Head of Global Logistics Planning & Fulfillment (m/w/d)

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Role Summary As Director Global Logistics Planning & Fulfillment, you are responsible for the global governance, performance, and continuous development of demand and supply planning processes across the supply chain. The objective of the role is to ensure a high-performing, standardized, and future-oriented planning organization while sustainably optimizing delivery performance, inventory levels, and inventory structures. Leveraging integrated planning systems and advanced AI-driven analytics, you drive transparency and enable data-based decision-making on a global scale. In addition, you hold global accountability for key performance indicators across distribution centers worldwide and serve as the functional authority across regions and business units. Your Challenge: Own the global definition, governance, and continuous enhancement of Logistics Planning & Fulfillment standards across all distribution centers (DCs). Ensure efficient and standardized planning processes within distribution centers, covering both Demand Planning and Supply Planning activities. Drive and continuously improve order fulfillment performance and delivery quality, including accountability for KPI10 and OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance. Hold global responsibility for inventory performance across distribution centers (KPI49), including the development of inventory strategies, target-setting, and optimization initiatives, while proactively managing and resolving stakeholder management (e.g., with PSO owners and stakeholders). Develop, implement, and continuously enhance standardized forecasting models, including advanced AI-driven forecasting solutions to improve planning accuracy and responsiveness. Ensure seamless integration and alignment between forecasting, the SIOP process, and operational execution within distribution centers. Define and implement global inventory management standards, including safety stock policies, lead-time management, and MOQ optimization, in close collaboration with Global OPS MP&L. Lead and further develop global HD&I-related initiatives within the Logistics Planning & Fulfillment function. Ensure effective functional governance, performance transparency, and escalation management across regions and distribution center operations. Maintain globally consistent backorder management practices and reporting standards for both Aftermarket and HD&I businesses. Your Profile: Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience: More than 10 years of professional experience in Supply Chain Planning, Logistics, or Fulfillment. Expertise: Strong expertise in Demand & Supply Planning, SIOP processes, and Distribution Center (DC) operations. Experience with forecasting tools, SAP-based planning systems, and AI-driven analytics and planning solutions. Proven experience in global inventory management and inventory optimization. Experience in leading global teams of subject matter experts. Languages: Fluent in written and spoken English; additional language skills are considered an advantage. Personality: Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders, act as a trusted sparring partner, and balance diverse interests within a global business environment. Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills, combined with high resilience and a solution-oriented mindset aligned with overall business objectives. Proven ability to foster cross-functional collaboration and ensure the consistent implementation of global standards, even without direct reporting authority. High level of intercultural competence and willingness to travel globally up to 50%. Social Benefits: You will work with a high degree of autonomy and decision-making authority. Performance-based compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. 40-hour work week with trust-based working hours, flexible working hours, and 30 days of annual leave. Option for hybrid working if you have children under 12 years of age, the following still applies: 3 days in the office, 2 days of mobile working; otherweise it´s 5 days in Ludwigbsurg Everyone has Talent: Our talent management process supports your professional growth and career development. Company Food Market. Reserved places in a nearby private daycare center (for both children under and over the age of 3). A modern company pension plan to complement your statutory pension insurance. Additional private health insurance (e.g., dental insurance coverage). A wide range of discounts through our Corporate Benefits Portal (e.g., for vacation travel, fashion, insurance, and more). Commuting allowance / subsidy for public transportation tickets. Company bike leasing program (JobRad).