About this role
<p>Do you want to make a difference by working with purpose? At <strong>Orbia Building & Infrastructure (Wavin)</strong>, we advance life around the world by building sustainable, resilient environments.</p> <p>We take responsibility for each other and our company, stay bold in driving innovation, and value diverse perspectives, skills, and talents. We actively support our employees in developing their potential and becoming the best version of themselves. Together, as one team, we grow and deliver on our purpose every day.</p> <p>You’ll join an <strong>international, high-performing team</strong>, contribute to impactful global initiatives, and benefit from a <strong>competitive compensation and benefits package</strong>.</p><p><strong>The role</strong></p> <p>Based in <strong>Mexico City</strong>, we are hiring a Director Global BOE&S – Business Planning Excellence (f/m/d)<strong> </strong>to elevate how we <strong>plan, decide, and deliver across our global operations</strong>.</p> <p>This is a <strong>high-impact, transformation role</strong> with <strong>global scope</strong>, requiring close collaboration across regions and leadership teams. You will initially lead a <strong>team of 6–8</strong>, with the expectation to grow the team as impact and scope expand.</p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li><strong>Hybrid working model</strong></li> <li><strong>~30% international travel required</strong></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>What you’ll do</strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>Set the direction for our <strong>global Business Operations Excellence agenda</strong> (S&OP/IBP, portfolio & product data governance, and OTIF), translating priorities into measurable business results</li> <li>Establish a <strong>robust operating cadence</strong>: clarify ownership, data standards, decision rights, and escalation paths to enable faster, data-driven decisions</li> <li>Lead the <strong>end-to-end S&OP/IBP transformation</strong>, embedding best practices, building capability, and driving maturity improvements across regions</li> <li>Drive <strong>portfolio segmentation and complexity reduction</strong>, building strong business cases that improve service, cost, working capital, and operational stability</li> <li>Improve <strong>OTIF performance</strong> by addressing root causes and performance drivers</li> <li>Lead and develop a <strong>high-impact team</strong>, while influencing senior stakeholders across a global matrix organization</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>What you’ll bring</strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>Degree in <strong>Engineering, Supply Chain, Business</strong>, or similar (Master’s preferred)</li> <li><strong>15+ years’ experience</strong> driving global operations or supply chain performance, ideally in S&OP/IBP and Operational Excellence roles</li> <li>Proven track record of delivering <strong>sustainable, measurable transformation results</strong></li> <li>Strong <strong>governance mindset and systems thinking</strong>: able to design scalable, practical ways of working that teams adopt</li> <li>Experience linking <strong>portfolio and lifecycle decisions</strong> to planning and financial outcomes</li> <li>Ability to lead through <strong>influence in a matrix organization</strong>, combined with strong executive communication skills</li> <li><strong>Data-driven, KPI-focused mindset</strong></li> <li><strong>Fluent in English</strong> (Spanish is a strong plus)</li> <li>Comfortable working across <strong>cultures, time zones, and global stakeholders</strong></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>What we offer</strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>The opportunity to lead <strong>enterprise-wide transformation</strong> from Mexico City, with impact across global operations</li> <li><strong>Ownership and visibility at leadership level</strong>, including exposure to senior stakeholders</li> <li>A dynamic, purpose-driven environment where you can shape how we operate as a business</li> <li><strong>Competitive compensation and benefits</strong>, with strong development opportunities</li> </ul> <p> </p><p><strong>About Orbia Building & Infrastructure (Wavin)</strong></p> <p>Orbia Building & Infrastructure (Wavin) is a global leader in solutions for the building and infrastructure industry. With over 60 years of innovation, we improve access to water, sanitation, and climate-resilient urban living.</p> <p>We employ <strong>11,000+ people globally</strong>, with a strong manufacturing and commercial presence across <strong>80+ countries</strong>, working closely with cities and industry partners to future-proof communities, buildings, and homes.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Recruitment agencies are kindly requested not to respond to this vacancy. Unsolicited applications from third parties will not be considered.</strong></p>