Head of Global Supply Chain Planning & Execution (m/f/d)

Merz Therapeutics; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

WellPass

Deutschland-Ticket

Corporate Benefits

JobBike

Hybrid work model

Company restaurant

Zusammenfassung

Merz Therapeutics seeks a Head of Global Supply Chain Planning & Execution to orchestrate integrated, end-to-end planning across a fully outsourced manufacturing network. You will balance demand, supply, inventory and cost, and drive cross-functional alignment across CMOs and external partners.

The role demands leadership in S&OP/IBP, strong stakeholder management, and hands-on optimization of supply chain processes. Fluent English is required; a multi-language background is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics or a related field.
• APICS, CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
• Several years of leadership experience in supply chain planning.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences or chemical & nutrition environments.
• Strong expertise in S&OP, IBP and end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Experience with SAP, planning solutions and reporting tools.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and decision-making skills.
• Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Lead all planning processes (S&OP, IBP) to drive cross-functional alignment.
• Align demand forecasts, supply plans and business objectives.
• Manage end-to-end supply planning across global CMOs.
• Ensure reliable product supply through proactive risk and inventory management.
• Drive short-term supply chain execution and issue resolution.
• Build strong partnerships with CMOs and external partners.
• Lead and develop a global planning organization.
• Advance planning systems, analytics and digital transformation initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Stakeholder management

Communication

Decision-making

Leadership

Ausbildung

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics or related field

APICS CPIM CSCP certification

Tools

SAP

Planning tools

Reporting tools

Jobbeschreibung

YOUR CONTRIBUTION

Become part of our Operations team and grow with new challenges in a global pharmaceutical supply chain environment. As Head of Global Supply Chain Planning & Execution (m/f/d), you will be responsible for integrated, end-to-end planning across a fully outsourced manufacturing network, ensuring reliable product supply to patients by balancing demand, supply, inventory and cost across global external partners. This will include the following activities:

• Leading all relevant planning processes, including S&OP and IBP, to drive cross-functional alignment and business performance
• Aligning demand forecasts, supply plans and business objectives
• Managing end-to-end supply planning across global Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs)
• Ensuring reliable product supply through proactive risk and inventory management
• Driving short-term supply chain execution and issue resolution
• Building strong partnerships with CMOs and external supply chain partners
• Leading and developing a global planning organization
• Advancing planning systems, analytics and digital transformation initiatives

YOUR PROFILE

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics or a related field
• APICS, CPIM or CSCP certification preferred
• Several years of leadership experience in supply chain planning
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences or chemical & nutrition environments
• Strong expertise in S&OP, IBP and end-to-end supply chain processes
• Experience with SAP, planning solutions and reporting tools
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and decision-making skills
• Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage

YOUR BENEFITS

• Individual career development in a purposeful job: you improve the quality of life of our patients!
• Global family business with flat hierarchies and an open, respectful corporate culture
• Hybrid work model that allows a good work-life balance
• Attractive location with good transport links, modern workplaces and a company restaurant
• Attractive remuneration with extensive social benefits
• Variety of employer-subsidized benefits such as WellPass, Deutschland-Ticket, Corporate Benefits and JobBike

Find out more about our benefits here.

ABOUT US

Welcome to Merz Therapeutics, a global leader in specialty neurology, delivering innovative treatments that help people with movement disorders, neurodegenerative conditions, liver disease, and other serious health challenges regain their quality of life.

We are proud to be a family-owned company with over 117 years of heritage. Our therapies reach patients in more than 80 countries, driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to growth.

Our goal is to address urgent, unmet medical needs—investing in research, expanding our portfolio, and empowering people to live better lives.

Join our international Merz Therapeutics family and help us achieve our mission:

"BETTER OUTCOMES FOR MORE PATIENTS"