• Country: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
• State/Province/County: North Carolina
• City: Charlotte

A Snapshot of Your Day

The purpose of our Head of Operational Planning position is to provide the Aeroderivative Gas Turbines (AGT) team with strategic leadership and support for our execution business. The candidate will report directly to the head of Aeroderivative Gas Turbines (SE GS D AGT).

The Head of Operational Planning leads the integrated Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and ensures operational alignment across demand, supply, inventory, and resource planning. This senior role is crucial for translating business strategy into executable operational plans, optimizing supply chain performance, and supporting Siemens Energy’s commitment to reliability, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

As a key contributor within the executive team, you help us to identify and drive key business objectives and long-term business needs for the AGT business. These activities guide the business for future success.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Leadership & Governance – Own and govern the end-to-end S&OP process across all AGT business units, ensuring adherence to best practices and corporate standards
• Strategic Planning – Develop, implement, and continuously improve long-term operational planning strategies to optimize production resources and inventory levels
• Cross-Functional Alignment – Facilitate alignment between Sales, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and Project Management to ensure unified business planning
• Capacity & Resource Management – Oversee capacity planning to meet business demand while balancing cost, efficiency, and service levels
• Data-Driven Decision-Making – Use advanced analytics, scenario modeling, and KPIs to inform strategic decisions and enhance forecast accuracy
• Process Optimization – Lead initiatives to digitalize and streamline planning activities, leveraging tools like SAP IBP and AI-supported forecasting
• Risk Management – Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies, including contingency plans for demand shifts, disruptions, or material shortages
• Performance Management – Establish KPIs and reporting dashboards to monitor planning performance, forecast accuracy, delivery reliability, and inventory optimization
• People Management – Build and lead a high-performing Operational Planning team, providing mentorship and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field; master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain or operational planning, including at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Proven track record of implementing successful S&OP processes in a complex, global environment
• Strong knowledge of ERP and planning tools (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel/analytics skills
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and change management capabilities
• Experience in the energy, power generation, or manufacturing sector strongly preferred
• Significant experience in developing and implementing strategic plans
• Background and experience in a service business area, e.g. in energy, infrastructure or industries
• Intimate knowledge of the AGT business is preferred
• Technical understanding of the related portfolio of Siemens Gas Services
• Must be prepared to travel occasionally both nationally and internationally
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation and problem-solving skills. Hands-on approach, with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Gas Services

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Check out this video to learn more about our Gas Service business: https://www.siemens-energy.com/global/en/offerings/power-generation.html

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.

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

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