S&OP, efficiency and AI Leader (São Paulo/SP)

Job Description Summary

The S&OP, Operational Excellence & AI Leader drives the S&OP process across Latin America while leading Operational Excellence, Lean, and AI initiatives. This role enables cross-functional alignment, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement to enhance business performance and operational efficiency

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead the deployment, governance, and continuous improvement of the S&OP process across Latin America, ensuring alignment between demand, capacity, operations, portfolio, and financial objectives;

• Facilitate executive planning cycles and cross-functional reviews, driving data-driven decision-making and collaboration across Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Product teams;

• Establish, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying risks, opportunities, and scenario-based action plans to support business strategy and operational performance;

• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across the region, promoting process simplification, waste elimination, productivity gains, and adoption of operational best practices;

• Identify, implement, and scale Artificial Intelligence solutions to enhance operational efficiency, improve project execution, and generate actionable insights through advanced analytics and automation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field;

• Proven experience in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), operations, project management, and continuous improvement initiatives;

• Strong knowledge of Lean methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S) and operational excellence practices;

• Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in planning and business tools such as SAP, P6, Excel, and digital/AI-enabled solutions;

• Fluency in English, with demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional collaboration across a regional environment;

• Intermediate Spanish is a plus.

Diversity:

At GE Vernova, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from women, Black professionals, people with disabilities, LGBTQIAP+ individuals, and professionals of all ages. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, strengthen our teams, and contribute to our collective success.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

- This is a remote position

Originally posted on Himalayas