Director - Digital Manufacturing ERP

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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