Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture.
As a global building materials manufacturer with around 43,500 employees in over 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future .
Gebrüder Knauf KG is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision.
Can you say ‘yes’?
* Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?
* Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?
* Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?
* Do you strive for personal and professional growth?
What you'll do
* Own and harmonize Knauf Group’s global demand planning process across divisions, embedding robust governance and data standards
* Leverage your best-practice experience in demand planning to design and implement a state-of-the-art process
* Partner with IT and business stakeholders to design a future-proof digital process and integrate it into the enterprise roadmap
* Translate business needs into clear, testable requirements and user stories; plan and execute SIT/UAT, manage defects, and secure sign-offs
* Lead change by developing training strategies and materials, delivering role-based training, and steering communications and adoption tracking
Who you are
* Qualified with a degree in business administration, business informatics, industrial engineering, supply chain management, or a related field
* Experienced in demand and/or supply planning within complex, multi-division environments, with measurable impact on forecast accuracy and process maturity
* Proficient with Blue Yonder or comparable advanced planning tools (e.g., SAP IBP, Kinaxis, o9), or eager and able to learn new systems quickly
* Capable of requirements engineering and structured testing, including writing user stories and running SIT/UAT through to sign-off
* Fluent in English with a willingness to travel internationally; German language skills are an advantage, and a continuous-learning mindset comes naturally
What we offer you
We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. This includes, among other things:
* Security : Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned company.
* Flexibility : 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, flexitime account with a broad time window for flexible working and weekly home office days.
* Fitness and health : Discounts on various sports and leisure activities (e.g., fitness studio Iphofen, swimming training, soccer, etc.), as well as opportunities for active health promotion through our company doctor and occupational health and safety offers.
* Daily time savings: Ample parking and direct access to public transport from the company premises (train, bus).
* Future planning : Subsidies for capital-forming benefits and offers for company pension schemes.
* Welcome approach : Individual onboarding days, company and team events, subsidized company canteen and our Barista coffee bar.
* Career and professional development : Individual support and promotion for part-time studies, further education and training.
* Benefits and vouchers : Discounts on well-known brands and reduced-price employee purchases.
* E-Bike leasing : Using tax advantages while promoting your own health.
* Relocation support : Assistance with international relocation
Knauf as an employer
Knauf is one of the world's leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, dry construction systems, plasters and accessories, external thermal insulation composite systems, paints, screeds, flooring systems as well as construction equipment and tools. With more than 300 production sites and sales organizations in over 90 countries, the Knauf Group is undoubtedly one of the big players on the world market.
The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion and so forth.
Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.