Supply Network Planner, AMP-E Supply Network Planner, AMP-E Zug, ZG, CH, 6300 Jul 1, 2025

The Senior Network Planner is responsible for designing, optimizing, and future-proofing the company’s supply chain network, focusing on manufacturing and logistics. This role emphasizes long-term planning with strong links to mid-term strategies and scenario management to ensure resilience, cost-efficiency, and agility. By leveraging data analytics, forecasting models, and simulation tools, the Senior Network Planner drives strategic decisions to align the network footprint with evolving business needs, market trends, and sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities :

Supply Chain Network Design & Optimization

• Develop and refine end-to-end supply chain network strategies to support mid- and long-term growth and operational efficiency.
• Optimize manufacturing footprint, warehouse locations, and distribution centers for cost-effective and agile operations.
• Utilize data analytics and modeling tools to simulate network scenarios and recommend improvements.
• Assess production and distribution locations to ensure resilience, risk mitigation, and sustainability goals.
• Support scenario planning to evaluate impacts of market fluctuations, demand shifts, geopolitical risks, and disruptions.
• Develop 'what-if' simulations for sourcing, capacity, and transportation changes.
• Align mid-term planning with financial forecasting, inventory strategies, and capital investments.
• Collaborate with finance and operations to ensure scenario recommendations support cost and service objectives.

Capacity Planning & Forecasting

• Analyze production capacities and logistics constraints to plan future network needs.
• Forecast manufacturing and distribution capacity requirements to prevent bottlenecks and maintain agility.
• Work with sales and operations to align strategies with business goals.
• Lead network impact assessments and develop recommendations for new capabilities, transfers, and changes.
• Design efficient logistics networks to enhance transport efficiency, reduce costs, and lower CO2 footprint.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs through optimized sourcing, production, and distribution.
• Balance cost reduction with high service levels and resilience.
• Drive inventory optimization initiatives to reduce working capital while maintaining availability.

Technology & Process Improvement

• Leverage digital tools, AI, and automation for better visibility and decision-making.
• Implement network design software, route optimization, and analytics tools.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
• Develop digital tools and processes for network assessment, including sustainable governance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with procurement, operations, finance, and logistics to ensure strategy alignment.
• Support sustainability initiatives by optimizing operations for lower emissions and waste.
• Present network plans to senior leadership.
• Provide leadership and mentorship in network assessment techniques and processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or related.
• 10+ years in supply chain network planning, manufacturing footprint analysis, logistics optimization.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in modeling tools.
• Proficiency in scenario planning and simulation.
• Experience with data analytics tools (Excel, SQL, Power BI, Python).
• Understanding of global supply chain dynamics, trade regulations, and risk management.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in manufacturing and logistics planning.
• Knowledge of sustainability initiatives in supply chain.
• Six Sigma or Lean certification is a plus.

What we offer :

You can expect a competitive compensation and benefits package, tailored per role, including teamwork, social activities, development opportunities, etc. We promote equal opportunities. Diversity enriches our company and provides an advantage.

About Ardagh Metal Packaging

Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) supplies sustainable, recyclable metal beverage cans globally. Part of Ardagh Group, AMP operates 23 facilities with over 6,000 employees and revenues of $4.8 billion in 2023.

AMP is 76% owned by Ardagh Group and listed on the NYSE under AMBP.

About Ardagh Group

A global supplier of recyclable metal and glass packaging, with over 20,000 employees and revenues exceeding $9 billion. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and Africa, producing over 60 billion containers annually. Our packaging materials are permanent, recyclable, and environmentally friendly.

Our core values are Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork, and Excellence. We offer exciting opportunities for talented individuals eager to make an impact. Join us and enjoy the journey!

Location: Supply • Zug, ZG, CH