 11,000 people at over 100 locations in more than 53 countries. As a leading global provider of automation solutions, B&R develops, produces and sells industrial electronics, software solutions and mechatronic solutions as well as technologies for machine and factory automation. Since 2020, B&R's automation portfolio has also included Codian brand delta robots. With its innovative solutions, B&R sets new standards and consistently exceeds its customers' expectations. We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. ABB Data Privacy Statement: https://new.abb.com/privacy-notice/candidate