Drive the Change! Join Us as Head of Supply Chain Planning (m/f/d). We are open to hire in Frankfurt, Knapsack, and Gersthofen.
Responsibilities
* Demand Forecasting: Developing and overseeing the process of forecasting demand for the company's products.
* Inventory Management: Strategizing and implementing inventory management practices to maintain optimal inventory levels, minimizing excess inventory while ensuring sufficient stock for customer demand and production.
* Production Planning: Collaborating with production teams to develop production plans aligned with demand forecasts and inventory targets, including scheduling, supplier coordination, and efficiency optimization.
* Supply Planning: Managing procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials, negotiating contracts, and mitigating supply chain risks.
* Distribution Planning: Optimizing the distribution network to minimize costs and lead times, ensuring timely delivery, selecting transportation modes, and managing warehouse locations.
* Performance Monitoring: Tracking KPIs like forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and on-time delivery, analyzing data to improve processes.
* Cross-functional Collaboration: Working with sales, marketing, finance, and operations to align supply chain efforts with business goals.
* Continuous Improvement: Seeking opportunities to enhance processes, reduce costs, and adopt new technologies and best practices.
* Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks such as supplier disruptions and geopolitical issues through contingency planning and diversification.
* Leadership and Team Management: Leading and developing the supply chain team, setting goals, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations, business administration, engineering, or related fields.
* MBA or Master's in supply chain management is beneficial.
* 10+ years of experience in a global environment.
* 5+ years in leadership roles.
* Proficiency in SAP.
* Experience leading the S&OP process.
* Experience building planning systems and teams.
* Ability to manage cross-functional change initiatives.
* Strong leadership skills.
* Proactive, resourceful, and goal-oriented.
Beneficial but not essential
* CSCP, CPIM, CPSM certifications.
* Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.
* Change Management experience.
Our Offer
* A diverse, multinational work environment where your contributions matter.
* Impactful projects influencing the company, customers, and sustainability.
* Attractive, performance-based compensation with modern benefits.
Your Contact
Wencke Leyens-Wiedau
Talent Acquisition Manager EMEA
Phone: 069/305-80667
Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company committed to sustainability and innovation, guided by our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet." We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace where all employees feel respected and supported. Join us to help create solutions that benefit both society and the environment.
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