Global Master Planning Leader (m/f/d)

W. L. Gore & Associates; Bayern; Hybrid; EUR 110.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Associate Stock Ownership Plan

Profit-sharing

Zusammenfassung

Gore Fabrics invites a Global Master Planning Leader to drive end-to-end planning for material, capacity and inventory across the business. The role leads a globally distributed Master Planning team, developing scenario-based, financially-informed plans and ensuring alignment with the SIOP process.

The position requires a strong track record in mid- and long-term planning, governance, and cross-functional collaboration within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or relevant supply chain education (APICS CPIM/CSCP)
• 10+ years in Master Planning, Supply Planning, SIOP/IBP or related leadership roles
• Deep expertise in mid- and long-term supply, capacity and inventory planning
• Experience leading globally distributed planning organizations
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without formal authority
• Translate strategy into integrated supply, inventory and capacity plans
• Strong systems thinking and data-driven decision making
• Strong communication and leadership in a global matrix
• Willingness to travel up to 20%
• English language skills mandatory

Aufgaben

• Build and lead a global Master Planning team with a Lean, Gemba, customer-focused mindset
• Foster integrity, collaboration, learning, accountability, and operational excellence in line with Gore principles
• Establish planning standards and governance aligned with Gore Fabrics SIOP model
• Partner with Process/Data CoE, Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement and Plant Leadership
• Own the constrained global supply, capacity and inventory plan across the SIOP horizon
• Lead mid- and long-term capacity planning including Resource Requirements Planning
• Define and govern inventory strategies to optimize service, working capital and resilience
• Collaborate with Sourcing to assess supplier capability and risks
• Work with SIOP Leader and cross-functional teams for integrated decisions
• Set global planning parameters, assumptions, and policies across regions and plants
• Ensure separation between strategic planning and execution while aligning with scheduling
• Reconcile aggregate plans with Master Production Schedules across environments

Kenntnisse

Master Planning

SIOP/S&OP

Supply Planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Travel readiness

Business fluent English

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business

APICS CPIM/CSCP certifications

Masters degree

Tools

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

About The Role

As Global Master Planning Leader (m/f/d) within Gore Fabrics, this leader is accountable for business‑wide aggregate supply chain (Material & Capacity) and inventory planning across respective businesses. The role leads a globally distributed Master Planning team and ensures that mid‑to-long term supply plans are integrated, scenario‑based, financially-informed, and reliable.

About The Role

As Global Master Planning Leader (m/f/d) within Gore Fabrics, this leader is accountable for business‑wide aggregate supply chain (Material & Capacity) and inventory planning across respective businesses. The role leads a globally distributed Master Planning team and ensures that mid‑to-long term supply plans are integrated, scenario‑based, financially-informed, and reliable.

The Global Master Planning Leader (m/f/d) is led by the SIOP (Sales, Inventory, Ops Planning) Leader and is accountable for process adherence of his team and accountable to develop relevant and meaningful input for and output of the Supply Review and for its facilitation.

This position is located as hybrid role in Putzbrunn, Germany.

Responsibilities

• Build, develop, and lead a high‑performing Global Master Planning team with a Lean, Gemba, and customer‑focused mindset
• Foster a culture of integrity, collaboration, continuous learning, accountability, and operational excellence aligned with Gore's guiding principles
• Establish clear priorities, planning standards, and governance aligned with the Gore Fabrics SIOP operating model
• Partner with the Process and Data CoE and Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Plant Leadership to deliver integrated planning outcomes
• Own the constrained global supply, capacity, and inventory plan across the SIOP planning horizon
• Lead mid‑and long‑term capacity planning, including Resource Requirements Planning (RRP), aligned with business strategy and growth plans
• Define and govern inventory strategies, including inventory positioning, safety stock, and decoupling points, to optimize customer service, working capital, and supply resilience
• Partner with Sourcing to assess supplier capability, constraints, and supply risks impacting the global supply plan
• Partner closely with the SIOP Leader, Demand Planning Leader, and SC Operations team to enable integrated, cross‑functional business decisions
• Establish and govern global planning parameters, assumptions, and planning policies across businesses, regions, and plants
• Ensure clear separation between strategic planning and plant execution while maintaining strong alignment with detailed scheduling and operational delivery
• Reconcile aggregate supply plans with Master Production Schedules across Make‑to‑Stock, Assemble‑to‑Order, and Make‑to‑Order environments to proactively identify gaps and risks

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline OR relevant Supply Chain education e.g. APICS certifications (CPIM, CSCP)
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Master Planning, Supply Planning, SIOP/S&OP, Integrated Business Planning, or related supply chain leadership roles within a manufacturing environment
• Deep expertise in mid‑and long‑term supply, capacity, and inventory planning across complex manufacturing operations
• Experience leading or developing globally distributed planning organizations or enterprise‑wide planning initiatives
• Demonstrated experience establishing planning governance, standard planning processes, and scalable planning capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders and drive alignment across Commercial, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supply Chain without formal authority
• Proven ability to translate business strategy into integrated supply, inventory, and capacity plans that balance customer service, lead time competitiveness, working capital, and financial performance
• Strong systems thinking with the ability to simplify complexity, connect strategy to execution, and make data‑driven decisions through scenario planning and financial analysis
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to lead organizational change in a global matrix environment
• Ability to travel up to 20%
• Business fluent language skills in English are mandatory

Desired Qualifications

• Masters degree
• Experience in complex, multi‑product or platform‑based manufacturing environments
• Experience driving planning capability and process maturity
• Advanced scenario planning and financial impact assessment experience
• Strong ERP and supply planning system expertise
• Other European languages are beneficial

What We Offer

Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well‑being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for "profit‑sharing". Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

If you have questions about this opportunity, please contact the Talent Acquisition Specialist, Nicolai Kettler.