Supply Chain Planning Manager (Consulting)

Job description

About the Role Miebach Consulting is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Manager to strengthen our North American Planning practice. This role is focused on helping clients improve and transform their end-to-end planning capabilities across supply planning, MRP, inventory optimization, and S&OP/IBP processes. As a Planning Manager, you will lead high-impact consulting engagements, collaborate with client leadership teams, and help organizations improve service levels, inventory performance, operational agility, and decision-making through advanced planning processes and digital planning solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong supply chain planning expertise with consulting, analytics, and stakeholder management capabilities. Key Responsibilities Supply Planning & Transformation Lead and execute supply chain planning transformation projects across industries including manufacturing, retail, consumer goods, industrial products, and life sciences. Design and optimize planning processes including: Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Supply Planning Inventory Planning & Optimization Production Planning Replenishment Planning Capacity Planning S&OP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Scenario & contingency planning Assess current-state planning maturity and develop actionable improvement roadmaps. Improve planning parameters including safety stock strategies, lead times, lot sizing, inventory policies, and planning master data governance. Support clients in stabilizing planning outputs and improving alignment across procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and commercial functions. Analyze operational and planning data to identify inefficiencies, variability, constraints, and improvement opportunities. APS & Digital Planning Solutions Support implementation and optimization of APS and digital planning platforms such as: Kinaxis RapidResponse, Blue Yonder, o9 Solutions, OMP, Anaplan. Translate business requirements into functional planning solutions and system designs. Collaborate with digital and technical teams to support solution deployment, testing, and adoption. Develop KPI dashboards, reporting structures, and planning analytics to support data-driven decision-making. Client Leadership & Advisory Serve as a trusted advisor to client planning, operations, and supply chain leadership teams. Facilitate workshops, executive presentations, and stakeholder alignment sessions. Lead project workstreams, manage deliverables, and ensure projects are completed on time and within scope. Develop data-driven recommendations and communicate findings clearly to both operational and executive audiences. Support business development activities including proposals, client presentations, and opportunity identification. Team Development & Collaboration Mentor consultants and analysts on planning methodologies, analytical approaches, and supply chain best practices. Contribute to internal capability building, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and thought leadership development. Collaborate across Miebach’s Strategy, Engineering, and Digital teams to deliver integrated client solutions. Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field. 6+ years of experience in: Supply Planning MRP / Production Planning Inventory Planning S&OP / IBP Supply Chain Consulting APS implementation or optimization Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain planning processes and operating models. Experience leading cross-functional initiatives or consulting projects. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience working with large and complex datasets. Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Willingness to travel based on client and project requirements. Preferred Consulting experience within supply chain, operations, or transformation environments. Experience with ERP and APS planning systems. APICS / ASCM certifications such as CPIM or CSCP. Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python, or planning analytics tools. MBA or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field. Why Join Miebach? Work on projects that move beyond strategy into execution and operational transformation Flexible work arrangements & hybrid/remote options Competitive compensation + performance-based bonuses Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision) 401(k) contributions & financial wellness programs Career development programs & international training opportunities Exposure to leading global supply chain transformation projects Flexible PTO, generous parental leave, and paid holidays Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and people-focused culture At Miebach, you will work alongside experienced supply chain professionals on complex and meaningful projects that shape how companies operate worldwide. About Miebach Miebach is one of the leading Supply Chain consultancies across the globe and the one partner in everything Supply Chain. We unite all capabilities across the Supply Chain – We are Engineers, Strategists, and Digital Experts. Founded in 1973 in Frankfurt/Main, Miebach Consulting has been transforming, optimizing, and unleashing Supply Chains for over 50 years now.