Supply Chain Strategist (m/f/d)

Job description

Do you think beyond individual sites and instead focus on global value streams? Are you passionate about actively managing production networks and ensuring that capacities, demand, and delivery performance are optimally aligned across countries? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to take on a key role within an internationally operating industrial company. As global production sites become increasingly interconnected, planning activities will be managed more centrally in the future. This is where you come in. You will create transparency, stability, and efficient collaboration across multiple sites and countries. Tasks As a Supply Chain Strategist , you will play a central role in cross site production planning, ensuring that capacities, demand, and delivery schedules are optimally aligned across the international production network. Network Planning: Take ownership of end-to-end planning for selected value streams across multiple production sites and countries. Capacity Management: Plan and align capacities, demand, and delivery schedules to ensure efficient utilization of production facilities. Supply Planning: Develop reliable monthly supply plans by balancing forecasts, inventory levels, and available production capacity. Cross Functional Coordination: Work closely with international logistics and production teams to ensure stable product availability and high service levels. S&OE Management: Prepare and support S&OE planning meetings through KPI analysis and by validating and updating production plans. Process Optimization: Continuously improve planning processes, governance parameters, and planning tools such as SAP IBP. Data Management: Analyze inventory levels and maintain as well as optimize relevant master data in planning and ERP systems. Decision Support: Provide a solid foundation for decision-making for cross-functional teams and management. Change Management: Support ongoing transformation initiatives and actively contribute to the international development of the production network. Requirements Completed vocational training or a university degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Production Management, or a related field. Around 10 years (or more) of professional experience in network planning, production planning, or supply chain planning. Experience in internationally connected production environments . Confident handling of SAP and strong understanding of planning, scheduling, and production processes. Fluent in English; German is considered a plus. Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage complex global interdependencies and maintain oversight in fast-changing environments. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset, with enthusiasm for working with international teams and stakeholders. Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 10 to 20% ). Benefits Flexible Working: flexible hours and the option to work from home 1–2 days per week. Compensation: Attractive salary starting at €90,000 gross per year (with the potential for higher compensation depending on experience and qualifications), plus bonus and additional employer benefits such as severance arrangements and insurance support. Housing & Quality of Life: Access to company housing or support with finding accommodation. Mobility & Additional Benefits: Company parking, discounts on regional offers, and incentives for sustainable mobility. Stability & Environment: A responsible leadership role within an internationally successful and financially stable company. Room for Impact: Significant influence on decision-making processes and challenging responsibilities with a high level of ownership. Work Environment: Modern infrastructure, well equipped social and break areas, and a collaborative company culture built on mutual respect. Health & Retirement: Company doctor, health programs, preventive care initiatives, and support with insurance and retirement planning. Development Opportunities: Individual training budget, internal training programs, and further education opportunities such as language courses. Onboarding: Structured onboarding and supportive integration programs. Team & Culture: Regular team events, shared activities, and a strong sense of collaboration in everyday work. Does the role of Supply Chain Strategist sound like an exciting opportunity? Send us your CV, and we will share more details about the company and the position in a short 10-minute introductory call.