Job Description
Role Summary
As the European SIOP Manager, you are responsible for executing and continuously optimizing the regional SIOP process within the Transportation BU. In this role, you ensure reliable demand forecasting, efficient inventory planning, and a balanced utilization of production and supplier capacities, thereby contributing significantly to the financial and operational performance of the European sites. At the same time, you secure targeted parts availability within the distribution centers.
Your key responsibilities include preparing, conducting, and following up on SIOP meetings, driving improvement initiatives, training new process stakeholders, and coordinating planning activities across functions.
Your Challenge:
1. Coordination and continuous further development of the regional SIOP process within the Transportation Europe BU
2. Organization, facilitation, and preparation/follow‑up of regional SIOP meetings
3. Steering of cross‑functional planning activities in close collaboration with Supply Chain, Finance, Purchasing, Operations, and Commercial
4. Ensuring optimal inventory levels in line with service level requirements, working capital targets, and inventory strategies
5. Monitoring and managing production load to maximize capacity utilization and prevent bottlenecks
6. Tactical allocation of production volumes across sites to improve lead times, cost structures, and margins
7. Leading initiatives to enhance SIOP processes, tools, and cross‑functional collaboration
8. Development and delivery of regional training sessions to strengthen SIOP capabilities
9. Monitoring and reporting of key KPIs such as forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, and capacity utilization
Your Profil:
10. Education: Successfully completed university degree in Business Administration, preferably with a focus on Materials Management
11. Professional Experience: Several years of experience in building, managing, and optimizing SIOP processes, ideally within the automotive industry
12. Expertise:Comprehensive knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP modules, with a focus on IBP for S&OPStrong understanding of demand planning, forecasting, and multi‑source replenishment processesVery good skills in the Microsoft Office suite as well as relevant ERP systemsExcellent process knowledge in the areas of demand planning and forecastingKnowledge of M+H products and manufacturing processes is an advantage
13. Language Skills: Fluent in German and English
14. Personality :High level of self‑motivation, strong analytical thinking, and excellent problem‑solving skillsWillingness to stay continuously informed about current market trendsWillingness to travel
Diversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. We select solely based on the best talent. We therefore welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, origin, ethnicity, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Social Benefits:
15. You work with a high degree of autonomy and decision-making freedom
16. Performance-based compensation and comprehensive social benefits
17. Flexible working hours/trust-based working time, plus 30 days of vacation
18. Hybrid working option for employees with children under 12 years: 3 days in Ludwigsburg, 2 days remote; otherwise, 5 days in Ludwigsburg
19. Everyone has Talent: Our talent management process supports your professional development
20. In-house company restaurant
21. Reserved places in a private daycare center nearby (for both under-3 and over-3 children)
22. A modern company pension plan to complement your statutory pension insurance
23. Additional private health insurance (e.g., dental insurance)
24. A wide range of discounts through our Corporate Benefits Portal (e.g., on vacations, fashion, insurance, etc.)
25. Mobility benefits: subsidy for the Germany Ticket, JobRad leasing, and e-charging stations in the free company parking garage with a company charging rate
Are you full of ideas? Are you keen to take on responsibility and really achieve something? Then our doors are open to you. This company lives out its values, gives people the freedom to use their own initiative, and offers many development exciting opportunities and many exciting projects – all of which awaits you here.