Jr. Strategic Planning Specialist

2 days ago


Sparta, United States YER USA Full time

Company Summary

Hörmann is one of the world’s leading door manufacturers and a global leader in today’s building components industry. The family’s name has become synonymous to brand quality products covering a wide range of doors in residential and commercial applications. Constant innovation, quality assurance and proximity to customers are the keys to the company’s permanent growth and lasting success. Operated by the third and fourth generation, the grandson and great grandsons of the company’s founder, Hörmann currently serves customers in more than 30 countries with a multitude of quality products.

In 2022, Hörmann Group North America, Inc. launched the Stronger Together initiative. Within this restructuring project all group companies in North America are going to become united under the newly established North American headquarters in Sparta, TN.


Position Summary

The Jr. Strategic Planning Specialist will help to define and drive strategic technical and operational tasks with the CFO and other members of the leadership team for the advancement and growth of Hoermann North America.


The Jr. Strategic Planning Specialist will take responsibility for projects and strategic initiatives defined by the top management and support the projects to a successful conclusion. The selected person will furthermore support the successful execution of high-level administration projects in cooperation with other departments. Projects can be placed in all areas of the company’s value chain and can focus on various disciplines like harmonization, and cost reduction.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support technical and manufacturing-related projects and initiatives at Hörmann North America’s manufacturing sites.
  • Analyzing and optimizing business operations and processes focused on the topics of continuous improvement, quality, lean, plant automation, etc.
  • Create content and process documents as needed on projects.
  • Conducting gap analysis for processes and strategic initiatives.
  • Documentation of processes and ensuring group-wide alignment and solicit approval.
  • Mobilize and collaborate with businesses and functions to devise strategic initiatives, manage implementation, monitor performance, and support the resolution of issues.
  • Travel with members of the leadership team to other Hörmann North America locations, distributors, or suppliers.
  • Support the formulation of the company’s medium-term strategies, support execution, coordination, tracking, and evaluation according to Hörmann NA’s strategic planning framework.
  • Lead strategic business studies that are cross-businesses, Functions and/or geographies in nature, derive actionable insights, and make appropriate recommendations to senior management.


Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering is highly preferred. A Masters Degree in a related field or MBA is preferred.
  • Min. of 2 years of experience working in a similar role for an international company.
  • Min. of 1 year of experience working with SAP or other ERP System is desired.
  • Experience within a Mfg. environment is highly preferred.
  • The position is based out of US HQ in Sparta TN; the Selected person must be willing to relocate to the local area (Relocation Assistance is provided)
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to conduct presentations to upper management and executives.
  • General understanding of business development and sales cycles within a manufacturing company.
  • Ability to travel up to 30% domestic and international (valid passport required)


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