Business Planning Manager

At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management.  With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive.  We recognize that our people are our greatest asset.  We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next.  It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

The Business Planning Manager is responsible for facilitating the business planning process across the business unit and driving process alignment to the Business Unit strategic priorities. The position will be accountable for the end-to-end Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, which includes demand review, supply review, executive review, along with any other adjacent process steps (e.g., financial reconciliation). The Business Planning Manager will ensure consistent use of data & processes across the business unit and work to continuously improve the accuracy and quality of inputs and outputs with each IBP cycle. The S&P Lead will also be responsible for working with functional and overall business leaders across all products and markets to drive change management and accountability toward the best possible planning outcomes for the business unit. 

In parallel, the Business Planning Manager will own the improvement agenda for Leviton’s Responsive Manufacturing Process (RMP) and manage projects associated with the roll out of Wave 1, 2 and beyond. This cross-functional role will be responsible for engaging and influencing stakeholders across Supply Chain, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, and business unit leadership to deliver on the RMP vision.

• Work with Product Management to adjust long‑term forecast volumes to optimize manufacturing and operations capacity.
• Identify and implement improvements within the Rapid Response Manufacturing (RRM) process.
• Collaborate with manufacturing operations and planning to identify production bottlenecks and recommend actions for both planned and unplanned supply-chain changes.
• Design Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure plants meet customer demand within promised lead times.
• Plan and support the RRM process with stakeholders across the Commercial & Industrial business unit, supply chain, and factory contacts.
• Lead two monthly presentations to executive and cross‑functional teams on demand planning activities.
• Transform sales pipeline data and field intelligence into demand signals.
• Participate in supply planning meetings and report key takeaways.
• Summarize industry reports to inform executive perspectives.
• 10% domestic and international travel to Mexico.

• Four years of post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or in business planning or supply chain management role.
• Bilingual English and Spanish required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and Smartsheet, or equivalent. 

• Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or closely related.

• Up to 20% 

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off

For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits

Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544.

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