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

Berner Omnichannel Trading Holding SE; Köln; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

JobRad bike leasing

Commuting allowance

Company pension scheme

Training opportunities

Modern workplace

Résumé du poste

BERNER is seeking a Head of S&OP to lead the transformation of our S&OP function and shape its future operating model. The role blends strategic design with hands-on implementation to strengthen demand planning and drive adoption across our country organizations.

You will lead and develop the S&OP team (7 S&OP Managers), define processes, governance, and interfaces, and establish robust demand planning for forecasts, promotions, and new products.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in supply chain, operations, or business administration.
• Experience designing and implementing planning processes in complex, international organizations.
• Proven leadership of international teams and strong stakeholder management.

Responsabilités

• Lead and develop the S&OP team (7 S&OP Managers).
• Define and implement the future operating model, including processes, governance, and interfaces.
• Establish robust demand planning across countries with forecasts, promotions, and new product introductions.
• Drive a consensus demand plan and challenge commercial assumptions.
• Collaborate with country organizations to standardize practices and accountability.
• Strengthen cross-functional planning with Supply, Sales, Marketing and Product teams.
• Establish performance metrics, data analytics, and system capabilities for improvement.

Connaissances

Leadership

Demand Planning

S&OP

Forecasting

Stakeholder Mgmt

Analytical Thinking

Data-driven

Communication

Travel

Formation

University degree in Supply Chain Management

Description du poste

BERNER pushing the limits – for those who dare moreMaking 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 TASKSWe are looking for a Head of S&OP to lead the transformation of our existing S&OP function and shape its future operating model. The role combines strategic design with hands-on implementation: strengthening our demand planning fundamentals, driving adoption across our country organizations, and building the cross-functional planning and decision-making capabilities our business needs.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 assumptionsWork 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 PROFILEUniversity degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration with a focus on Operations or Supply Chain, or a comparable qualificationSeveral 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 advantageProven track record of designing and implementing planning processes and operating models in complex, international organizationsStrong strategic thinking combined with a genuinely hands-on approach and the drive to turn concepts into sustainable day-to-day executionExperience in leading international, geographically dispersed teams and building cohesion, engagement, and performance across locationsStrong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to constructively challenge Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and senior country management, resolve conflicting priorities, and establish accountabilityAnalytical and data-driven mindset, with a solid understanding of forecasting, planning KPIs, and supporting systems and toolsCollaborative, pragmatic, and resilient personality with strong communication skills, fluent English, and willingness to travel regularly to our country organizationsWHY BERNER?Job bike leasing (JobRad)Commuting allowanceWellpass membership & corporate benefitsCompany pension schemeOpportunities for further trainingTechnically modern equipped workplaceCompany restaurant in Künzelsau or meal vouchers in CologneAttractive conditions for our products in the BERNER online shopApply Now – We’re Excited to Meet You!Please submit your application via our online form, including your availability and salary expectations.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.Join our team and shape the future with us!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.