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Director - Digital Manufacturing ERP

Daikin Applied Americas · Faribault, MN, USA ·

Pay:
$142,600-$250,900/yr
Job type:
Full Time

Daikin Applied is seeking a talented Director, Digital Manufacturing ERP. The Director will play a critical role in leading the digital manufacturing ERP transformation within the Digital (IT) organization, driving innovation, agility, and efficiency across manufacturing ERP areas. This position is a cornerstone of the company’s digital transformation strategy, tasked with driving efficiency, collaboration, and innovation across Configure-to-Order (CTO) and Engineer-to-Order (ETO) processes. The Director will manage a team of business analysts covering order management, materials management, inventory, work in process, and warehouse management.

Location: Faribault, MN – Hybrid

What You Will Do

  • Define and execute the digital manufacturing strategy aligned with Daikin’s transformation goals and product‑centric operating model
  • Lead and mentor business analysts in developing and delivering solutions that meet business needs and drive measurable outcomes
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Digital) to ensure manufacturing processes and deliverables are integrated and aligned with enterprise platforms
  • Oversee the deployment and optimization of manufacturing ERP technologies including:
    • ERP systems (Oracle, SAP B1, SAP S4/HANA) for Manufacturing
    • Analytics platforms for actionable insights and decision support
  • Collaborate with senior leadership, business stakeholders, and consulting partners to define project scope, timeline, and deliverables
  • Develop and manage a detailed roadmap, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives
  • Drive automation, digitization, and integration across manufacturing workflows and ERP interfaces
  • Enhance business stakeholder collaboration and communication through digital platforms and data transparency
  • Implement tools and processes that support manufacturing innovation, performance tracking, and risk mitigation
  • Champion a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and user‑centric design
  • Drive change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of digital solutions across the enterprise
  • Be a key leader on the digital team to support the transitioning from Oracle R12 to SAP S/4HANA

Benefits

  • Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
  • 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
  • Short term and long term disability
  • 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
    • Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
  • Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
  • Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
  • Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience in Information Technology, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
  • 10+ years in a Digital leadership role, with a focus on ERP implementations
  • Proven experience managing business analysts and delivering digital solutions in a global manufacturing or industrial environment working with large‑scale ERP systems and transformations, specifically Oracle and/or SAP
  • Extensive Functional supply chain or manufacturing knowledge, ERP systems and analytics platforms
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Experience working within a Digital (IT) organization and driving cross‑functional digital initiatives
  • Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree Information Technology, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
  • In‑depth knowledge of Oracle EBS R12 and/or SAP S/4HANA, with a strong focus on Supply Chain and Manufacturing modules
  • Familiarity with Configure-to-Order (CTO) and Engineer-to-Order (ETO) processes
  • Understanding of Fit‑Gap analysis, process mapping, and best practices in ERP design
  • Experience developing and executing change management strategies
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas to technical and nontechnical audiences

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $142,600 - $250,900 (+30%) bonus in MN. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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