Full-Time
European Drop Shipment and Sales & Operations Planning Manager
Emerson Electric
10,001+ employees
Global industrial automation software and devices.
No salary listed
Neukirchen-Vluyn, Germany
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- Experience in supply chain, operations, planning, scheduling, engineering, business operations, or a related environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable plans.
- Experience collaborating across multiple functions and working with internal and external stakeholders.
- Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency using Excel and other analytical tools to support business decision-making.
- Experience with ERP systems and business planning processes.
- Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Ability to build productive relationships and work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Lead and continuously improve the European S&OP process while providing regional insights and analysis to support global planning activities.
- Manage European drop shipment operations, including leadership of team members responsible for drop shipment execution.
- Monitor supply performance and drive improvements in service levels and key supply chain metrics.
- Analyze forecast performance against actual demand and provide recommendations to improve planning effectiveness.
- Support monthly demand reviews and contribute to ongoing forecasting and S&OP activities.
- Evaluate forecast accuracy trends and implement corrective actions to improve business outcomes.
- Partner with purchasing and other stakeholders to address demand and supply imbalances, inventory challenges, and product substitution opportunities
- Support the implementation and adoption of forecasting and analytics tools that enhance planning capabilities.
- Leverage market, quotation, and business data to identify trends and improve demand forecasts.
- Support stocking strategy decisions and help optimize product portfolio performance.
- Drive product change initiatives, including phase-in, phase-out, and lifecycle planning activities to minimize obsolescence risk.
- Prepare analyses, reports, and recommendations that support informed business decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience supporting demand forecasting, demand planning, or S&OP processes.
- Knowledge of manufacturing, industrial products, or valve technologies.
- Experience with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI.
- Familiarity with Oracle, Demantra, or similar planning and ERP platforms.
- Experience leading or supporting change management initiatives.
- Additional language capabilities, including German, are beneficial.
- Experience managing product lifecycle activities, portfolio optimization, or inventory strategy projects.
Emerson provides automation technology for critical industries. It supplies software and intelligent devices that monitor, control, and optimize industrial processes in settings like power plants, chemical facilities, and factories. Its products include sensors, controllers, measurement instruments, and software that work together to automate operations, improve safety, and increase efficiency. Unlike many peers, Emerson has narrowed its focus from a broad conglomerate to a dedicated industrial automation company, combining hardware, software, and services and expanding through targeted acquisitions (such as National Instruments) to deliver end-to-end automation solutions. Its goal is to help modern industries run more reliably and efficiently by providing integrated systems that manage complex processes.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
St. Louis, Missouri
Founded
1890
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q3 FY2026 orders rose 7%, with software and systems leading growth.
- Emerson raised FY2026 EPS to $6.55 and free cash flow to $3.6 billion.
- Backlog reached $8.2 billion, while software ACV hit $1.68 billion in June 2026.
What critics are saying
- Charlottesville closes in 2026, eliminating 139 jobs and signaling portfolio churn.
- Emerson's AI data-center push faces ABB, Schneider Electric, Siemens, and Honeywell competition.
- Elliott's AspenTech fight exposed governance conflict; another squeeze-out battle delays execution.
What makes Emerson Electric unique
- Emerson's DeltaV, Ovation, and AspenTech stack controls plants, scheduling, and AI workflows.
- August 2026 Glue acquisition deepens NI Nigel AI for test-and-measurement validation.
- June 2026 wireless sensors and PLCs tie safety data directly into control systems.
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↑ 0%Emerson has acquired Glue Inc., an innovator in AI-enabled validation and test software. The acquisition strengthens Emerson's Test & Measurement capabilities and accelerates development of NI Nigel AI, the industry's first AI optimised for test and measurement workflows. Glue Studio's technology specialises in AI-centric test generation and planning. The platform will be integrated into Nigel, which is embedded within NI software and trained in test system design, methodologies, and data analysis. This integration will enhance Nigel's ability to connect validation workflows and accelerate the path from design to verified performance. "Glue Studio brings highly complementary capabilities that align closely with Emerson's strategy to lead in software-defined test and measurement," said Ritu Favre, group president of Test & Measurement at Emerson. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Emerson Electric reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results exceeding expectations, driven by broad-based order growth and stronger demand in North America and Asia. CEO Lal Karsanbhai said underlying orders rose 7% whilst underlying sales increased 6%. Growth verticals surged 27%, led by semiconductor growth of 53% and power generation up 37%. Adjusted earnings per share rose 13% year-over-year to $1.71, surpassing guidance. Following the performance, Emerson raised its full-year outlook. The company now expects fiscal 2026 underlying sales growth of 3.5%, adjusted earnings per share of approximately $6.55, and free cash flow of roughly $3.6 billion. Third-quarter free cash flow increased 36% to $1.3 billion. The company's backlog reached $8.2 billion, up 7% year-over-year.
Emerson reported third quarter results for the period ended 30 June 2026, with underlying sales up 6% and net sales rising 7%. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.555 per share, payable on 10 September 2026. Adjusted earnings per share increased 13% in the quarter. Operating cash flow grew 34%, whilst free cash flow rose 36%. Adjusted segment EBITA margin expanded 140 basis points to 28.5%. Underlying orders increased 7%, led by Software & Systems and broad-based growth in North America and Asia. The company raised its full year 2026 guidance, now expecting underlying sales growth of approximately 3.5% and adjusted earnings per share of around $6.55. Emerson plans to return approximately $2.2 billion to shareholders through $1 billion in share repurchases and $1.2 billion in dividends.
Emerson Electric has a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from 26 Wall Street analysts, comprising 15 "Strong Buys," one "Moderate Buy," nine "Holds," and one "Moderate Sell." The automation solutions provider, with a market cap of $83.9 billion, has gained 12.9% year-to-date, outpacing the S&P 500's 9.4% return. However, it has underperformed over the past year, rising just 2.6% compared to the index's 17.7% rally. The company's Q2 2026 results exceeded expectations, with adjusted earnings per share of $1.54 and underlying orders growing 5%. Backlog increased 9% year-over-year to $8.2 billion. Despite reducing full-year sales growth guidance to 4.5% due to Middle East conflict headwinds, Emerson raised its adjusted EPS outlook to $6.45–$6.55. Analysts expect fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS to grow 8.2% to $6.49.
Emerson has launched its DeltaV Automation Platform for Data Centers, targeting AI-scale facilities requiring rapid deployment and reliability. The platform provides unified monitoring and control across thermal, mechanical, and electrical subsystems, replacing fragmented point solutions with integrated architecture. The system aims to accelerate project delivery by decoupling hardware and software, enabling parallel execution whilst standardising equipment-level control. It incorporates embedded AI technologies for real-time insights and lays groundwork for autonomous operations. According to Nathan Pettus, president of Emerson's process systems and solutions business, the platform addresses compressed project timelines driven by AI data centre demand. The portfolio includes DeltaV distributed control systems and programmable logic controllers designed for dynamic load management. Emerson positions the platform as addressing gigawatt-scale facility requirements through repeatable designs and lifecycle optimisation across multiple facilities.