Program Manager, Regionalization Strategy & Business Case Development
The Program Manager will lead the development of comprehensive business cases supporting the regionalization of electrical products and supply chains. This role will evaluate and recommend supply chain localization and regionalization opportunities by assessing upstream supplier networks, manufacturing footprint options, distribution strategies, inventory positioning, logistics flows, and ERP impacts.
The individual will work across global and regional stakeholders to develop data-driven recommendations that support cost optimization, tariff mitigation, resilience, lead-time reduction, customer service improvement, and risk reduction while maintaining alignment with enterprise systems and processes.
Scope of Work:
1. Regionalization Assessment & Strategy Development
Assess current end-to-end supply chain footprint for targeted product families.
Evaluate supplier localization and regional sourcing opportunities.
Analyze manufacturing and assembly footprint alternatives.
Assess regional distribution, warehousing, and customer delivery implications.
Identify supply chain risks, dependencies, and mitigation opportunities.
Develop regionalization scenarios and strategic recommendations.
2. Business Case Development
Develop robust financial and operational business cases including:
CAPEX and OPEX analysis
Total landed cost comparisons
Working capital impact
Inventory implications
Logistics cost analysis
Tariff and duty optimization opportunities
Cost-to-serve analysis
Manufacturing cost modeling
Service level impacts
Supply chain resilience benefits
Return on investment (ROI)
Net Present Value (NPV)
Payback analysis
3. ERP and Systems Integration Assessment
Evaluate ERP impacts associated with regionalization initiatives.
Identify master data requirements and governance implications.
Assess changes to:
o Material masters
o Bills of Material (BOMs)
o Routing structures
o Source lists
o Planning parameters
o Distribution networks
Coordinate with ERP, planning, procurement, logistics, and manufacturing teams.
Ensure business case assumptions incorporate system implementation costs and requirements.
4. Cross-Functional Program Leadership
Lead coordination across:
Supply Chain
Procurement
Manufacturing
Logistics
Industrialization
Finance
Product Management
Commercial teams
ERP/IT organizations
Regional Operations
Global Category Management
Facilitate alignment and decision-making with global and regional leadership teams.
5. Executive Communication & Decision Support
Develop executive-level presentations and recommendations.
Prepare steering committee materials.
Present findings and alternatives to senior leadership.
Drive decision-making through data-based scenario analysis
Establish program governance and reporting mechanisms.
Key Deliverables
Phase 1: Current State Assessment
Supply chain footprint mapping
Supplier network assessment
Manufacturing network assessment
ERP landscape evaluation
Risk and dependency analysis
Phase 2: Future State Scenario Development
Regionalization strategy options
Cost-benefit analysis
Supply chain network scenarios
Capacity requirements assessment
ERP impact assessment
Phase 3: Business Case
Integrated financial model
Executive business case package
Sensitivity analysis
Risk assessment
Implementation roadmap
Phase 4: Executive Recommendation
Leadership presentation
Recommended scenario and rationale
Investment requirements
Implementation plan
Benefits realization framework
Required Qualifications
Experience
10+ years of supply chain, operations, industrialization, or strategic program management experience.
Proven experience building complex business cases and executive-level recommendations.
Experience leading multinational, cross-functional programs.
Demonstrated success in supply chain transformation and localization/regionalization initiatives.
Experience working within electrical equipment, industrial manufacturing, electronics, power distribution, or related industries.
Functional Expertise
Strong understanding of:
End-to-end supply chain management
Strategic sourcing and procurement
Manufacturing operations
Distribution and logistics
Inventory optimization
Supply chain finance
Network design and modeling
Regionalization/localization strategies
Trade compliance and tariffs
ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, etc.)
Project Management
Strong program management capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
Experience with steering committees and executive governance.
Excellent stakeholder management skills.
Analytical Skills
Advanced financial modeling.
Business case development.
Scenario planning.
Cost modeling.
Data analytics and decision support.
Leadership & Communication
Ability to influence without authority.
Strong executive presentation skills.
Experience working across different cultures and geographies.
Excellent facilitation and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
Success Metrics
Business cases completed on schedule and approved by leadership.
Validated financial benefits identified.
ERP impacts fully assessed and incorporated.
Cross-functional stakeholder alignment achieved.
Executive decisions enabled through high-quality analysis.
Regionalization opportunities prioritized and roadmap approved
