Senior Digital Product Owner - Planning

Daikin Applied
medical insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan

13600 Industrial Park Boulevard (Show on map)
May 27, 2025
Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company Daikin Applied Americas is seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Digital Product Owner - Planning to lead the digital enablement of planning processes within the Digital Supply Chain Organization. This leadership role will oversee the planning product portfolio including Oracle ERP (Cloud or EBS) and tools such as LeanDNA, driving transformational improvements in demand planning, supply planning, and S&OP execution. As a senior product leader, you will define and execute the product roadmap for planning solutions, collaborate with cross-functional business and technical teams, and ensure delivery of high-impact initiatives that improve supply chain visibility, agility, and performance. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor! Location: Hybrid, Plymouth, MN What you will do: Own and lead the strategic direction, roadmap, and execution of planning solutions across Daikin Applied's enterprise, with a focus on Oracle ERP planning modules and LeanDNA Act as a key liaison between planning, operations, procurement, and IT teams to define solution needs and business priorities Champion the use of digital tools to improve forecast accuracy, inventory management, production planning, and material availability Translate business challenges into detailed user stories, functional requirements, and epics; manage and prioritize a complex product backlog Drive Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and backlog grooming in collaboration with development and implementation teams Ensure solution designs align with business process optimization goals and best practices in digital planning Lead and support UAT, go-live activities, and long-term optimization cycles Partner with business analysts and data teams to track planning KPIs, assess product value, and recommend enhancements Provide mentoring and guidance to junior product owners or analysts, contributing to a strong digital product management culture Stay abreast of Oracle updates, planning software capabilities, and industry trends to keep Daikin's planning tools innovative and competitive Stay informed on SAP B1 capabilities, third-party solutions, and supply chain technology trends to proactively identify improvement opportunities What's in it for you: The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience) 7+ Years of experience in Supply Chain or Planning roles, with at least 3+ years in a Product Owner or Product Manager role supporting ERP or Planning Systems Deep knowledge of Oracle ERP Planning Modules (ASCP, MRP, S&OP) and experience configuring or optimizing them Hands-on experience with LeanDNA or similar Supply Chain analytics and planning optimization tools Strong understanding of end-to-end planning processes in manufacturing or industrial environments Proficient in Agile frameworks with tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar Proven ability to influence across functions, lead stakeholder engagement, and drive results in complex environments Excellent analytical, facilitation, and communication skills Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position Preferred Qualifications: Experience in engineered-to-order or configure-to-order manufacturing environments Familiarity with demand forecasting, capacity planning, and inventory analytics Oracle Cloud Planning experience strongly preferred Agile Product Owner or SAFe certification is a plus Benefits: Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 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 Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage 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 The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $100,800 to $166,700 +15% bonus in Minnesota. 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