Supply Chain Planning Expert (m/f/d)

S4Chain; Bruchsal; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

International culture

Flexible setup

S/4HANA transformation programs

Job summary

S4Chain is a SAP Supply Chain boutique delivering fit for purpose, clean core, and process best practices across global S/4HANA transformations. We are hiring Supply Chain Planning experts who want real ownership, enterprise-grade delivery, and a high-performance boutique environment.

You will shape planning target operating models, translate business requirements into pragmatic planning designs, and drive measurable outcomes across service levels, inventory, and cost while coordinating with

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in enterprise supply chain planning.
• Expertise across MRP, inventory planning, and advanced planning domains (demand, supply, S&OP).
• Ability to design end-to-end integration between planning and execution across functions and value streams.
• Structured delivery mindset with strong moderation and coordination skills.
• English business fluency; German language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning process design and solution architecture across end-to-end planning domains.
• Define best practice planning concepts for demand, supply, S&OP, MPS, MRP, inventory and replenishment, deployment and allocation.
• Design business integration between planning tools and execution systems, including master data governance, planning parameters, and decision logic.
• Drive MRP and inventory planning design, including safety stock, reorder policies, segmentation, and KPI frameworks.
• Orchestrate workshops and align stakeholders through moderation and cross-functional coordination.
• Translate requirements into implementation-ready concepts: scope, interfaces, data flows, and procedures.
• Support delivery quality across blueprint, test readiness, cutover planning, and hypercare with implementation teams.
• Build reusable assets: playbooks, templates, reference architectures, and industry-specific best practices.

Skills

Supply chain planning

MRP

Inventory planning

Demand planning

S&OP

Supply planning

End-to-end integration

Stakeholder management

English fluency

German a plus

Travel flexibility

Tools

SAP IBP

SAP APO

Kinaxis

OMP

Job description

S4Chain is a SAP Supply Chain boutique delivering fit for purpose, clean core, and process best practices across global S/4HANA transformations. We are hiring Supply Chain Planning experts who want real ownership, enterprise-grade delivery, and a high-performance boutique environment.

Your Impact

You shape planning target operating models and solution architectures across industries. You translate business requirements into pragmatic planning designs, ensure tight integration between planning and execution, and drive measurable outcomes across service level, inventory, and cost. You act as a trusted moderator and coordinator across business and IT stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead planning process design and solution architecture across end-to-end planning domains

Define best practice planning concepts for demand, supply, S&OP, MPS, MRP, inventory and replenishment, deployment and allocation

Design business integration between planning tools and execution systems, including master data governance, planning parameters, and decision logic

Drive MRP and inventory planning design, including safety stock, reorder policies, segmentation, and KPI frameworks

Orchestrate workshops and align stakeholders: moderation, decision facilitation, and cross-functional coordination

Translate requirements into implementation-ready concepts: scope, capabilities, interfaces, data flows, and operational procedures

Support delivery quality across blueprint, test readiness, cutover planning, and hypercare, in collaboration with implementation teams

Build reusable assets: playbooks, templates, reference architectures, and industry-specific best practices

What You Bring

Strong experience in supply chain planning, typically 5+ years in enterprise environments

Proven process expertise across MRP, inventory planning, and at least one advanced planning domain such as demand planning, supply planning, S&OP, or deployment

Ability to design end-to-end business integration between planning and execution across functions and value streams

Structured delivery mindset with strong moderation, stakeholder management, and coordination skills

English business fluency, German is a plus

Travel flexibility aligned with project needs

Nice to Have

Experience with planning tools such as SAP IBP, SAP APO, Kinaxis, OMP, or comparable solutions

Planning architecture experience in multi-system landscapes, including data integration, harmonization, and operating model design

Industry exposure across pharma, automotive, chemicals, consumer goods, retail, or discrete manufacturing

Knowledge of KPI design and performance management for planning, including service, forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and adherence metrics

What We Offer

Very competitive remuneration aligned with seniority and accountability

Diverse and international culture with cross-border teams

Flexible setup: permanent, freelance, or hybrid

High-impact S/4HANA transformation programs and strong partner ecosystem

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join our team and work on enterprise-grade S/4HANA transformations