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.