Head of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) (f/m/d)

Berner Omnichannel Trading Holding SE; Garnberg; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job bike leasing

Commuting allowance

Wellpass membership & corporate events

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for further training

Modern equipped workplace

Company restaurant in Künzelsau orMeal

Job summary

Berner Omnichannel Trading Holding SE is seeking an experienced S&OP Manager to lead and develop the S&OP team while driving transformation across the function. You will assess the current setup, define a future operating model, and establish robust demand planning across multiple countries.

Responsibilities include driving a data-driven consensus plan, collaborating with country organizations, and strengthening alignment with Supply Planning to deliver sustainable improvements through

Qualifications

• University degree in Supply Chain/related field
• Several years of experience in Demand Planning or S&OP with leadership
• Proven track record implementing planning processes in international orgs
• Strong stakeholder management and data-driven mindset

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the S&OP team to ensure reliable execution and drive transformation
• Assess current setup and define future operating model including processes and governance
• Establish robust demand planning across countries covering forecasts, promotions, and product changes
• Drive a data-driven consensus demand plan and challenge commercial assumptions
• Collaborate with country organizations to implement common standards and clear ownership
• Strengthen collaboration with Supply Planning and shape a fit-for-purpose S&OP approach
• Establish meaningful performance management and build data, analytics, and system capabilities

Skills

S&OP leadership

Demand planning

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Analytics

Team leadership

Education

University degree in Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

BERNER pushing the limits – for those who dare more Making a choice about your career and your employer is a choice about your future - a future where you will invest your passion and a large portion of your time, energy, and capacity.

YOUR TASKS

• Lead and develop the S&OP team (7 S&OP Manager), ensuring reliable execution while driving the transformation of the function.
• Assess the current setup and define and implement the future operating model, including processes, responsibilities, governance, and interfaces.
• Establish robust demand planning processes across our countries, covering forecasts, promotions, new product introductions, phase-outs, and other key demand drivers.
• Drive a fact-based consensus demand plan and constructively challenge commercial assumptions
• Work directly with the country organizations to implement common standards, strengthen capabilities, and establish clear ownership and accountability.
• Strengthen collaboration with Supply Planning and shape a fit-for-purpose S&OP approach that translates relevant gaps into scenarios, actions, and management decisions.
• Establish meaningful performance management and shape the required data, analytics, and system capabilities to ensure sustainable improvement.

YOUR PROFILE

• University degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration with a focus on Operations or Supply Chain, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of relevant experience in Demand Planning, S&OP, or Supply Chain Planning, including proven leadership responsibility; experience in an international wholesale, retail, distribution, or omnichannel environment is an advantage
• Proven track record of designing and implementing planning processes and operating models in complex, international organizations
• Strong strategic thinking combined with a genuinely hands-on approach and the drive to turn concepts into sustainable day-to-day execution
• Experience in leading international, geographically dispersed teams and building cohesion, engagement, and performance across locations
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to constructively challenge Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and senior country management, resolve conflicting priorities, and establish accountability
• Analytical and data-driven mindset, with a solid understanding of forecasting, planning KPIs, and supporting systems and tools
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and resilient personality with strong communication skills, fluent English, and willingness to travel regularly to our country organizations

WHY BERNER?

• Job bike leasing (JobRad)
• Commuting allowance
• Wellpass membership & corporate benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for further training
• Technically modern equipped workplace
• Company restaurant in Künzelsau or meal vouchers in Cologne
• Attractive conditions for our products in the BERNER online shop

Join our team and shape the future with us!

The BERNER Group is a European trading company serving professionals in the mobility, construction, and industrial sectors. We are the leading B2B specialist and an innovative manufacturer of chemical products. Our purpose is: “We are pushing the limits of the possible for the shapers of a better tomorrow.” With our strong brands - BERNER, BTI by BERNER, and CCS - we empower our customers to keep their businesses running successfully.

The BERNER Group as employer, dare to differentiate ourselves and provide every employee the opportunity to and enable them to dare to be more. Together, we push our own limits and contribute to shape a better tomorrow.