SR MGR Footprint Strategy & Planning

Job Overview

BU  / FUNCTION DESCRIPTION 

Our purpose in Digital Data Networks is to create a safer, sustainable, productive and connected future across our key markets: 
•    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
•    Cloud
•    Enterprise/Telecommunications
•    Internet of Things (IoT) and Edge
In these markets, we are driving growth and innovation with an industry-leading product portfolio, global manufacturing capabilities, and the expertise and dedication of each of our employees across all functions

ROLE OBJECTIVE 

Overview: The senior manager of footprint strategy and planning is in charge of developing and executing BU Operations footprint short term & long term strategy and planning that aligns with business growth, cost efficiency, operational geo-resilience through cross functional collaboration and data driven analysis.

Job Requirements

• RESPONSIBILITIES 
  •    BU Footprint strategy: Develop short term and long term global manufacturing footprint strategy, e.g. where to build plant, what to produce where.
  •    Footprint location analysis and scenario planning: Evaluate sites for new or expanded operations, and Develop scenario planning on customer ask, labor cost, talent pool, incentives, tax, infrastructure, risk, geopolitical, logistics, and supplier Eco-system to model different footprint scenarios.
  •    Product Footprint Strategy: Align footprint strategy with product manager and cross functions on new product and sustaining products, including make vs buy analysis.
  •    Capacity Planning: develop middle long term capacity based on NPI and Business Forecast / Growth, including core manufacturing processes and product assembly processes at global and plant level.
  •    Talent and Capability Planning: Develop workforce planning for new sites based on product & process & function / skill & volume, define the critical roles for ramp success with cross functions.

  •    Cross Functional Alignment: Collaborate with product manager, supply chain & procurement, plant operations, finance

   

What your background should look like

• EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE

  •    Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or Business.
  •    Experience in cable or connector development is preferred
  •    Project Management Certification and Master/MBA is a plus

  Qualification: 
  •    10 years in manufacturing, supply chain, industrial / operations strategy, industrial engineering.
  •    Strong analytical and data modeling skills (Excel, Power BI, or analytics platforms).
  •    Strategic thinking and business acumen.
  •    Experience with global expansion, plant setup, or network design.
  •    Comfort working in matrixed, multinational environments.
  •    Knowledge in project management, industrial engineering.
  •    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and fluent in English.
  •    Ability to work cross-functionally and drive result and alignment.
  •    Change management capabilities.

Competencies