Operations Planning Manager

The Operations Planning Manager is responsible for designing and maintaining advanced data analytics and planning tools to support operational excellence at Edwards Genesee. This role ensures that planning systems are aligned with current technologies and industry standards, enabling clear communication and efficient decision-making across the site. The OPM serves as the SAP planning subject matter expert and leads planning activities across A&T, Manufacturing, Demand, and Supply functions, with a strong emphasis on supply planning to ensure optimal resource allocation and inventory management.

• Buffalo, NY * Be part of an exciting journey as we build our new facility in the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park in Alabama, NY! 
   
• Address: 6685 Crosby Rd Basom, NY 14013
• $77k-$97k- 

  Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.

What you will do:

• Develop and present S&OP responses with data-driven options to address demand fluctuations.
• Champion the development and continuous improvement of internal KPI monitoring systems.
• Interface with Customer Centers to manage commitment and forecast delivery data for production and spare parts.
• Deliver weekly operational status reports and KPIs using best-practice tools to track adherence to plan, efficiency, and performance.
• Own the development and optimization of planning tools and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with Factory Planners, Logistics, Finance, and Materials Management to define and manage inventory policies and processes.
• Provide actionable insights into material availability and lead improvement initiatives.
• Lead planning data cleansing efforts, including reviewing planning parameters and constraints.
• Ensure the master planning tool effectively translates S&OP data into quantifiable inputs.
• Act as site Champion and SME for SAP reporting on commit vs. actual and shortage metrics.
• Promote and enhance the use of SAP ERP data for reporting and analytics via Power BI.
• Maintain SAP data integrity
• The ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in planning, preferably in a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Advanced SAP ERP expertise, including data analysis, reporting, and planning functionality.
• Strong interpersonal and team collaboration abilities.
• Effective communication and influencing skills across organizational levels.
• Solid understanding of material management and operational processes.
• Experience with LEAN or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven strategic involvement with measurable impact on company performance.
• Expertise in scheduling, production management, and planning systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office, SQL databases, and Power BI.
• Analytical mindset with experience in both qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Working knowledge of supply chain and manufacturing planning.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use stairways to climb to multiple floors within office building, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands and fingers to type or dial, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. This position requires frequent computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

This position requires occasional travel for 10% of the position; overnight or occasionally multiple days.

In return, we offer

Benefits Summary:

Annual Variable Compensation Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Floating Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Training and Development, Parental Leave, Disability Benefits, Life and AD&D Insurance.

What you can expect from us:

• Excellent working conditions and benefits.
• Part of the Atlas Copco Group with a wide-reaching internal job market.
• Work in a global, diverse and dynamic environment.
• You can grow with us: we always look for internal candidates before checking the market and have training and development programs.
• We have a friendly, family-like atmosphere – and that is not just a claim on the wall, it’s a true fact.
• You can be creative and promote your own ideas.
• Every day brings new challenges and new things to learn. 

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer:

• Edwards Company considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws.
• No person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws of this state or any subdivision thereof. No person shall, because of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, creed [or], religion, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy, be subjected to any discrimination in [his or her] their civil rights by any other person or by any firm, corporation, or institution, or by the state or any agency or subdivision of the state, pursuant to law.
• Edwards is a global leader of vacuum and abatement systems. We are proud to lead the industry, pushing the boundaries of science to deliver innovative products which are intrinsic to everyday life, working in partnership with our customers and continually setting new standards. With over 150 years of rich heritage, Atlas Copco Group is the partner of choice for tens of thousands of customers in critical applications around the world. Vacuum is required in diverse sectors, from the generation of power to the production of steel, to the challenging environments of space simulation and high energy physics research. 
• At Edwards, we believe there is always a better way. Our employees are full of ideas. When looking to add a new team member, we are looking for someone that can appreciate what the Edwards Team has done and bring their new ideas and perspective to enhance where we can go. At Edwards you get to be part of something big; we work globally, but also get the opportunity make a difference locally in our own discipline. We work hard to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent from the diversity of people across the globe. Our vision to be First in Mind, First in Choice relies on this strategy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.   
• For more information about Edwards visit our website: www.edwardsvacuum.com
• A division of Atlas Copco