Global Supply Chain Network Planning Lead

EMEA Recruitment; Zug; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EMEA Recruitment has partnered with a Global player in the FMCG industry to recruit a Supply Chain Network Planning Manager. The role focuses on tactical network planning, material and packaging planning across complex multi-site operations, and requires strong stakeholder engagement across regions.

Based in Zug, Switzerland, the position is on-site with occasional international travel. You will develop planning scenarios, optimise material requirements, and drive global planning excellence by

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Supply Chain Planning with knowledge of Material Planning, packaging materials.
• Experience across multiple manufacturing sites in global networks.
• Analytical skills with experience using advanced planning systems to develop scenarios.
• Experience in mature planning environments covering production, material, distribution and inventory planning.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication for senior-level alignment.
• Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness for international teamwork.
• Project management experience; familiarity with planning platforms such as o9 Solutions is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead tactical Supply Chain Network Planning across multiple international regions, managing planning scenarios over an 18-month horizon.
• Analyse production capacity, material requirements, inventory levels, and supply constraints across a complex global manufacturing network.
• Develop and evaluate planning scenarios using advanced planning systems to support supply chain optimisation and key business decisions.
• Collaborate with regional Supply Planning teams and Procurement to align raw materials, primary and secondary packaging requirements, and sourcing strategies.
• Drive global planning excellence by establishing, assessing, and improving planning standards, processes, and capabilities across different regions.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Supply Chain Operations to influence decisions, improve planning maturity, and drive cross-functional alignment.

Skills

Supply Chain Planning

Material Planning

Packaging Materials

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Cross-functional Collaboration

Planning Scenarios

Tools

o9 Solutions

Job description

EMEA Recruitment has partnered with a Global player in the FMCG industry to recruit a Supply Chain Network Planning Manager. The role focuses on tactical network planning, material and packaging planning across complex multi-site operations, and requires strong stakeholder engagement across regions.

Based in Zug, Switzerland, the position is on-site with occasional international travel. You will develop planning scenarios, optimise material requirements, and drive global planning excellence by