Senior Material Planning Manager (m/f/d) - MRP | Inventory & Material Lifecycle Management

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; GADA Bergkirchen; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 days vacation

Hybrid working model

Company pension

Canteen

Training and development

Casual dress code

Employee events

Job ticket

Free employee parking

Health insurance

Zusammenfassung

REPA Deutschland GmbH is seeking a Senior Material Planning Manager (m/f/d) for MRP, Inventory & Lifecycle Management in Bergkirchen. The role anchors global supply chain planning and drives material availability with strong ERP system know-how.

You will lead cross-functional teams across planning, procurement, and product management, ensuring optimal stock levels and service levels in a fast-growing distribution environment.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in Material Management, Inventory Planning, Demand Planning, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end business processes and planning interactions.

Aufgaben

• Establish and monitor planning system processes to ensure material availability across the network.
• Develop material planning classifications and segmentation models (ABC/XYZ, replenishment clusters).
• Design and optimize MRP strategies to balance availability and working capital.
• Lead multi-site planning, intercompany replenishment, and governance standards.
• Participate in end-to-end Forecast-to-Supply planning and SIOP processes.
• Drive master data requirements and automation opportunities.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Communication

German & English (C1)

Ausbildung

Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

KetteQ

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

AS400

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Material Planning Manager (m/f/d) - MRP | Inventory & Material Lifecycle Management

• Full-time
• Department: Logistics

We areREPA Deutschland GmbH, part of the REPA Group - Europe's leading distributor of spare parts for the catering industry, commercial kitchens, refrigeration technology and more. With over 95,000 items from more than 2,000 manufacturers, we offer the largest range on the market. Our 6 warehouses in Europe, 9 locations and over 1,000 employees guarantee fast and reliable service. Our affiliation withParts Town, the American market leader in high-tech spare parts distribution, gives us even more power. Together we ensure that everything runs smoothly - whether it's a coffee machine, refrigerator or combi-steamer.

Work location: Bergkirchen (relocating to Unterschleißheim at the end of 2027)

As part of REPA's new global Supply Chain organization and the establishment of our Global Fulfillment Center, you will play a key role in shaping and optimizing material planning processes across the entire network. You will combine deep planning expertise with system knowledge to drive material availability, inventory performance, and process excellence throughout the organization.

Material Planning & MRP Management

• Establish and continuously improve planning system monitoring and supplier control processes to ensure material availability across the network.
• Support supplier segmentation and classification activities to enable differentiated MRP strategies.
• Develop and maintain material planning classifications and segmentation models, including ABC/XYZ, ABCD, replenishment clusters, inventory coverage, and Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO).
• Design, implement, and continuously optimize MRP strategies to balance product availability, inventory levels, and working capital targets.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses to evaluate service levels, inventory investments, capital costs, and order processing costs.
• Manage and optimize multi-site material planning processes, including intercompany replenishment and network inventory balancing.
• Act as the central MRP Key User and contribute to the continuous improvement of planning systems, parameters, and governance standards.

Material Lifecycle Management

• Monitor product and supplier lifecycle developments across the REPA Group and define appropriate ERP and MRP strategies to ensure optimal service and inventory performance.
• Perform regular SKU and storage strategy reviews based on regional demand patterns and consumption data, deriving recommendations for local and central stocking concepts.
• Support Product Management, Sales, and Procurement during new product introductions, supplier onboarding activities, and product phase-out processes.
• Define and further develop master data requirements to ensure efficient planning processes, system functionality, and automation opportunities.
• Drive the development and continuous improvement of strategic material management concepts in close collaboration with key stakeholders.

End-to-End Supply Chain Planning

• Support the design and execution of an integrated Forecast-to-Supply planning process and its interfaces to Purchase-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Product Lifecycle Management, and Master Data Management.
• Contribute to the operational SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) process by coordinating cross-functional stakeholders from Sales, Finance, Product Management, Logistics, and Procurement.
• Collaborate closely with operations, materials management, and other business functions to ensure aligned planning decisions and supply chain performance.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and support the implementation of best-practice planning standards across the organization.

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field of study. Alternatively, a commercial or technical apprenticeship combined with relevant professional experience.
• At least 5-7 years of professional experience in Material Management, Inventory Planning, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, or Operational Planning within an international distribution, wholesale, or industrial environment.
• Strong expertise in managing complex material flows in high-volume and dynamic business environments.
• In-depth understanding of end-to-end business processes and the interactions between Sales, Procurement, Master Data Management, Logistics, and Supply Chain Planning.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP and MRP systems and proven experience as a key user in planning environments.
• Experience with SAP, KetteQ, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, AS400, or comparable planning and ERP platforms is highly desirable.
• Practical experience in ERP and MRP implementation projects within international, multi-site warehouse or distribution networks.
• Strong knowledge of product and material lifecycle management processes.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations.
• Highly structured and solution-oriented way of working.
• Ability to independently drive complex topics and influence stakeholders across functions.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to work effectively across all organizational levels.
• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken (minimum C1 level).

In addition to a secure job in an internationally successful, fast-growing and family-friendly group of companies, you can also expect:

• 30 days vacation
• Hybrid working modelwith flexible working hours and flexitime account in a 40-hour week
• Company pension scheme
• Canteenwith subsidized lunch
• Individual training and development opportunities
• Casual dress code
• Regular employee events
• Job ticket
• Free employee parking spaces
• All the traditional benefits like health insurance, paid time away while you re-energize – don’t worry, we’ve got you covered

REPAwelcomes diversity and is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, religion, skin color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Do you have questions? We will be happy to answer them! Please send an e-mail toNadine:[e-mail].